Category: FAMILY

Summer Memories

September 1, 2023

Summer Days. I spent the month mostly unplugged from this space and all social media. Not offline as I still had to work. But taking a step back from the online world. Focusing on being present and spending time with my kiddos. With Lola home from Uni for the summer, we had a full house....

FAMILY

Making the Move with Kids: Tips for a Family-Friendly Relocation to San Diego

May 4, 2023

San Diego is a beautiful city that offers plenty of opportunities for families. With a mild climate, beautiful beaches, and a wealth of family-friendly activities, it’s no surprise that San Diego is a popular destination for families. If you’re planning a move to San Diego with your family, you’re not alone. Many families have made...

FAMILY

Christmas, birthdays and the inbetween

December 29, 2022

I love this week between Christmas and New Year. When the days all blur into one, real life is suspended, we get up late and go to bed late and seem to do nothing other than eat and watch movies. Christmas was good. The run up was hectic… but then the kiddos were all home,...

BLOG, EVERYDAY LIFE, FAMILY

A pre-Christmas life update

December 16, 2022

9 days to go. I haven’t been on here to just write for so long, life seems a bit all over the place right now. I thought I should pop in and catch up before the year is over! This year hasn’t been what I expected or hoped for. I’ve been struggling with feeling low...

FAMILY

Welcome to the family little chucks!

November 4, 2022

Almost 10 years after we first got chickens {and 7 years since we said goodbye to them} – we’ve got chickens again!! I am SO excited – I’ve been wanting chickens again for ages. We rehomed our chickens when we moved into this house, as they used to have the run of the ‘woods’ at...

~, ADVICE, FAMILY

A ‘Do Nothing Day’

October 13, 2022

How often do you allow yourself to do nothing? When you’re ill? Or just worn out? Or do you push yourself to keep going? I’ve always been terrible at doing nothing. I think part of it is anxiety – that constant need to be busy so that I don’t have to listen to it. Even...

FAMILY, HOMESCHOOLING

Watching them fly the nest

September 26, 2022

We spend the formative years of our children lives encouraging them to be independent, teaching them to be strong, self-reliant, dream big and set goals…. The downside to this is that one day, they grow wings and fly away. Last week, we packed up our car with endless boxes and bags, and I drove my...

FAMILY

Playway Tricks To Improve The Motor Skills Of Your Little One

July 30, 2022

As your toddler reaches the school-going age, skill development should be on top of your mind. Gross and fine motor skills are the most crucial for the little ones. They enable the child to practice and perfect coordination of large body movements and small movements of hands and fingers. Although these skills sound simple, teaching...