Knock knock, who's there? Unexpected visitors!

We were sitting in an empty classroom. My husband, our eldest son and me. We were waiting for the final results of his exams. Go and socialize! In the other class rooms I saw students having fun, and talking busily. While outside the parents were having what seemed to be very animated conversations. So I...

'We're going for a nice, family walk!' I told the kids. And I felt a bit sweaty while delivering my message. Because I know my kids... 'It will be great fun!!!' I added against my better judgement. But sure enough, the kids started a revolt, saying they didn't want to go. 'If you're not coming,...

Yesterday my two youngest sons came home from school. And yet again they were carrying a selfmade bird house. I don't know what their arts and crafts teacher is thinking, but I'm seriously considering starting my own Bird Bungalow Park. This may very well be the tenth bird house they've made... Bird house At first...

More and more often now, it seems people are opting for an alternative to pricey get-aways. Like Pippa to Kate Middleton, the staycation may not be the real deal, but she’s still just as attractive as her older sister, coming out of nowhere to steal the show. Staycations are hot According to Forbes, the staycation...

I used to greatly prefer réál books to eBooks.But then I discovered the perks of eBooks, and now I find myself using my eReader all the time. However, unlike paper books, eReaders have needs. They run on batteries. Modern day reading One day, while I was out in our garden basking  in the sunshine, while...

Adding a splash of colour to your garden is easypeasy! There's this saying: 'You're doing it wrong! You let someone els do it!' To be frank, that's a bit how I feel about gardening. I love our garden, but mostly to sit in it and read a book. Nevertheless, if you like a nice garden...