This is a collaborative post. During the time a child is within the EYFS (early years’ foundation stage), two statutory assessment points must be carried out. They are: A progress review between the age of two and three years End of early years’ foundation stage assessments. Practitioners are required by the EYFS to observe the kids as part of their…
When buying a new floor, there are lots of factors that influence our decision and one of the main ones is the durability! How long is your flooring going to hold up against the wear and tear of everyday life? This is especially important if have kids or pets! By looking at the pros and cons of each flooring, it’ll…
It can often be hard to find the right gift for your loved ones, especially when you’re trying hard to make sure it’s something they’re going to want and appreciate. Luckily, the internet has a very wide range of products and services available to you when you need it! If you look hard enough, you’re quite likely to find the…
This is a partnered post. Quartz is a beautiful material, but that’s not the only reason you should consider ordering a set of quartz kitchen worktops. We’re going to address some of the advantages of quartz worktops in the typical home relative to the alternatives. It Is the More Hygienic Choice Quartz kitchen countertops are one the most hygienic surfaces…
Looking for a little pocket money next year? So many of us work from paycheck to paycheck in our current roles and 2021 has been a real eye-opener about the dangers of not being earning enough to create a savings cushion for the time when your once rock solid job becomes much more wobbly and uncertain. All things considered, now probably…
Most New Year’s resolutions fall as flat as a celebratory champers found behind the settee on the 16th February. But if you find yourself unscathed this festive season after a seriously challenging year, after a lot more downtime than usual you might have decided that there are aspects of the old normal that you don’t want to return to. To…
If you’ve been struggling to cut back on your spending and you have now found yourself under the grim spectre of debt, saving money is never an easy thing when you have got so many outgoings. But this is where you have to learn how to save money in smaller ways. Because there are so many aspects of our everyday…
We’ve got fingers, toes and anything else crossable crossed that we can build on recent progress in fighting the pandemic, so that our travel horizons in 2021 extend beyond or own back gardenss and high streets and we can mix and mingle freely again with loved ones. However, it might still take until the middle of next year for some sense…
Here’s a little round up of the books Athena and Arlo have been enjoying recently, although I have definitely been enjoying them too! This is a GREAT book for broaching awkward questions that your kids ask, often out of the blue. You can say, ‘hang on lets look in the Brilliant Questions book’! This gives you time to think about…
After what has been a challenging year, the joyful time of Christmas could not come any sooner. However, even without the special circumstances presently in play, preparing for Christmas can be quite a hassle. A study showed that the average UK household spends £2,500 each month but spends an extra £800 during the festive season. The season is always characterised…
Collaborative post. After the difficult year we’ve all had, 2021 has the potential to be a fresh start and an opportunity to chase our dreams. But for parents looking to further their career in business, whether starting out on their own or taking a current venture to the next level, there are just so many obstacles in the way. The hectic…
Are you the type that leaves gift buying until the very last minute each year? Do you see the calendar ticking down to the big day, yet it’s not quite enough to light the fire under you and prompt you to get out to the shops? Maybe the problem is that you just don’t find the kind of items that…