Each year, my kids get to choose their party theme. So far, this has resulted in much more interesting and quirky ideas than I could have thought of. Usually I hit Google with the themes they've chosen, and a variety of supermum blogs come up trumps and give me the ideas I need. But this year, Mr … [Read more...] about PETER RABBIT THEMED 5TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
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5 WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED IN SCHOOL
Prior to having my kids, I was a teacher. I longed to help my children succeed in school, but realised that much of this came down to parental input. Now I'm a parent, I get to put some of my ideas into practice. And the best part? I get to share them with you! Here are my very best tips to help … [Read more...] about 5 WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED IN SCHOOL
FAIRY-THEMED 3RD BIRTHDAY PARTY
When both Missy and her best friend independently asked us mums for a fairy party to celebrate their 3rd birthdays, a joint bash seemed obvious. Born just eight days apart, I wasn't sure how two fairy parties on consecutive weekends would go down...and, perhaps slightly too … [Read more...] about FAIRY-THEMED 3RD BIRTHDAY PARTY
MEMOIRS OF A PRESCHOOL MAMA (OR LETTER TO A NEW MAMA)
Tomorrow, the boy in my belly in this photo starts school. I'm not anxious for him - he'll be fine. It's me who has to adapt. You see - my baby boy, who was born approximately five minutes ago, is starting school. He's got a uniform and everything. He'll be learning important, grown-up things - and … [Read more...] about MEMOIRS OF A PRESCHOOL MAMA (OR LETTER TO A NEW MAMA)
WHY I’M SENDING MY CHILD TO A SCHOOL IN SPECIAL MEASURES
It was never meant to be the case. The kids and I often walked past the fag-smoking, obscenity-shrieking parents at drop-off or pick-up time, but I knew we'd not be living here when the time came to make a Decision. As a teacher, the school did provoke my curiosity - but there was no point wasting … [Read more...] about WHY I’M SENDING MY CHILD TO A SCHOOL IN SPECIAL MEASURES
LEADING A CHURCH TODDLER GROUP
For the last year, I've had the joy of leading a toddler group at our church along with two friends. Knowing that others may be wondering how to run or set up a similar group, I offer these few thoughts from my own experience - not because we've got it right, but so that you might learn from what's … [Read more...] about LEADING A CHURCH TODDLER GROUP
DAVID AND GOLIATH – A SONG FOR PRESCHOOLERS
If you've been reading this blog for a while, you'll be well aware of my slightly disturbing obsession with writing simple Bible songs for my kids. Many kids' worship songs are too long and wordy for small children (of preschool age) to sing and/or understand. And I often find that when my kids are … [Read more...] about DAVID AND GOLIATH – A SONG FOR PRESCHOOLERS
HOW TO PLAN A ROBOT PARTY FOR £30
A few weeks ago, I challenged myself to spend no more than £30 on my daughter's 2nd birthday party - a dollies' tea-party. We recently held a robot-themed party for Mister's 4th birthday and, again, I wanted to see if I could do it for less than £30. (A small aside: what a cool theme for a … [Read more...] about HOW TO PLAN A ROBOT PARTY FOR £30
HOW TO PLAN A DOLL-THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR £30
It’s all Kate’s fault. My friend Kate, mum extraordinaire, just happened to drop into conversation one day that she sets each of her oldest three kids a £30 budget for their birthday parties. £30??!! She makes them a cake outside this budget, but everything else (food, entertainment, decorations) … [Read more...] about HOW TO PLAN A DOLL-THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR £30