Category Archives: parenting

Easter Holiday in Review #pblogger

Posted on April 17, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

We have reached the end of the school Easter holiday, and what a long one it has been. I had dreamed of taking some time to rest and recuperate while we were off school. No such luck! From hyperactive children, … Continue reading →

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Family Holiday Plans with Pontins

Posted on February 27, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

I do love a good old-fashioned family holiday in the UK. My childhood holiday memories include adventures on various caravan parks around the country, participating in kids’ clubs and enjoying the discos and evening entertainment. I want to share those … Continue reading →

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Hurry! Kids go Free Ends Soon at LEGOLAND

Posted on February 24, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

I know that many families are currently preparing their holiday schedules for the year. Maybe some of you are super organised and got it sorted before Christmas. Not me. I am surprised that I booked our summer holiday already, which … Continue reading →

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Why Won’t My Child Potty Train?

Posted on February 20, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

I am beginning to feel very anxious and more than a little stressed about the fact that my younger daughter refuses to potty train. I have been trying to persuade her for around eighteen months now, to no avail. She … Continue reading →

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A Plea to Dog Lovers

Posted on November 4, 2016 by SpookyMrsGreen

Today I am calling out for help from those of you who are dog people. I was approached by Jasmina Samardzija, who recently moved from the UK to Serbia and has made it her mission to help rescue dogs that … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween! And Blessed Samhain, my Pagan Friends

Posted on October 31, 2016 by SpookyMrsGreen

It is my favourite seasonal celebration! Today we enjoy the festival of Samhain. Truthfully, I have been honouring it for most of the month, beginning on the night of the Full Moon, when I performed a private ceremony of remembrance … Continue reading →

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The Challenge of Feeding my Children Properly

Posted on October 24, 2016 by SpookyMrsGreen

Before I had children, I was very judgmental of other parents. I sincerely apologize for that right now! Especially because I have been gifted with two very stubborn fussy eaters. My daughters are extremely reluctant to eat anything that is … Continue reading →

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Doing our Bit for a #brightFuture

Posted on October 10, 2016 by SpookyMrsGreen

Sustainable waste management is something of a mantra in our house. My husband is a Chartered Waste Manager, and as a pagan, I want to do my bit to help preserve the natural world in which we live. Therefore, when … Continue reading →

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My Summer Holidays with Kids – week #1

Posted on July 25, 2016 by SpookyMrsGreen

The first week has flown by and now we are back home from a visit to my Mum, who lives just over the border in Staffordshire, but who is largely housebound due to a chronic medical condition. I took the … Continue reading →

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We Did It! We Survived our First Year at School!

Posted on July 15, 2016 by SpookyMrsGreen

The day has arrived. It is officially the End of Term, and the End of the School Year for us. Twelve months ago I was an emotional wreck as I watched my eldest daughter graduate from preschool, attend her last … Continue reading →