Welcome to another week here at ‘Homeschool HQ’ – an endless juggling act that leaves both Paul and I completely exhausted by the end of the day, but it’s worth it to keep our little ones happy, healthy, entertained, and educated. Though, I’m slightly concerned that our recycling bins may overflow with bottles at the rate that my stress levels are rising – thankfully the kids are calm, cool, and collected which is the main thing. Today we’ve been busy counting cubes, investigating past tense, stripping petals from flowers, breaking microscopes, researching bird flu, investigating forces, carrying out video-conference staff meetings, changing dressings following my medical procedure earlier this week, and being sure to keep on top of the chores whilst ensuring that we are all fed and watered.…
Welcome to this week’s #MySundaySnapshot post, which is part of a snap-sharing-blog-linky series that you are very welcome to join. Click here for further information and guidelines upon this linky should you wish to take part. As I mentioned in last week’s post, due to ‘living in lockdown’ I haven’t really had the chance to get all that many photos and so have chosen to use this opportunity to share a few of the super snapshots which have been taken by my family and friends. Whilst scrolling through my Facebook feed, I saw this stunning shot which was taken by my good friend Kate.…
Though we’ve had the odd flurry of the white stuff, in comparison to many other places around the UK we’ve not seen all that much snow as of yet this year. Earlier this week, the kids wrapped up warm for a winter’s walk, and despite scaring their Dad silly by slipping on the ice, both J & E rather enjoyed their escape from our ‘four wall fortress’. Though I’d love to see some more snow this year, I’m well aware that the moment it does ‘dump it down’ that the kids will want to be out with their sledges and given that our nearest hill is at the local park, it doesn’t really seem a very sensible place to go to right now… I was so hoping that this year would be better than the last but so far things just seem even harder and though I’m trying my best to keep smiling, it really isn’t easy.…
Getting a new pet is a big commitment especially when it is a dog so knowing what you need and how you can make sure it grows up healthy and well trained. A dog requires more looking after than most pets, with cats you can just leave them to get on with life and you need to feed them and they keep to themselves, with dogs they tend to need more love and cuddles to feel welcomed and happy, they also will require exercise and taking out when they require the toilet, so there is more needed to be done with a dog than other pets.…
I don’t know if it’s just me but heck, this lockdown seems so much harder than the last! Don’t get me wrong, I’m far happier staying safe at home and keeping the kids busy but it’s so dark, dreary, and dismal at this time of year that it makes everything feel so much more of a trudge. Thankfully the kids have been fabulously flexible and have both been really busy working their little socks off, bless them. We spend morning to late afternoon each weekday occupied with homeschool activities and so often it’s dark by the time we’re done, which frustrates me a little as it leaves little opportunity for time outside.…
Welcome to this week’s #MySundaySnapshot post, which is part of a snap-sharing-blog-linky series that you are very welcome to join. Click here for further information and guidelines upon this linky should you wish to take part. Given that I’ve spent the past seven days stuck in our four-wall-fortress living in the luxury of a lockdown, I’ve not really had the chance to snap any shots other than those which I’ve taken during our ‘happy homeschooling’ sessions. I have therefore outsourced the featured photos for the next few weeks, thus will be sharing some of the amazing shots taken by my family and friends which I’ve found whilst flicking through Facebook (as you do whilst stuck inside).…
If you are coming into 2021 feeling a little blue, you aren’t alone. Although most of us are glad that 2020 is behind us, 2021 presents a whole new set of challenges which act as a continuation of 2020’s difficulties. While the new year is usually a time for feeling refreshed, optimistic and rejuvenated for the year ahead, many of us don’t feel that way this year. While there isn’t much we can do about the state of the world other than take care of ourselves and those around us, there are ways to give ourselves the pick-me-up we deserve. If you are looking to spruce up your living space to improve your mood and give yourself a project, here are some interior design ideas for 2021!…
Happy New Year and welcome to 2021 – it’s a new year and a new start or maybe not… As you will have read/ seen/ heard on the news last night, we are now in a third national lockdown and for the kids, it’s back to homeschool for a second time. This year things are a little different however as I’m currently coordinating both primary and secondary education for two children, whilst my husband and I are also trying to work on our own roles, all of which is taking place under one roof with a whole heap of tech and, thankfully a decent internet connection!…
The last year has seen us changing the way that we do just about everything. Suddenly, our work and learning are all taking place remotely, and they’re not the only things. Online shopping has also shot into the mainstream. On the surface, this online shift can seem like a positive for safety, and it’s certainly preferable to a trip outside right now. But, to say that online options are without risk wouldn’t be altogether true. Admittedly, it’s not known whether packages transmit coronavirus, but the world health organisation thinks there’s a strong chance they could. This is a risk that was only highlighted late last year after a breakout in a warehouse near Seoul.…
Welcome to this week’s #MySundaySnapshot post, which is part of a snap-sharing-blog-linky series that you are very welcome to join. Click here for further information and guidelines upon this linky should you wish to take part. So here we are in 2021 and let’s be honest now, not an awful lot (other than the calendar year) has really changed. I feel it may well be a bit of a jaded January as there’s naff all to do and naff all to look forward to… We’ve spent this afternoon ‘de-christmassing’ the house by taking down the decorations and storing them all away in the attic.…
Happy new year and welcome to 2021, a year that we can only hope and pray will be better than it’s predecessor. I would say that ‘it can’t be any worse’ but I’ll edge on the side of caution and keep my lips firmly closed and my fingers tightly crossed… I would usually write a post reflecting upon the past year’s bucket list and commenting as to whether I’d achieved my goals or otherwise. However, given that I’ve spent almost the entirety of last year living in lockdown, I shan’t bother, as I’m sure you are well aware that like most of us, I achieved next to nothing when it came to my wish list.…
So here we have it, the end of another month and what has been the worst year of my life thus far. I can’t say I’ll be sad to see the back of 2020 but neither am I all that excited about 2021 as I’m not entirely sure that it’s going to be all that much better… I’ll try to steer away from being ‘Nora Neggy’ and point more towards being ‘Peggy Positive’, so without further ado here a few of the things which I have #LikedandLoved through December. Advent & The Return of Rocko the Elf December marked the beginning of advent and the countdown to Christmas.…
So here it is – the final Monday of 2020 and my final #LivingArrows post for the year. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Donna (from What The Redhead Said) for hosting this wonderful linky that I’ve been part of now for oh… quite a few years. I’ll be sure to continue posting within this series throughout 2021. Despite this year being one of the most difficult that I’ve ever encountered, we’ve done our best to keep things as merry and as joyful as possible for the kids which judging by the piles of parcels which Santa delivered this Christmas, our efforts were more than apparent!…
Welcome to this week’s #MySundaySnapshot post, which is part of a snap-sharing-blog-linky series that you are very welcome to join. Click here for further information and guidelines upon this linky should you wish to take part. So here it is, the final week of #MySundaySnapshot for 2020, a linky which has been running for two years now in total and which I plan to continue throughout 2021 all being well. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for reading my posts, sharing your snapshots, and of course, for linking up and taking part – it wouldn’t be the same without you!…
It’s been another difficult and draining month, yet somehow we’ve managed to make it through the month, and what’s more, we’ve made the most of an emotionally exhausting time for the sake of the kids – I’m so glad that we’ve got J & E to keep us trudging on, I’m not sure where I’d be without them. So without further ado, here’s a few of my #LittleLoves from the final month of what has been the worst year of my life thus far. Read Whilst I’d fully intended to spend a little time relaxing with a good read, I’ve simply not had the time to read anything other than my darling Dad’s documents, which I’ve spent the past month sifting through trying to get things organised and arranged on behalf of my Mum. …
This time last year Paul and I were in the midst of clearing dishes, plates, and glasses following our traditional ‘Christmas eve family get together’, the recycling boxes were stacked high with empty bottles and the lounge was still covered in books and toys from where the kids had been playing with their cousins. This year is an entirely different story… My kitchen and living room are both clean and tidy, there’s been no buffet nor family get together and though I rather miss the chaos which is usually Christmas – I’m ever so slightly relieved to have the respite this year as it’s been a really tough time and I’m not exactly the best company at present.…
Following what has been an emotionally draining and difficult month, I took a little break from reading tarot. This week, however, I returned to my ‘tarot table’ and got to grips with a brand new deck, The Insight Tarot which was very kindly sent to me by Schiffer Publishing to shuffle through and to share on this here blog. Stanislav Reshetnikov Designed and created by Stanislav Reshetnikov, a student of C.G Jung, this beautiful tarot deck is said to be a pathway to clear divination messages, meditation, and psychologic practices which will apparently resonate with all readers. Born and raised in Moscow, Russia, Stanislav Reshetnikov is a graduate of Moscow Medical Academy with a specialisation in pharmacology and pharmaceutical marketing.…
Having finished school for the Christmas holidays, we enjoyed a celebratory buffet as a ‘bubble family’, and the following day we were spoilt with yet more food as Mum kindly made us all sausage and mash – talk about festive feasting – I really need to watch my waistline! Although there are still a few days to go until Christmas, we pulled a few crackers and enjoyed some early festive family time together. This year is so far from normal that any joy we can offer the kids, we do so by the bucket full. Thank you for reading and as always, I look forward to catching up with your #LivingArrows either through your own posts or comments upon this post.…
The winter is long and there isn’t much to do, especially with so many places closed this year, you can’t go to the gym, the cinema, restaurants, or even travel very far. Not to mention you’re probably spending more time than ever before in your home, working or managing the household. Now might be a good time to invest in your property and upgrade it. You could add value to the property and enjoy spaces that are new and better suited to your life activities. Below you’ll find some fantastic renovation ideas. A Glass Link Some properties have extensions or outdoor areas that are separated from the main building.…
Welcome to this week’s #MySundaySnapshot post, which is part of a snap-sharing-blog-linky series that you are very welcome to join. Click here for further information and guidelines upon this linky should you wish to take part. Whilst the majority of the UK are in mid-meltdown following the recent news regarding covid Christmas regulations, I couldn’t care less so long as my family are fit, healthy and happy. If this year has taught me anything, it’s that health is a priority and something which must always come first whatever the occasion. I’m well aware that people are desperate to see their family and to spend Christmas time together but we need to get real – we are in the middle of a world-wide pandemic, inches away from a vaccine, so why blow it now just for the sake of one day?…
