The Twisted Tree Just like this tree, sometimes I think I have many stories to tell, with lots of twists and turns. If I wrote a book about my life I’d probably have to write three volumes! A long time ago, when I was a teenager, my brother and his wife would take me…
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Half Term trip to the Wildlife Conservation Park
Half Term Memories During the half term we took a trip to the local Wildlife Conservation Park, on the Pershore Road in Birmingham. I’ve written about our visits there before and I wasn’t going to write about it again until I read this post by Captured By Jade on Memories. It made me realise that this…
The Things You Should Never Do to Your Kids (That You Consider Acts of Love)
We all want to do our very best for our children; we want them to feel safe, happy and loved and we certainly want them to grow to be successful adults who can stand on their own two feet. It is rather unfortunate then that most of us parents do things out of love…
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus – Book Review
Choosing books for older children or teenagers can be a problem. When Star was little she’d be happy with any new book, now she’s a little more fussy and likes to choose her own reading. Sometimes, though, I come across something that would make a great addition to her library. Insignificant Events in the life…
The Garden: A Fun-Filled Space For Kids Of Every Age
Your garden can be a peaceful place full of plants and wildlife, and there’s no better way to enjoy the last bit of summer than to get outside in the fresh air. However, if you’ve got kids (little, or grown-up); the garden can provide hours of entertainment and fun. Therefore, it’s worth investing some time…