Staycation > Vacation

Staycation > Vacation

While I watched my best friend jet off to Antigua in the summer holidays, I was being packed into the back of a car between my big brother and sister (as the youngest I always got crammed into the middle seat) with bags of food in the footwell and duvets on our laps on our way to a campsite for the weekend - and I loved it!

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Zak's Newborn Photo Shoot | Hemel Hempstead

Zak's Newborn Photo Shoot | Hemel Hempstead

Over the last few years it feels like my extended family has doubled in size!

My brother and quite a few cousins have had their second, third and even fourth babies and I get the absolute pleasure of photographing them (and therefore beating a lot of people to first cuddles!)

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Learning about VE Day with your Children

Learning about VE Day with your Children

With VE Day around the corner, you may be looking for some fun and educational ways to get your children involved in the celebration.

Here are some resources for you to enjoy together including videos, power points, colouring and word searches from various sources across the internet.

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13 Fun Photo Activities for Kids

13 Fun Photo Activities for Kids
  1. Create a time lapse video - It’s much easier than it sounds I promise. All you need is something simple to move (like a toy) and an app on your phone. You can find a blog post about it Here.

  2. A photo scavenger hunt - Get them searching high and low around the house for certain items. This is a great way to teach them colours and letters without realising they’re learning. You can download an Indoor Scavenger Hunt List Here.

  3. A photo a day challenge - Get them to tell you why they chose to photograph what they did each day.

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Social Distancing Friendly Pregnancy Announcement Ideas

Social Distancing Friendly Pregnancy Announcement Ideas

If you’re looking for ideas where you don’t have to leave the comfort of your own home - you’ve come to the right place! You want something fun, something memorable and something easy (because hello, you’re pregnant and are busy growing a baby right now!)

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Explaining Coronavirus to Children

Explaining Coronavirus to Children

This is a very complicated time for some young children. They don’t quite understand what COVID-19 is or why they have to stay indoors.

Here are a few resources, which should help them understand and answer any questions they may have.

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The Best Places to go Sledging in Hemel Hempstead

The Best Places to go Sledging in Hemel Hempstead

Whether the snow is currently blanketing the ground or you’re just getting prepared for when it does, I turned to the people of Facebook and asked them the best places to go sledging (and of course build snowmen) in Hemel Hempstead.

Here’s what they had to say…

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Baby Weaning Pancakes

Baby Weaning Pancakes

Whether you’re celebrating Pancake Day or just want to mix things up at breakfast time, pancakes are a great option for your baby.

While you might not want to fill them with the sugar and lemon covered pancakes we’re used to quite yet, there are loads of great options full of fruit and whole grains.

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