This post is sponsored by Chicago Town Deep Dish Pizza - all words/opinions are my own. We are halfway through half term already. I'm keeping the Kids' (and myself) busy. I do like to schedule the school holidays. But there were no fixed plans for today, although my eldest had suggested an impromptu walk in the local forest to get some fresh ...
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Is Downton Abbey Educational?
My 6-year-old son loves Downton Abbey. In particular he adores the character - Mary. Downton Abbey returned to the UK, for its 5th series, on Sunday. But he doesn't watch it as it is shown on TV - we catch up on Netflix (we haven't yet started series 4 - and I am aware this series caused some controversy in the UK press so we may skip it either wholly or ...
What Making Pastry Teaches Kids
I truly believe that teaching your children to cook is one of the most important everyday life skills you can pass on to them. Being able to feed yourself and others, is not only a blessing it is a necessity. (Maybe not such a necessity these days, as there is an abundance of pre-prepared food in the developed world to choose from.) The sharing of food, ...
10 Ways To Lighten Up
On Sunday I was told to 'lighten up'. Excuse me?!?! Am I not the epitome of fun? Apparently not. Or at least the Hubby thinks not. Is he the only one? ...
Simply Being Mum’s Summer Memories 2014
Each year I wonder if time passes even quicker. We are almost at the end of the summer holidays once again. It's only seems a few days since I posted about how we schedule the summer-holidays. And now I'm preparing for back to school. This time next week, we will be day two into the school-run once more. Did we achieve all we set out to do this summer ...
Engaging Children In Decluttering
Very often it's so much easier to put things off until you have the 'time' to do them. Problem is, does that time ever appear? There's a saying that you 'make time'. Sometimes you just need to get started and the time will find itself. There's another saying - 'You are what you repeatedly do'. And I like to declutter 20 things in 20 minutes ...
And We Are Scheduling The School Holidays Once More
Spring is my favourite time of year. Easter is my favourite holiday of all. The world is waking up, there's a feeling of optimism and energy in the air. I'm someone who believes that my time is the greatest gift I can give my children. I'm also an advocate of developing family traditions and creating memories. Let's talk about traditions first. ...
Get Ahead Of Yourself / Planning A Birthday Party
Leading a family life simply done does not mean I have nothing to do. I'm busy, as most Mum's are. But I'm busy doing things I enjoy. By downsizing my commitments and simplifying my life, I fill my time with my priorities. Birthdays are a priority at Chez Wright. We love birthdays. Birthdays are busy times. The preparation, for a birthday, can be ...
Giveaway / The Dungeons
School's out in our neck of the woods. It's day 1 and so far we've done clay modelling, dance practice and First-born is taking a literacy class in the playroom. She has two willing(ish) students. Next on the list is swimming. We do like to make the most of our school holidays at Chez Wright. If you're a regular reader, you'll know school holiday ...
Make Your Own Art
"Art is what you can get away with." Andy Warhol. I'm feeling quite grown-up this week. We're currently considering making our first art purchase (from a real-honest-to-goodness-gallery). As I've said before - I don't mind spending money, but I hate wasting money. (Click here to learn more on how I consciously spend.) The considered piece of art is an ...