This year Harvest Festival falls on September 23rd. Traditionally It was a time to celebrate all that God had provided for that year. It is a worldwide celebration of all the fantastic food that has grown on the land and is one of the oldest traditions we … [Read more...]
Yummy Autumn Plum Crumble
September 23, 2018 By
Sticky sweet plums are one of my favourite fruits for this time of year and when baked, especially in a crumble make for one of the cosiest desserts ever. Team with custard, cream or even ice cream or add chunks of Rhubarb for a sour kick. Maybe even a … [Read more...]
Top Tips For Selling Your Home.
September 17, 2018 By
Have you fallen out of love with your home? Maybe you've added one child too many or need to move to be within your chosen school catchment area. Perhaps you just need a change of scenery? Whatever the reason may be, getting your home ready for sale … [Read more...]
International Talk Like A Pirate Day
September 17, 2018 By
Ahoy, Mateys! Wednesday 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! This is a great day to get all our inner pirate out. Grab your eye patch and your sword and get ready for an adventure! So, how do we celebrate this amazing day? Here … [Read more...]
The Best Educational & Fun Apps for Kids
September 17, 2018 By
Many parents have a love and hate relationship with technology when it comes to our kids. We love it because it can keep them occupied and quiet for hours on end. Sometimes parents just need a break. But we hate it because it takes forever to get them … [Read more...]
Whizz Popping Roald Dahl Day 2018
September 10, 2018 By
Roald Dahl Day 2018 is a fun day to celebrate this beloved author. Did you know if he were still alive today he would be 101 years old?! Which is your favourite Roald Dahl book? Matilda? Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Or is something else? A story … [Read more...]
Celebrate Positive Thinking
September 10, 2018 By
Everyone needs a bit of positive thinking in their lives. Being mindful is part of our overall health. When we have positivity in our life, it carries over to many other aspects and areas. Yes, even as a stressed-out parent like you and I can achieve … [Read more...]
Vegetable Bake Brilliance
September 10, 2018 By
Nothing beats a huge vegetable bake to help break up mid-week meal boredom. Its one of those dishes where you can practically add any veg that you have and need to use up. Spice it up by adding chopped tomatoes and some chilli flakes or serve it as is, … [Read more...]
First Day Jitters for Parents
August 30, 2018 By
First Day Jitters... It’s the first day of school for your child and you may be surprised to find that you may be (if not more) than a little nervous. It is almost like it is your first day of school. But you are not alone hundreds of parents up and down … [Read more...]
Your School Uniform Checklist
August 30, 2018 By
School Uniforms can be overwhelmingly overwhelming. Here’s our list of everything you're likely to need. If like us, your school has no uniform then use the same list for a base set of “school only clothes” saving the very best togs for occasions and … [Read more...]
Lovely Leek Soup
August 30, 2018 By
From the allium family and the skinny cousin of the onion, garlic and shallot. Leeks are really versatile and in season. Our Lovely Leek soup serves four and can be used as a starter or as a quick mid-week meal when your not looking for anything heavy but … [Read more...]
School’s Out for Summer!
July 19, 2018 By
When it comes to the summer holidays knowledge is power. And with six weeks stretching out before us we all know that we need to be on our toes to fend off those inevitable questions like "what are we doing today" or god forbid the "I'm bored" statement … [Read more...]
Are You Feeling Lucky
July 13, 2018 By
Today is the second Friday the 13th of this year, and the number 13 has long been considered unlucky. Remember the Knights Templer? On October 13, 1307, scores of French Templars were arrested, tortured and made to confess to false crimes like heresy, … [Read more...]
Seven Apps Every Woman Needs
July 12, 2018 By
Tech hasn’t always been so female-friendly. When Apple released its health app in the autumn of 2014, you could track pretty much anything health related but not follow and track your period. Apple has since addressed this by adding a Reproductive … [Read more...]
Tally Ho For Pimms Lollies!
July 12, 2018 By
Serve these naughty little Pimms lollies instead of a bigger dessert at a summer barbecue and you'll be the hostess with the mostess. Remember you'll need lolly sticks and lolly moulds. Alternatively, you can use larger shot glasses as the moulds: place … [Read more...]
Greenwich Creepy Crawley Alert
July 9, 2018 By
A native of southern Europe, where the bigger bugs and the weather keep these guys in check the Oak Processionary Moth was first, accidentally introduced to Britain back in 2005, with eggs which had been laid on live oak plants imported from … [Read more...]
Focus On Charlton
July 5, 2018 By
Cross Blackheath from the top of Greenwich Park, and you’ll soon find yourself in leafy Charlton, and it's not all about the Football Club! In fact, one of the oldest settlements in London, with an Iron Age hill fort was excavated in Maryon Park, back in … [Read more...]
Sensational Summer Activities!
June 28, 2018 By
Are you looking for sensational summer holiday activities? With the six-week holiday fast approaching, every parent is thinking about how to get through the holiday time with activities, events and exciting things to do that won't … [Read more...]
Don’t Be A Fanny. Get Checked.
June 26, 2018 By
Did you know that young women like you and I are avoiding smear tests because they’re ashamed of their bodies? A whopping third of the British women surveyed by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust say that awkwardness – both around general body image and the … [Read more...]
Armed Forces Day Great Greenwich Get Together 2018
June 25, 2018 By
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has many strong long-standing links with our Armed Forces. From Maritime Greenwich through to the Barracks at Woolwich and the old munitions factories on the new Riverside Development of Berkeley Homes. Its also something … [Read more...]