To the parent of a child with special needs The parent who wishes they could change the world’s view of their child’s normal, which is not like every other child’s normal. The parent who dreads every single school run. The school run that ends in the walk of shame. Because your special child, is just being normal. I see you. The parent who lives in a shell with their special child because you dread every single outing. The parent trying to hold it together whilst your special child is having a meltdown; because that’s their normal. I see you. The parent who is begging for help. …
Bransby Horses Rescue and Welfare | Review
If you’re anything like me then you may find it really difficult to keep the kids entertained during school holidays. Especially with activities or places to visit that don’t cost a lot of money. Luckily for us Bransby Horses Rescue and Welfare centre is just a few miles down the road from us in the Lincolnshire countryside. Bransby Horses is dedicated to improving the lives of horses, donkeys and mules. With your support, we are working harder than ever to continue making positive differences to equines whenever we can. Founded in 1968 by Mr Peter Hunt, Bransby Horses is now one …
How am I, really? | Mental health awareness
I recently read a post over on my good friend Lou’s blog about mental health and it got me thinking; how am I, really? I don’t really see many people “in real life” day-to-day, so it’s not often that I ask out loud. I do try to ask this online though; some days I’ll greet a group chat with the question, “How is everyone today?”. Some days they will share, some they won’t. But it makes me feel better to know that I’ve taken the time to ask, and given that prompt to share the load if needed.
Gift ideas for Mother’s Day
It’s March, and Mother’s Day is just around the corner! In all honesty, an actual day off from parenting would be the ideal gift for me right now. Of course, physical gifts are nice too. Whether you’re an adult child looking for the ideal gift for your mum, a dad searching for gifts from the children, or a mum looking for a gift to drop hints – hopefully there’s something in here for you!
What to See in the Lake District this Spring
The beauty of the Lake District is plain to see no matter when you visit the area, and there are always plenty of things to do all year round, but spring is a particularly good time to visit the area. Promising warmer weather and longer days than a winter visit, you can still avoid the large crowds that cover the area in the summer months. There are plenty of things to see in the Lake District this spring, and with plenty of Lake District hotels to choose from, the area makes for the perfect weekend getaway once the weather starts …