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    Leasing a Tesla Model 3: Green Driving for Family Lifestyles

    September 10, 2024 - By 

    The automotive market has witnessed a significant shift towards sustainable and environmentally friendly vehicles in recent years, with electric vehicles (EVs) leading the charge. Among the many options available, the Tesla Model 3 stands out as a popular choice for families seeking an eco-friendly driving experience without compromising on style or performance. As the demand for electric vehicles grows, more families are considering leasing as a viable option to transition to this new era of transportation. The Appeal of Leasing So, what’s the appeal? Well, leasing a Tesla Model 3 offers numerous benefits, particularly for families who wish to embrace…

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    Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 516}

    September 8, 2024 - By 

    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 things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 516} The kids went back to school which I think they were happy about. It’s good to feel that we are back in a routine although the endless messages in Whatsapp groups has been driving me mad. I was happy to get back to my weekly yoga…

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    The Board House Crewkerne

    September 5, 2024 - By 

    Continuing our attempt to visit as many board game cafes and play new games we recently visited The Board House in Crewkerne. Although we have quite a collection of board games at home, we also enjoy trying new ones. Board game cafes are a great place to try new games out. We booked in advance as we knew half term would be busy. On our table was handy booklet featuring some suggestions of games for families. We own Ticket to Ride and Carcassonne so thought we would try Santorini. Santorini is a strategy-based board game where you use different shaped…

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    The Importance of Internet Safety for Children

    September 4, 2024 - By 

    The Internet is great for kids—they can research school projects, talk to teachers and friends, and play games. But it can also be risky, with inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and online predators. Predators may pose as kids, trying to get personal information like addresses or phone numbers. Parents should know what their kids are doing online, who they’re talking to, and what they’re sharing. Have open conversations, use protective tools, and monitor their online activities to keep them safe. Basic Internet Risks for Children Cyberbullying Cyberbullying is a significant issue with the rise of social media and messaging apps. Encourage children…

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    Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 515}

    September 2, 2024 - By 

    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 things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 515} Daughter had 3 days of art lessons last week and had a lovely time creating different pieces of art using pencil, charcoal and watercolours. She also finished a huge piece of crystal art she had been working on over the summer holidays. We’ve framed her crystal…

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    {Giveaway} How To Survive a Horror Movie

    September 1, 2024 - By 

    We are so ready to celebrate Halloween by watching our favourite scary movies. With a tween and a teen we watch a lot of horror movies, which is why we were intrigued by the sound of How To Survive a Horror Movie by Scarlett Dunmore. How To Survive a Horror Movie Horror movie enthusiast Charley is determined to keep a low profile when she’s enrolled at a girls’ boarding school on a remote island. That is, until someone starts killing off her senior class! From elaborate scare tactics to severed heads in fridges, Charley has found herself at the centre…

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    What I made in August 2024

    August 31, 2024 - By 

    August felt like such a busy month with the kids on their school summer holidays. We were away a lot but I packed my Liberty Tumbling Blocks which was the perfect size for whipping out when I had five minutes. I made up a lot of blocks and have stitched them into strips to add to the bottom. I love watching it come together. During our family trip to Normandy we were able to go and view the Bayeux Tapestry which had been on my bucket list for ages. Although it was busy we were able to get close to…

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    Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 514}

    August 26, 2024 - By 

    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 things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 514} Over the weekend we made a trip to Haynes Motor Museum. We’ve been a few times but the kids always love seeing the different cars on display and they usually have some fun extra activities during the school holidays. This visit there was a special trail…

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    AD Do You Really Know Your Family? {game review}

    August 24, 2024 - By 

    How have you been keeping the kids busy over the summer holidays? It seems that term ended a long time ago and we still have a week or two left before the kids return to school. We’ve had lots of days out, played board games, read books, gone geocaching and more. We were recently sent a copy of Do You Really Know Your Family? from to review. It’s a fun card game which has been great for bringing out over the last few weeks. Do You Really Know Your Family? is the perfect family board game. It contains 200 challenge…