Travel with kids

How to make the move abroad for work easier for children?

It’s exciting when you land the job of your dreams abroad or the company posts you to work in another country. The money and perks are attractive, but the move may not be that easy for you and the kids. Children may resist the idea and even hate you, momentarily, if you force them but how you communicate to them determines their reaction to the new move. Understandably, they have built a social…
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Activities

Christmas show online: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by the Creation Theatre

2020 has been a devastating year for the arts and theatre productions. But talent is out there and lots of small local theatrical groups have made an effort to still create amazing shows in extraordinary and challenging spaces. I want to shout out to the Creation Theatre who seem to be leaders in innovative digital theatre. They have put together their own futuristic version of The Wonderful…
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Books

Story connections between Peppa Pig, Winnie the Pooh, Pixar's Soul & Beatrice and the London Bus

00What do Peppa Pig, Winnie the Pooh, Pixar’s Soul & Beatrice and the London Bus have in common? Well, a lot actually. In 2015 I came across a fun, witty, humorous inspiring children’s book series set in London titled Beatrice and the London Bus (Volume one, two and three) written by Francesca Lombardo and published by Daily Fairy Tales, a little London-based…
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Activities

Christmas show review: The Snow Queen - An Online, Storytelling Adventure

There are many activities to get the kids busy with over the Christmas holidays.The Snow Queen: An Online, Storytelling Adventure, adapted and directed by Natasha Rickman, presented by the Iris Theatre has plenty of interactions for the families with very young children (for ages 4+) and runs until 26 December. It is recommended for a very young audience. As a parent of a teenager I could…
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Parenting Skills

Green Living: Brits to spend £2.5 billion replacing household goods that could be saved this Christmas

I love a new initiative run by Oust, the descaling solution, called ‘We Can Save It’ to help Brits save money this winter following the pandemic. This follows new research revealing that Brits are expected to spend £2.5 billion scrapping and replacing household goods over the festive period*, as retail sales drive Brits into consumption. 29% of Brits said products being replaced could be…
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Travel with kids

2021 Family Travel Guide

2020 has been a rough year all around, and the travel industry is no exception to that. Many travel businesses have gone into administration, while tourist destinations such as Bali are struggling to cope without holiday-makers’ revenue. The coronavirus pandemic forced many people to cancel their much-anticipated holidays, and while this was disappointing for all of us, lots of us are…
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Pregnancy & Birth

Nursing Bra review

The one challenge that I remember when my son was a baby was the breastfeeding and the constant ‘boob in, boob out’ in public. I still have clearly in mind how delicate my breasts were while breastfeeding. I did it for 20 months so it was quite draining and the bra problem was initially serious. Before finding a decent bra from Mothercare (the business has gone bust since), I had to…
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Schooling

How to prepare for online college

3030Attending an online college doesn’t offer the same experience as a traditional college. It’s very important to weigh the benefits of each option before you make your final decision. There are many advantages to online college degree programs; however, you should know as much as possible to make sure you get the best education possible. There are several advantages when it comes to…
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Shopping Guides

Best gifts for new mums

When someone you love has just has had a baby, it can be really tough to know what to buy as a congratulatory gift.Most expectant parents will have done a huge amount of shopping and will appear to have everything they need already. However, that shopping will probably have mostly been focused on the baby! Getting a few gifts for new mums will show that you really care, and will be highly…
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Product reviews

Christmas Gift ideas: The coolest Kitchen Gadgets

2020 is the year that has seen us spending more time in the kitchen. Whether you have a baking fan or a foodie family member or a friend who can’t get enough of quirky novelty kitchen gadgets, this guide is the perfect place to find the coolest culinary tools that are sure to cook up a storm. Photo byCharlotte MayfromPexels Powerful 120W brushless motor by…
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