[Ad- gifted product] When it comes to summertime and holidays, having a few travel board games up your sleave can be a real saver! We went on holiday recently to Center Parcs, and brought along 5 Up, a soft, light weight, travel-sized die rolling game that could easily be spread out and played on a small table or in a car. In the evening on one of our days, we all wanted to play a game together, so 5 Up fit in well.
We are full of energy this week, cooking up quite a few old favorites and new dishes to enjoy. Kai has been eating quite differently lately, with an increase in his calories, which has opened up the door for different meals. I have been enjoying my new pan set in the kitchen as well, which is always a plus. We’ve got some pasta this week, some meals that could easily be vegetarian, and some fun ways to add veggies to meals.
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When flour clouds the kitchen worktop and burnt biscuits emerge from the oven, many parents and foster carers might feel tempted to take over completely next time. However, these seemingly disastrous cooking moments actually represent some of the most valuable learning opportunities we can offer children, teaching resilience, problem-solving, and confidence in ways that perfectly executed recipes simply cannot achieve.
Cooking failures provide children with a safe environment to experience disappointment and learn how to bounce back from setbacks. When a cake doesn’t rise or soup becomes too salty, children discover that mistakes are not catastrophic events but rather stepping stones towards improvement. This understanding becomes particularly crucial because it helps them develop the emotional tools they’ll need to handle larger challenges throughout their lives.
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Your home should be the one place where you always feel at peace, and that means you need to give yourself permission to express yourself on a deeper level. Moving away from the misconception that there are certain spaces that have to be purely functional is the best way to achieve this dream. Focusing instead on comfort and homely charm will allow you to make a house a home in a way that is sure to make you smile every time you step through the door.
Take a look at our ideas and suggestions below, and you’ll see that your dream home is closer than you could have ever imagined.
Building a capsule wardrobe has never been more relevant for UK women seeking to simplify their daily routine whilst embracing more sustainable fashion choices. This approach to dressing focuses on curating a collection of versatile, high-quality pieces that can be mixed and matched effortlessly. With growing environmental consciousness and a desire for more intentional consumption, the capsule wardrobe concept gives you a refreshing antidote to the overwhelm of fast fashion whilst helping you develop a clearer sense of personal style.
A capsule wardrobe is about quality over quantity and typically comprises 25 to 50 carefully selected pieces that work well together. The concept gained prominence in the 1970s but has experienced a renaissance as consumers prioritise sustainability and mindful consumption. Recent research shows that 25% of Gen Z are buying fewer fashion items overall compared to 2024, reflecting a shift towards more conscious consumption patterns. This aligns perfectly with current UK trends towards sustainable fashion, where the focus has moved from accumulating numerous pieces to investing in timeless, versatile garments that transcend seasonal trends and serve multiple purposes in your wardrobe.
