Family travel has a funny way of exposing every weakness in a household budget. One month it’s school shoes, the next it’s a boiler repair, and suddenly the “new-to-us car fund” turns into a “keep everything running” fund. Still, a reliable car matters when weekend trips, grandparents’ visits, and rainy-day errands stack up. The key…
Years ago we made cardboard crowns to celebrate Epiphany or Three King’s Day on January 6. This was one of our favourite crafts as it was something little hands could do and enjoy. We thought it would be fun to recreate for our miniature mice this year. Maileg Three Kings Crowns craft Cardboard tubes Gold…
Back in London for a third Christmas season, A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story is now playing at Alexandra Palace Theatre until 4 January 2026. This is one of the key GSCE English Literature texts so I booked tickets for us to go (a bit of revision during the Christmas holidays!). A Christmas Carol A…
We love a light trail at this time of the year. It can be difficult to find an activity both the teens want to do. They are both into their photography and a light trail can be fun for everyone, especially if the dog is allowed to come too. Headstone Manor Museum Christmas Light Trail…
Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the little or big things that made me smile in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. Five Happy Things {Week 51/2025}…
Britain has long been a home for families whose cultural, linguistic and emotional identities span more than one country. Children raised in multicultural environments often adapt quickly, building strong relationships at school and in their communities while also absorbing the traditions and values passed on at home. For many parents, these early years raise an…
How long to wear a belly band after a C-section is one of the questions that practically any recovering mother will raise at some point, as she tries to combine the needs of a newborn child with healing and comfort. The right postpartum support can assist you to move with greater confidence after abdominal surgery,…
With a couple of weeks before Christmas Day, there is still time to make your own gifts this year. We’ve always enjoyed adding a personal touch to our gift giving, and this year is no different! Our tastes have changed over time. Originally, the kids made or featured in a lot of our Christmas and…
‘Tis the season to make miniatures! We’ve been making miniatures for our Christmas mice. I think they’ve taken over from our Christmas elves, they definitely seem to have more accessories and props. Maileg Mouse Postbox DIY Our little Christmas mice needed a postbox for Christmas mail. A few years ago we made mini envelopes from…