Building Empathy in Kids Through Everyday Acts of Generosity

Disclosure – this is a collaborative post. Generosity is one of those values you can’t just tell kids about — they have to see it, feel it, and practice it in real life. When children…

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Elf Arrival Ideas on December 1st – with Elf on the Shelf | AD

It’s almost that time isn’t it? Elf on the Shelf! The Elf’s arrival on December 1st can be just as exciting as Christmas morning sometimes for kids. Usually my kids have forgotten he may be…

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I Hated Elf on the Shelf BUT I Changed my Mind

Elf on the Shelf. I mean where did it even come from? I can’t actually even remember if it was a thing before I had my eldest but when I look back, it has actually…

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My Daughter’s 7th Birthday with Moonpig | AD

I knew my daughter’s 7th birthday was going to be different this year, still fun with birthday cards but a little different. Luckily we have been out of full lockdown for a little while now…

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Dye a Barbie’s Hair with Paint Sticks – Easy Fun for Kids

My eldest drives me mental with her dolls. Barbies, LOL dolls, any dolls! Firstly they are all naked. I really don’t get why kids strip their dolls? Apparently I did it and my kids have…

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Happy 7th Birthday to my Darling Eldest Daughter!

I can’t believe I’m penning another post for you. Another year has gone by! You will be 7 years old and what a year we have had. I don’t think any of us expected for…

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When Do You Talk to Your Kids About Periods?

It’s always one of the things parents dread when having kids. Talking about the birds and the bees, talking about puberty and planning to talk to your kids about periods. Thing is we have to…

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