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    From Kitchen to Coffee Corner: Designing a Home Barista Setup

    June 4, 2026 - By 

    The manner in which you enjoy your coffee tends to grow along with you: from brewing it black straight in a cup to ultimately getting around to buying your very first bean-to-cup coffee machine… Wherever you are in your coffee journey, a dedicated home coffee corner is a great way to make your daily cup of joe that much more enjoyable. Great news coming ahead: your very own home barista setup doesn’t have to take up a lot of space or cost you a fortune! If you’re ready to take the next step in your quest for the perfect home-brewed…

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    How to Study GCSE Chemistry Online with Live Teacher-Led Lessons

    June 3, 2026 - By 

    Studying GCSE Chemistry outside a traditional classroom has become a realistic option for many UK families. Online provision has grown considerably, and with it the range of delivery models on offer, from self-paced video courses to fully timetabled, live teacher-led lessons that mirror the structure of a school day. For a subject like Chemistry, where topic sequencing, practical understanding, and exam technique all need to build on one another, the delivery model matters as much as the content itself. Queen’s Online School is a live-taught online school for primary through Sixth Form, part of Cambridge Online Education Group and approved…

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    A Simple Guide to Letting Go of Old Phones (and Making Money Back)

    June 2, 2026 - By 

    There’s something oddly comforting about a tidy home—especially when the drawers finally close properly, the surfaces are clear, and you’re not constantly tripping over “things to sort out later.” But there’s one area many of us forget to tackle: old tech. You know the one. That drawer full of chargers, cracked screens, and phones you’ve promised yourself you’ll deal with “one day.” The good news? That forgotten tech isn’t just clutter—it can actually be turned into cash or given a new life. Why Old Phones Deserve a Second Look We tend to think of old phones as useless once they’ve…

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    The Weekly Edit

    The Weekly Edit {Week 22/2026}

    June 1, 2026 - By 

    Starting my week with the Weekly Edit is a ritual I’ve kept for years. It’s my favourite Monday morning anchor—a chance to slow down, celebrate the ‘small wins,’ and gather the smiles from the week behind us. Part reflection and part record-keeping, it’s my way of documenting our family’s adventures before the next chapter begins. The Weekly Edit {Week 22/2026} I enjoyed a few days away with the youngest teen on the Isle of Wight. The weather was hot and sunny and we enjoyed some lovely meals out including lunch at The Garlic Farm, and lunch at Quarr Abbey –…

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    The Monthly Thread

    The Monthly Thread: May’s outdoor art & new camera

    May 30, 2026 - By 

    I love the start of a new year. Each month I love to write a round up of what I’ve been making and my analogue hobbies. This helps me to see what I’ve made, and holds me accountable for projects half started or bought. This year I’m calling my series The Monthly Thread. May’s post is all about outdoor art & a new camera. The Monthly Thread: May’s outdoor art & new camera Baking My teen made the most amazing Pretzel Rice Krispie Cakes, the recipe was from a supermarket magazine. These tasted so good, we will definitely be encouraging…

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    European City Breaks That Kids Actually Enjoy

    May 26, 2026 - By 

    Source: Pexels European cities have quickly become one of the most popular playgrounds for family travel. In fact, research shows that Europe earns billions of dollars for overnight trips across the continent. Therefore, Europe is one of the best places to take your kids for vacation. That’s more so during city breaks. Read on to learn how you can make your European tour actually fun for kids. Getting the Whole Family Connected the Moment You Land When travelling with kids, you need to know that constant navigation is essential. That’s because you’ll need to find the nearest park, locate family-friendly…

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    The Weekly Edit {Week 21/2026}

    May 25, 2026 - By 

    Starting my week with the Weekly Edit is a ritual I’ve kept for years. It’s my favourite Monday morning anchor—a chance to slow down, celebrate the ‘small wins,’ and gather the smiles from the week behind us. Part reflection and part record-keeping, it’s my way of documenting our family’s adventures before the next chapter begins. The Weekly Edit {Week 21/2026} We started the week with yet another school trip. My daughter went to Silverstone Museum for a STEM day with some of her classsmates. Last week I told you how we started to strip the wallpaper in our living room. We…

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    The Lost Château by Dinah Jefferies {book review}

    May 19, 2026 - By 

    I’ve been enjoying reading a lot recently. Perhaps it’s the cooler weather, or just that I’ve found some great books, but it feels like I’m reading a lot. Actually I’ve read 8 out of my 24 target for the Goodreads 2026 Reading Challenge, which I’m pretty pleased with. I’m not sure how I discovered Dinah Jefferies, but I usually enjoy her historical novels a lot. Her latest novel is The Lost Château and is published next month. The Lost Château by Dinah Jefferies A secret lies behind every door… The Dordogne, 1936 Amid tangled gardens and crumbling walls, Chateau Rousseau…

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    The Weekly Edit {Week 20/2026}

    May 18, 2026 - By 

    Starting my week with the Weekly Edit is a ritual I’ve kept for years. It’s my favourite Monday morning anchor—a chance to slow down, celebrate the ‘small wins,’ and gather the smiles from the week behind us. Part reflection and part record-keeping, it’s my way of documenting our family’s adventures before the next chapter begins. I seem to have skipped a week so here’s what we’ve been up to for the past fortnight. The Weekly Edit {Week 20/2026} We’ve been re-arranging the downstairs of our house for a good few weeks now. We’ve shifted all of the furniture around and started…