We have recently received a 12 month subscription to MaxScholar's Reading Intervention Programs to check out the changes they've made since our initial review in 2016 (we weren't huge fans of the program at that time). Let's see what's changed. MaxScholar is a reading intervention program for students who are having difficulty trying to read, such as children with ADHD, dyslexia, learning or processing problems, but it can also be used by children who do not need intervening, in which ... read more
Supporting Equality With a Cup of Tea
Equality is more than just women getting the vote, both here in the United Kingdom, and in North America...but there are still places where women aren't legally allowed to vote. There is so much inequality in the world; the #metoo campaign, the reporting of unequal wages for equal work is still rampant (although technically illegal), and even the way many people still only talk to a male during a purchase and ignoring the female, even if she's the one making the purchase. And then there are ... read more
Kimono Note Cards Are Perfect For All Occasions
I love to send letters and notes through the post and in person, and when I use these Kimono Note Cards from Tuttle Publishing, I know that the recipients will really feel special. This post may contain affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission. Tuttle Publishing recently sent us a set of their newest Kimono Note Cards; there are six different beautiful designs in the box. The cards are 6.5 x 4.5, which is a great size for a short message or a greeting; the cards ... read more
Smile! It’s A Sloth Selfie!
Who can resist a cute family of cuddly sloths? When I asked the family if they'd like to review the Sloth Selfie puzzle from Ravensburger, they all gave a thumbs-up and so they were watching for the post person to deliver a package with a distinctive rattle to it. This post may contain affiliate links through which I may earn a small commission. Our family loves to work on puzzles; either individually or together (or both at the same time), which is why I actually sorted the centre pieces ... read more
Great Books For Great Dads!
Raising great readers starts with children seeing their parents read, and that includes both parents reading for pleasure, not just for business or information. Looking over at our bedside table, I can see a good variety of books that Phil and I are interested in, and I thought I'd share them with you. Keep these great books for great dads in mind for Father's Day, birthdays, and of course, every day is a great time for a book! This post may contain affiliate links through which I may ... read more
How Luck Happens: Transform Your Life
Do you align more with Murphy's Law or The Luck of the Irish? They both abound here on the Emerald Isle. Luck. Coincidence. Providence. Karma. Destiny. Fate...Is luck just randomness, or is there some science behind it? And can you change your luck? These are questions that many people wonder, myself included, and I was curious to know the answers so when the opportunity arose to review How Luck Happens: Using the Science of Luck to Transform Work, Love, and Life, I thought it would be an ... read more
Take To The Skies; It’s a Great Day To Fly With Ravensburger
You've been cleared for take off and you can now Take To The Skies with this fun puzzle from Ravensburger! When the opportunity to review this puzzle came up, we were very enthusiastic about it as there are some aviation lovers in the family; and it also makes a great Father's Day gift, if you're looking for something to keep Dad busy! I personally dedicated this particular puzzle to my friend, Bob, a pilot who lost his life while flying a few weeks ago. Coincidentally, I found out that ... read more
May Degustabox For The World Cup
Wow, wasn't May great here in the UK? There was a good amount of sun and warmth and with the longer hours of daylight, it really does wonders for the body and mind! The month passed by so quickly that I forgot all about the May Degustabox until it arrived at our door. This month the theme of the box is the World Cup, and you'll find many products that will quench your thirst and fill your belly while you watch the games. Let's start with the contents of the May Degustabox before moving ... read more
Fairy Trail at Galgorm Castle
Kallista had her eighth birthday this month and in honour of it, Phil took the week off work and we all spent some time together. The weather was a little cool and cloudy for Kallista's big day, but the following day we all clambered into the car and took the hour's drive through the country to the Galgorm Castle Fairy Trail. This post may contain affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission. I had been able to purchase a discounted family ticket for just £5, which ... read more
The Phoenix Has Landed: My Dream Pet
What do you do when you have children who would love to have a pet, but you live in a small space and Mom is allergic to animals? Well....you first live with the begging and pleading for a decade...and then you team up with Petplan to design your dream pet. I'm glad to say that peace is now restored and everyone is happy! My children, like most, have always dreamed of having their own pet and I feel bad for the circumstances that mean should we have a real animal in the house, then I ... read more
