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Goodbye 2020 and good riddance!

Misleading blog post title as I have actually enjoyed this year! I feel luckier than most and am grateful for the health and happiness of my friends and family. The year started off without a hint of the chaos that was to follow. I began two temporary jobs at two schools I already worked at […]

Lockdown and loved ones with Asda Photo

*I received these items for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own. 2020 has been a peculiar year, I’m sure you’d agree! I was invited by Asda Photo to choose some products from their range to find the perfect Christmas presents and family favourites. I decided that I wanted to celebrate the […]

Thankfulness in lockdown and the sad return of…

Sorry to be all “bah humbug” but there are actually some things that I am grateful for during lockdown and am DREADING resuming once lockdown ends. So to get started… Kids parties, soft play and playgrounds: ahhh the pressure to have fun! Manky soft play and the germs, outdoor playgrounds that are too hot or […]

Feeling lost in the lockdown lunacy

I feel lost. Normal doesn’t exist any more. Government advice seems to be haphazard at best and lunatic at worst. Today marked another easing of lockdown. I can now visit most shops, enjoy a trip to a theme park, get my hair cut, go to a pub or restaurant. Finally I am allowed inside my […]

Home learning week 12

Our twelfth week of learning at home! The government have now announced that there will be no further opening of schools until September so it looks like we will keep going! Not sure what to do about the summer ‘holiday’ weeks… This week Matthew’s school wanted a project on castles so I extended it a […]