Mom of Two Little Girls | Parenting & Family Lifestyle Blog
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Hi, I’m Carly, and this is my corner of the internet dedicated to real parenting, thrilling family travel, health and beauty and vibrant family lifestyle. As a mum to two energetic daughters, 11 and 13, I’m passionate about their education (without being a homeschooling mum!). Our family loves to explore, from the stunning Yorkshire Dales to global adventures. Originally from Southern Africa, we’ve made the UK our beloved home and can’t wait to share our journey with you.
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25 Awesome Childhood Games We Played As Kids
It's time we taught our kids to play the childhood games we played as kids! I don’t know about you, but my mom always told us to "go and play outside". Our parents did not entertain us - I mean, do we need to be entertaining our kids all the
Should You Quit Your Job To Be A Stay-At-Home Mom? 20 Things To Consider First.
If you're considering quitting your job to be a stay-at-home mom, this article discusses the pros and cons of being a stay-at-home parent.
Outdoor learning | Forest Time Isn’t Just Fresh Air — It’s Proper Learning
Ask most parents what their child did outdoors at school and the answer is often a shrug and a muddy pair of wellies. The muddiness is easy to see. The learning is harder to spot, which leaves plenty of us quietly wondering whether forest sessions are genuine education or just
Is Neat Handwriting a Lost Art? Not Quite
Ask anyone over forty about their school days and the memory of handwriting practice tends to surface quickly: the careful loops, the lined paper, the slightly stern teacher checking that every letter sat on the baseline. For a while, it looked as though all of that might vanish. Keyboards took
How HRT in Fort Collins Helped Moms to Get Their Energy Back
If you're a mom in Fort Collins, you already know the drill. The alarm goes off before the sun is up, there's a lunchbox to pack, a carpool to run, and somewhere in there you're supposed to find time for yourself. Most of us accept being tired as part of
Botox and Facial Expressions: Can You Still Look Like Yourself?
Your face says a lot before you even speak. A raised eyebrow can show surprise, a frown can signal worry, and a smile can brighten your whole face. So, if you are thinking about Botox, it is fair to wonder whether relaxing facial muscles will change the way you express
Family Movie Night Ideas That Actually Get Everyone Off Their Screens
Getting everyone to put away their own devices can feel like the start of a family argument. One child wants cartoons, another wants to play a game, and the adults may be just as distracted. A family movie night will not make your home screen-free, but it can bring everyone
