Category Archives: Relationships

Talents

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Cheryl

The Parable of the Talents (see below) is a well known Parable told by Jesus and is a story about investment. Most versions, talk about talents as a form of currency and biblical scholars talk about it as a gift … Continue reading →

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Orbi Science Museum

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Cheryl

“We are heading out to Orbi on Tuesday, fancy joining us?” A friend invited.  “Sure” I replied not knowing what I was signing up for.  It turns out that Orbi is a collaboration between Sega and BBC Earth. It is … Continue reading →

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50 Summer Activities for Older Children Part 4

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Cheryl

Today sees the final post of my Summer Series- 50 Activities for older children. I have been working through the list alphabetically and have come to the final three sections. Outdoors Go Geocaching I love this activity as it can … Continue reading →

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50 Summer Activities for Older Children Part 3

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Cheryl

We are halfway through the  series and a third of the way through our summer holidays. I hope you’re finding this series useful, and have found activities to do with your brood. We’ve headed out on a few adventures- some … Continue reading →

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50 Summer Activities for Older Children; Part 2

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Cheryl

Keeping children entertained so there’s less fighting, limited amounts of time saying- ‘I’m bored’ or getting up to mischief due to boredom. That’s the aim of the list. Hopefully some of these activities are not too adult intensive and I’ve … Continue reading →

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50 Summer Activities for Older Children

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Cheryl

The summer holidays, I’m excited and anxious. This year our children broke up on the 30th June, going back on the 4th September. It’s great, but we are spending July in Tokyo and in the summer, Tokyo isn’t pleasant. (30+ … Continue reading →

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Mighty to Save

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Cheryl

It has been a tough couple of weeks.  My Plantar Fasciitus is back and again it is causing problems… The biggest is that I haven’t the emotional, mental or physical energy to cope. Boy have I missed it! As I … Continue reading →

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There was an old woman…

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Cheryl

It had been such a lovely day. The children had broken up on holiday after a half day at school and so we had headed up to Yoyogi Park for our traditional Hanami picnic.     It was a glorious- a collection … Continue reading →

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Play- plugged or unplugged?

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Cheryl

There is a lot flying round the social media at the moment about play. The importance of play. Children being able to play outside. Or my favourite: ‘You know you were a child of the 70’s/ 80’s when…’ Granted things … Continue reading →

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Love is the hardest part.

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Cheryl

I do admire my husband for marrying again. I’m not sure I would do it. I grew up with the happily ever after. My parents have been married for over 40 years and while they are happily married, I know … Continue reading →

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