Autumn half term as the weather can go either way so plans have to go either way. This half term was a wet one with the odd burst of sunshine. Here we are between torrential rain and torrential rain on a 4km hike in Hengistbury Head. Sunshine and sunny cloud, as we sat back […]
Our family breakfasts have changed over the years but here are few favourites: Bagels with bacon Bagels with peanut butter and jam (strawberry) One son prefers chunky peanut butter, the other smooth. Both prefer strawberry jam. Fish fingers with ketchup (sometimes in a sandwich) I think fish fingers grilled are best. However my boys prefer
Games in campsites The tent is up. The children are still full of energy and all you want to do is collapse. Below are a few ideas to entertain and exhaust them. First is a list of ‘Remembers’ without which some games will not happen. 1 Rope 2. Football 3. Tightrope equipment 4 Rounders bat
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Night and Day My internal clock sends me to sleep around 10.30 but my husband is a night owl, and likes to work in the small hours. It takes it toll. Cracking the get to bed early routine needs discipline. The sleep experts all recommend at least 7, but best 8 hours a
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You’ve agreed to look after young children. Godparent? Aunt? Cousin? Neighbour? Topping up student coffers? ‘Win-win’ you use the house in an idyllic location in exchange for child care? One way or another you find yourself with small people with small experience of said small people. Panic not, well maybe a little. House-Keeping Remember children
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If we have a ‘big day’ we know it is best to plan in advance. And so with outings for children. On a boat we have a ‘grab bag’ with all the essentials should you need to abandon ‘ship’. It is left intact, no sneaking of batteries or plasters or water. I know at the
Keeping it “Reel” Planning ways to stop a day unravelling. Read More »
First things, last. Without wanting to dictate ‘military tactics one of the ‘tricks’ is to start at the end of the day and work backwards towards ‘ish-timates’. Story and bed 7pm Supper at 6.30pm, Bath time 6pm, Work backwards to leaving. 1 hour journey 5 pm 4 hours at the castle/event 1- 5 1 hour
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You had anticipated going for a walk …. but the country track looks like this… So, here are some ideas starting with tent making. Do you have a cupboard for sheets and blankets? Out they come along with the pegs from the laundry basket. Indoor tent making – blankets, sheets, pegs. Indoor fishing with magnetic
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There are ‘wet play days’ when no matter high your hopes and frustrations it is going to rain all day. Join others looking for rainy day shelter and entertainment If you are fast you might get into your local “Soft Play” area. Perhaps they are old enough for: bowling swimming pool trampoline climbing. That is
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Pizza Pizzas are entertaining and a gives you a jump on supper.Each child can make their own. Aprons or tea towels wrapped around, and off we go. Roll out the pizza dough, (either made or from an un-frozen package). (If you are short on rolling pins, then a glass bottle will do, as long as
Cooking – Pizza. Cupcakes. Biscuits. Marble Cake. Read More »