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…
A Simple Guide to Letting Go of Old Phones (and Making Money Back)
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…
The Weekly Edit {Week 22/2026}
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 Monthly Thread: May’s outdoor art & new camera
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…
European City Breaks That Kids Actually Enjoy
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…
The Weekly Edit {Week 21/2026}
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…
The Lost Château by Dinah Jefferies {book review}
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…
The Weekly Edit {Week 20/2026}
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…
How to Make Simple Beaded Charm Bracelets at Home: A Beginner’s Guide for Family Craft Afternoons
It was the second day of half-term and the rainy-day list had already collapsed. We had done the puzzle, watched the film, lost two pieces of the puzzle, and the youngest was eyeing the biscuit tin with a worrying look in her eye. I needed a craft, but not another colouring book. Something where she…









