I'm not quite sure how it's December already, it only feels like 5 minutes ago that we were preparing for last Christmas! I hope you've all had a fantastic 2018, it's been a very different year for us and one that, this time last year, I never dreamed would be possible. If you are regular followers of my blog you'll know that at the beginning of this year I ... Read More
Quality Family Time with Headbanz
One of the things I enjoyed most about growing up were the times when everyone would get together and we would play family games. Being the youngest of 4 by some margin, my siblings had all left home by the time I was 6 so it was always very special when everyone came home for Christmas and the board games would come out. My children are very similar and we love to sit down ... Read More
Safe bike riding with Winglights
One of my earliest memories is riding my little blue and white bike round and round the farm where I grew up playing chase with my friends. My bike had been fished out of the ditch and fixed up for me to ride, we didn't have money for fancy new bikes! However, when I was 8 and started at a new school a few miles away it was decided that my Mum and I would cycle to school ... Read More
Going it alone!
Hi! So I've decided to go it alone. I think I might be a little bit insane, but I have reached a crossroads in my life where it's time for change. Change is not something I'm too fond of so this should be interesting! The title of this page will explain a little about my new venture and I will share more as time goes on but, right now, I wanted to share my thoughts and ... Read More
Preparing your teen for the big wide world with NCS
Not long ago I wrote about the huge responsibility I felt parenting a teenager. When we first have children we rarely think beyond the first few years and when they suddenly become these lanky teenagers you can feel more than a little underprepared! To be honest I think we've done a pretty good job when it comes to raising Archie to be a well mannered and well behaved boy. ... Read More