Well, well, well, it's that time of year again. Social media is starting to ping with festive posts and this weekend sees 1st December swing around. In this house that means the return of Laurie the Elf (Ewan named him when he was 3!) but if you don't do the elf don't worry, you can … Continue reading Five Minute Elf / Advent 2019
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Spellings (the five minute way!)
When your little ones start school the chances are they will be sent home with spellings to learn. Now each school has their own way of doing this - some start in reception, some later. Some do tests that they take seriously with points and rewards offered for those who achieve top marks (not helpful … Continue reading Spellings (the five minute way!)
Guest Blog – Five Minute Crafts
Now, those of you that know me and this blog well will think...crafts?! WTF....? I know. I am not crafty. We have a craft box and occasionally I grab it down from above the kitchen units but that's often to rummage through it looking for something for a game I've thought up. Occasionally we paint … Continue reading Guest Blog – Five Minute Crafts
Book Cover Reveal
I think most of you will have seen this by now but here is the official cover of my book Give Me Five... It is going to be a shiny finish, to look just like my fridge! Plus the letters will be embossed too so hopefully will feel lovely, as well as look nice too. … Continue reading Book Cover Reveal
Mental Health
So here's a massive topic. And what on earth do I know about it? Well, I'm no expert, as we all know. I'm a subscriber to the half-arsed way of parenting that means I can get away with doing as little as possible but still have a continuously positive impact on my children. I want … Continue reading Mental Health
BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT – Give Me Five
So I can finally tell you all what I have been working on for quite some time now. A Five Minute Mum book - GIVE ME FIVE - I mean, not literally, that’s just what is is called! I have gathered up all the ideas that are on the blog and lots of new ones … Continue reading BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT – Give Me Five
Sibling Play
Got more than one child? Oh you don't have to worry then because as soon as you have two they can play together right? WRONG! đŸ˜‰ Sometimes they might play yes, but they are equally as likely to be trying to dismantle each other's limbs with accompanying squeals that drill tiny holes through your soul. … Continue reading Sibling Play
Two Wrongs Can Be Alright – Guest Blog
Hello folks! Apologies for not blogging for a while. The summer holidays with two small people is really taking a hit on my laptop time. I'm pretty certain you can all empathise. However fortunately, although I am not able to cobble together enough sensible sentences in between shouting "no you can't have another ice cream" … Continue reading Two Wrongs Can Be Alright – Guest Blog
Oh God, Baking with Kids…Guest Blog
...yep that's what I say too. And I used to LOVE baking. I found it relaxing to potter around the kitchen under a cloud of flour, slowly piping buttercream into swirly patterns. Now? "Oh god, put that spoon down, no not in THERE, let Mummy do this bit, can we just LISTEN PLEASE, where did … Continue reading Oh God, Baking with Kids…Guest Blog
Independent Play
Well, this is a huge topic. I get asked about it almost daily. I could chat and write about it all day. But I won't. Because that would be a snooze-fest. So I will stick to my usual bit of chatter and then do five top tips on ways to encourage your little people to … Continue reading Independent Play
