Why you need to start monthly family meetings

Do you regularly make time to sit down and chat as a family? Nathan and I recently started monthly family meetings, after seeing the idea on Pinterest. I initially wondered if they would be worthwhile with only the two of us. Three months in, I definitely think family meetings are beneficial for any family. So …

A-Z of Parenting

Thank you to Tired but crafty Mummy for nominating me to take part in the A-Z of parenting challenge. There are so many aspects of parenthood, both positive and not so positive, which I have tried to outline with every letter of the alphabet. Adventures Of course this had to be included as we love …

Styled by my 10 year old son

What happened when I let my 10 year old son pick an outfit for me to wear? This post was inspired by fellow Aberdeen bloggers, Holly and Kirsty, who recently did a blog post where they picked an item of clothing for one another. It made me think "Ooh I should get Nathan to style me... that …

Children’s Birthdays: 5 fun ways to give presents

Sometimes having a happy birthday is less about what presents we receive, and more about all the little details and personalised celebrations. For children, that moment when they first see their presents and their birthday celebrations begin should be magical! I love surprising Nathan on the morning of his birthday. In this post, we are sharing …

10 thoughts when your child is almost 10 years old

Double figures - 10 years - a decade... I know it is so cliche to say but where has the time gone?! How can my little boy be away to turn 10 in a few days! As parents, or at least for me anyway, our child's birthdays can be a slight mix of emotions. It's …

Halloween: Paint your own Pumpkin design ideas

Is it even Halloween if you don't carve or decorate a pumpkin in some way?! It's a fun family activity... even if you are not a big fan of Halloween! Carving a pumpkin with a unique look can be quite tricky so why not paint a fun character design instead? Painting can also be a …