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Low-Carb Bakes!

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Low-Carb Bakes

  We all have a sweet tooth, some more than others, and when those cravings hit, we usually go for […]

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Using Creative Fabrica Spark AI in Home Ed

Homeschool / Mrs PPP
Creative Fabrica Spark created 3 baby dragons cuddled together.

This week Miss A and I decided to try out Get Canva Now image creation program as part of our

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Stocking Up: Secrets

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stocking up secrets

Try checking out a few of these places for bargains, and some cashback!

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Stocking up The Cupboard

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Stocking up The Cupboard

As hard as your freezer is going to work for you, your cupboard is going to be where you save the most time and money once it’s fully stocked.

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Stocking up The Freezer

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Stocking up The Freezer

Your freezer is going to be a workhorse during the next few months, so the first thing you should do is go through it and see what you already have, and when it expires.

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Stocking Up To Save Money

Parent Life / Mrs PPP
Stocking Up To Save Time and Money

I think it’s safe to say that things are getting pretty scary for a lot of people right now; the ‘energy crisis’ has become the ‘cost of living crisis’ and a lot of people are wondering how they’re going to make it through the next few months.

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Christmas Eve Safety Checklist – Free Kids Printable

Homeschool, Parent Life / Mrs PPP

There is a consensus that, for a lot of parents and kids, this is just massively overwhelming, and a lot of really fantastic parents are beating themselves up for not facing every learning day with a smile and enthusiasm. Maybe it’s just time to say: ‘Give me a break – school at home is HARD!’

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Exclusive Raider’s Peril Minecraft Challenge

Homeschool, Parent Life / Mrs PPP
Minecraft-Raiders-Peril-Challenge

There is a consensus that, for a lot of parents and kids, this is just massively overwhelming, and a lot of really fantastic parents are beating themselves up for not facing every learning day with a smile and enthusiasm. Maybe it’s just time to say: ‘Give me a break – school at home is HARD!’

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Give Me A Break – School At Home Is Hard!

Homeschool, Parent Life / Mrs PPP
Give Me A Break

There is a consensus that, for a lot of parents and kids, this is just massively overwhelming, and a lot of really fantastic parents are beating themselves up for not facing every learning day with a smile and enthusiasm. Maybe it’s just time to say: ‘Give me a break – school at home is HARD!’

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Home Ed Made Easy with Twinkl

Homeschool, Parent Life / Mrs PPP
Twinkl Home Ed Discounts 2021

When it comes to supporting your child’s education or educating at home on a full-time basis, Twinkl could be the lifeline you’re looking for.

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Bubblegum Brain

Parent Life / Mrs PPP
Bubblegum Brain

For adults, 2020 has been hard to handle – for kids, our kid at least, this year has been really

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Hands off Santa, 2020!

Parent Life / Mrs PPP
Hands Off Santa 2020

Last night I witnessed two people with kids throwing insults at each other, on Facebook, over the Santa Claus issue.

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Just your average Wonderwoman

5 Ways to Reduce Overwhelm at Halloween 1. Decide 5 Ways to Reduce Overwhelm at Halloween

1. Decide what you’ll skip this year.
2. Keep one thing you genuinely enjoy.
3. Plan rest before and after.
4. Say no without guilt.
5. Remember: small is still special.

What are your tips for reducing stress during the holidays?

@mcdaydesignsuk (also me!)

#spoonielife #ChronicIllnessCommunity #DisabledAndProud #EnergyPacing #SpoonieTips #InvisibleIllness #AccessibilityMatters #RestIsProductive #SpoonieSupport #ChronicLife
How do you adapt Halloween for your child? Quiet a How do you adapt Halloween for your child?
Quiet at-home fun?
Costume alternatives?
Sensory devices like ear defenders for trick or treating.
Skipping it entirely?

All valid.

#SENDparents #ParentingSEND #DisabilityParenting #AutismParenting #ADHDParenting #SensoryFriendly #InclusiveHalloween #ParentingCommunity #SENDmums #caregiverslife💪
Do you prefer a spooky autumn theme or a cosy autu Do you prefer a spooky autumn theme or a cosy autumn theme? 
Personally, I’m more ‘blankets, books and biscuits’ than ‘ghosts and gore’.

#AutumnVibesUK #CosySeason #PumpkinSeason #AutumnMagic #FallInTheUK #UKAutumn #CountdownToHalloween #CosyAutumn #BritishAutumn #autumndecor
Sometimes traditions and holidays can leave you fe Sometimes traditions and holidays can leave you feeling all restricted. 

You don’t have to go out to celebrate Halloween. 

A candle, a pumpkin on the windowsill, and a film night counts too - or a candle, a pumpkin spice latte and watching Practical Magic on repeat! 😉 

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