Another week where the kids were at school for just a few days, thanks to Bank Holiday and the in lieu day for the Jubilee. Eliza is getting ready for her SATs next week and is getting a little worked up about the maths tests. We cannot wait for it to all be over now. Here is our week: Sunday 1st May All plans for a nice Bank Holiday walk were scuppered by the wet weather Monday 2nd May We headed back to the New Forest today to pick up two very tired and slightly damp children. These New Forest ponies had been keeping them company all weekend and apparently followed them when they were on the ..read more

Did you know that the average age for girls to start having periods is 12 and is getting earlier compared to previous generations. Eliza is 11 and in Year 6 and already a couple of her peers have started their periods, so it has naturally come up in conversation at home. I have to admit, that I didn’t relish having ‘the talk’ with her, but it’s important that girls know what happens during puberty before it happens. I found that the “What’s Happening To Me?” book from Usborne was a really good start as it is a sensitive, but informative guide to puberty for girls, which tackles everything from ..read more

Over the years, there has been so much talk about alternative power sources. The main issue in this discussion has been the need to generate sustainable energy sources that do not burden the planet. This led to the reliance on solar energy as one of the most suitable renewable power sources. As proof of this dependence, the UK has recorded a significant increase in solar power consumption. From 2014 to 2019, the nation’s solar capacity skyrocketed from 5,488.6 to 13,259 MW. Below are some more surprising facts about solar energy. You don’t need excessive sunshine to generate solar energy Yes ..read more

Preparing your child for university creates a very long checklist of things that need to get done. The stressful part is that you must not miss a single item on the list or else the process can get messy. There are certain things you can start thinking about now to make filling out applications easier. Here is what to keep in mind.  Activities Being active and being a part of clubs and sports makes a university application stand out. If it’s not too late, encourage and enroll your child in activities. The longer a child is in an activity the better. Over time, they will begin to develop n ..read more

In a study from 2019, it was estimated that almost 6.6 million passenger cars were involved in some form of a road accident. This large and scary number is enough to compel you to get auto insurance. Car accidents are very common, and what’s more common in all of them is they are expensive. There’s no denying that car insurance rates are very high, and add that to the sky-high gas prices, working from home will easily help you save thousands of dollars each year.  But did you know that the already high insurance rates can go higher if you are involved in any type of car accident? (which c ..read more

Life is stressful, and dealing with money worries can add extra stress to your daily life and become a significant cause for concern. Unfortunately, many people experience money worries at some point, which can have a considerable impact on many areas of their lives. In an ideal world, everything would be reasonably priced, and even average wages would cover the cost of living essentials, plus a few luxuries along the way. However, with the cost of living currently on the rise, many families feel under financial pressure and are concerned about how they will make ends meet. Taking control of y ..read more

Anime is all the rage with the kids at school at the moment, with many of them even dressing up as their favourite characters for World Book Day. We were invited to review Bandai’s Dragon Ball Limit Breaker figures. Dragon Ball is a Japanese anime television series which tells the tale of a young warrior by the name of Son Goku, a young peculiar boy with a tail who embarks on a quest to become stronger and learns of the Dragon Balls. When all 7 are gathered, they can grant any wish of choice. Isaac and Sebby are massive fans of Dragon Ball and loves these figures. They say that the anime figu ..read more

When you have limited time, and you want to get the most from that time, it makes sense to start looking at ways that you can improve your output. It is important to remember that productivity isn’t just about what is produced at the end; it can just as easily be reading the most amount of text, taking your inbox, or learning.  Focus time is one of the key things that we can do to see an increase in our productivity and is something that we need to learn to prioritise. From those who are launching a start-up to those who have to manage an entire family’s daily lives and schedules – focus ..read more

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