How to take up a Hem
Please read the whole of this article before you begin. When you are a woman of 5ft 3, it can be very difficult to buy a dress that doesn't graze...
10 Signs Your Relationship Could Be Over!
I've had experience with this subject, so I'm not just reeling off information I've gained from the Internet or read in books, even if some of that stuff does ring...
Learning Resources for Children
I've worked in primary schools for many years; in mainstream classroom settings and supporting children with various special educational needs. Here's a list of great resources that you can use...
Free Online Courses (CPD etc)
During Lockdown, I have been advised by my employers to study and complete some online courses for CPD purposes, whilst I've been at home. Apart from giving me added knowledge...
WordPress Themes and Widgets
I'm writing this post in response to a few comments I've received recently about the theme design for my blog. There is someone behind the really technical stuff of Pipstips,...
10 Signs You’re Being Used in a Relationship
I think we have all been there at one time or another. Somebody comes along, makes you feel good about yourself, pays you lots of attention with texts and calls,...
Transitions – How they can affect your child
“The process of adjusting to a new situation is known as a 'Transition'” (Kamen, 2011:283) All through a child’s life, and then reaching adulthood, there will inevitably be changes. The...
10 Tips for Learning a Language
As I sat this morning drinking my coffee and staring into space, it suddenly dawned on me that I had some homework to complete for my french language class today....
Weight Loss Snacks
I've been losing weight for the past 5 weeks, and yesterday I stepped on the scales and lost this week another 2 lbs. So in total that's 1 stone and...
Why Gardening is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
I am writing this post this evening in response to a question asked of me a few weeks ago by my good blogging friend, Mona, at http://www.waywardsparkles.com. I wrote a post...
