The teen and I have been enjoying making miniatures for our Maileg mice. We display our Maileg gingerbread house at Christmas but it seems to be staying out this year. So far we have decorated for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and even St David’s Day. Making miniatures for Maileg mice Our Maileg collection has grown…
The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep as We Head Into Spring — and How to Choose the Right Duvet for the Season As the days begin to lengthen and the first signs of spring emerge, many people feel a renewed sense of energy and optimism. Yet, seasonal transitions can also disrupt our sleep patterns…
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…
I love to bake and was delighted to receive a copy of the National Trust Book of Biscuits by Linda Collister to review. As a fan of National Trust tearooms, I thought the book would be a great addition to our collection of baking books. The National Trust Book of Biscuits This tempting collection of…
Modern gift shopping for children often feels predictable. Shelves are lined with brightly packaged plastic items that promise excitement and deliver it briefly. Screens compete from every direction. After a few days, many of those gifts sit unused. At the same time, there is a growing awareness among parents that what children lack is not…
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…
The planning involved with taking a family vacation involves coordinating many different aspects including your flights, accommodations, school schedules and travel documents. Most parents book their trips well in advance to accommodate family vacations and to get the best rates. If you experience a flight cancellation, all of those plans you made, can quickly turn…
Mental Health Awareness Is Reshaping Modern Society For a long time, the way we talked about our minds was very different from how we talked about our bodies. If you broke an arm, everyone offered to help, but if you felt a deep sense of sadness or worry, the rule was often to keep it…
I love historical fiction and recently received a copy of the latest book by Caroline Cauchi, Daughter of the Titanic which is published this month. I’ve previously read Mrs Van Gogh, which I loved, so thought I would enjoy another book about a remarkable woman, Helen Melville Russell Cooke. Daughter of the Titanic by Caroline…