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This is my contribution to the series being run by the Climate Change Collective. The Climate Change Collective was born out of an exchange between Michelle over at Boomer Eco Crusader and Jamie Ad Stories. They both care deeply about the impact of human activity on our planet, as we all should, and wanted to find a way… Continue reading Returning to Past Habits (Climate Change Collective Post 9)
This is the second post I've started this evening. The first one, I was just rounding off when large boy came to sit next to me. He peeked over my shoulder and objected that I was mentioning an argument we had last week. Since my very point that I had been making was that I… Continue reading Turning point
I wrote this post 3 years ago but it's the perfect time of year to share it again as the wild garlic is just coming into bloom (where I am at least). I love wild garlic pesto and there's so much you can do with it! Also, I'm very very busy this weekend so haven't… Continue reading Repost: wild garlic pesto
We've just been to Whitby for a week, back to the place we loved in summer 2021. Because I forgot some stuff this time, largely because of all the other things going on (which I'll explain another time, nothing to worry about), I thought I'd write a list of stuff to take when you stay… Continue reading Stuff to take for a cottage stay
I've decided to document large boy's journey through his year 6 experiences with a series of posts sharing a tongue in cheek assessment of what it's like having a 10 or 11 year old child. The Drama Oh the drama! Sooooo much drama and we're only at the start of the pre-teen phase. Every time… Continue reading Year 6 Horrors: 3 The Drama
Running is not going well lately. Oh so many things just aren't right. The origin of my current struggles is injury-related. Basically, I did too much in RED January I think. But even that was on the back of a rather disappointing 2022 of running (especially in comparison with 2021). However, as I try to… Continue reading 7 things I miss about running
Last autumn I wrote about my experiences with migraines as an adult. However, small boy has also been suffering with classic childhood migraines since he was about 4 and a half. Before I go further, I want to be absolutely clear that I'm not a medical professional and our experiences shouldn't guide you in responding… Continue reading Coping with migraines in children
I do a monthly round up for everything we've read each month. Himself focuses on science articles and forums and news, so he's not getting a section - books only! Large boy The Book Smugglers, Tilly and the Map of Stories, and The Treehouse Library by Anna James He read all all three of these… Continue reading March 2023 Reading
The wonderful Michelle, founding leader of the collective, has shared the eighth post in the series being run by the Climate Change Collective. We’ve been hearing for years that younger generations prefer experiences to material possessions. Fuelled by FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and YOLO (You Only Live Once), millennials in particular show a definite… Continue reading Climate Change Collective Post 8: Six Ways to Reduce the Environmental Cost of Experiences
Just a short one today. I wanted to share how much small boy and I have been enjoying Wild Isles with David Attenborough. He's loved the golden eagles and mason bees, the starlings and orca. The night cameras showing the foxes and rabbits were particularly impressive. What's been really lovely is watching him absolutely entranced… Continue reading Foxes and rabbits
Smelly Socks and Garden Peas 