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My habit this week from Zen Habits 52 Tips for Happiness and Productivity was to work on accepting what I have.
This is a good habit for me to form because i’m always focusing on the next goal and miss out on enjoying and celebrating the every day pleasures and successes. I dealt with a lot of house stuff last week so my focus was still firmly on the future and the goal of moving, this week I hope I can focus on spending time with Erin and my husband …

I’m not sure I’ve heard anything quite as riduculous for sometime.
Butlins are offering parents midweek breaks where they’ll be able to get advice on avoiding tantrums and sticking to eating/sleeping routines whilst on holiday. The ‘advice’ will be given by specially trained redcoats.
I have more than a few problems with this. For a start, I go on holiday to relax, not to make appointments to discuss my parenting skills with a complete stranger, who doesn’t even know my child.
In my experience redcoats are young, single, …

Both Alex and I had been to Deep Sea World several times when we were younger, it’s a favourite for school trips. We knew what to expect and we wondered if anything might have changed. Barring the addition of a seal sanctuary, the answer was no.
Deep Sea World comprises several large open fish tanks, tropical aquariums, educational docks with interactive displays and the main attraction, an underwater conveyor belt that takes you well below sea level and surrounds you with shark amongst other fish. Apparently the acrylic used …

I looked into this one a bit more and the suggestions included de-cluttering, simplifying my wardrobe and simplifying my commitments. As I’m moving home soon I’m going to focus on de-cluttering and simplifying our belongings, taking only the essentials and most treasured posessions to the new house.

I have a three step plan in place to ensure this process is completed by move-in day.
First Sweep: Throw, Return and Give Away
The first sweep of the house will involve all areas starting with the biggest challenges, the attic and …

Print this page or bookmark for inspiration throughout October.
1st October: World Vegetarian Day
Make a vegetarian dish together.
2nd October: Bark Rubbing
3rd October: Learn some basic sign language
4th October: Go to a crazy golf course or play putting in the garden
5th October: Make and Play Conkers

6th October: Make a Video
7th October: Play with Musical Instruments
8th October: Celebrate Columbus Day
9th October: Collect leaves and make a leaf collage

10th October: Autumn Scavenger Hunt (conker, coloured leaf, feather, acorn etc….)
11th October: Make Sailing Boats for the Bath
12th October: Visit a Farmers Market
13th …