Why libraries are good for children

Hey readers,

I adore the library because it has an enormous selection of books that anyone, regardless of age or financial situation, can check out and read.

 I want to make reading a relaxing habit for my kids because it is so enjoyable.

 I will be discussing the benefits of libraries for kids in this post; you can read my opinions below. 

Firstly, if you make it a fun day out for your child, such as getting on a bus, grabbing a drink, and checking out the books that are available at your local library. 

This can be a positive influence on the way that child views reading and furthermore can create excitement and a sense of adventure.

The library is an amazing place because it is accessible to everyone, regardless of background. 

It is not necessary to worry about how much books will cost because the library has a wide selection of free books that you can check out.

Your child can develop a sense of independence by selecting books that interest them by visiting the library. 

 Additionally, this can encourage your child to read about topics they find interesting.

As soon as your kids sign up for a library card, they become independent and bear responsibility for the library. 

 It teaches the child to take care of books and ensures that they are returned on time. Alternatively, it instills in them an early understanding of the consequences of breaking rules. 

In my opinion, a child should learn this valuable lesson early in life: having options.

Allowing a child to use the library's resources fosters learning, comprehension, and the development of their imagination. 

 It can assist the child's education, learning, and independence in acquiring new knowledge. It can also help the child grow more self-assured.

Do you enjoy bringing your kids to the library? How do you feel about children visiting libraries? I would love to hear your opinions below. 

Cheers for reading X

My Sunday Photo 27/02/2022

The boys were impressed with our city's mayors car :D

Cheers for reading X

             

The day in the life of a depressive.

Hey readers,

Today I woke up elevated with thoughts of all sorts of possibilities and within ten minutes everything got shot down again. You see depression for me anyway is not where you sit in the corner and cry 24/7 - though there have been times when I have done that. But I feel depression is not simply the black cloud that hangs above but it is all sorts of emotions that I experience during the day.

This may seem an odd thing to say but there are glimpses of happiness that can last 30 seconds to five minutes and I have even been known to laugh. You would think nothing was wrong with me, but you will be fooled.

Then my brain reminds me of how shit my life is and how I mess up everything, and the majority of the time it can be rooted in my autism. I don't care what people's views are living with autism is no walk in the park and it is hard to deal with. Sometimes, I just want to have a break from myself and then just stop the work. It is exhausting and emotionally draining, which affects my mood deeply.

The next feeling could be agitation and just the general hopelessness of being stuck in a situation that I have no control over.

Anger comes along when I have to listen to the next person who tells me that it is mind over matter and that I can achieve anything if I put my mind to it. Don't let the autism get the way they chant, but basically, everyone can fuck I want to be dead. For that one second sometimes you think the world would be better if I simply didn't exist than having to deal with the nonsense that circulates around my head.

But then there are moments that are beautiful that are full of wonder and amazement that I can almost think I have achieved something good that day.

Until you start crying randomly at some music that brings it all back and all the negativity is refaced.

You see depression isn't just one set of emotions, I have only named a few in this post but I want people to be aware that this mental illness is not just a dichotomy and that it is much more complicated than what the media portray.

Cheers for reading X

Figure Out What You Can About Freebies Today!

You'll want to learn about freebies because they can save you time and money. They're a great way to get familiar with a product. Plus, they are free for the customer and so they are something that a lot of people will enjoy.

There are a lot of freebies you can get, you just have to know how to search for them and use websites like bestfreestuff.co.uk. In that way, you'll be sure to get a great idea as to whether or not you're getting a freebie that will get to you in time for it to be useful. Don't order a bunch of freebies that are from an older promotion, try to find those that just came out. That way, you can be sure that they didn't run out and that you can get your free items as soon as they come out for you.

When you get a freebie you need to make sure you check over it as soon as possible. If it's a food item, for instance, it may not last that long. A sample size isn't going to be as big as a regular portion in the way of food or products you can use that expire after a certain amount of time. There should be a date on everything, so follow that for the best results. Don't use anything you get that accidentally was opened or anything of that nature so that you can be sure to be safe.

Now it should be more clear to you what you need to know about freebies for them to be something you can enjoy. There are quite a few out there that will meet your needs in the right way. Just be careful to select what is going to work the best for you!

If you want to win a Lindt Gold Bunny then all you have to do is simply visit here and enter. They have 300 available.  

Easy pancake recipe.

 Hey readers,

Who doesn't like a good pancake and with Shove Tuesday this year on 1st March then you need my easy pancake recipe, no stress just tasty pancakes. 

Ingredients. 

* 100g flour

* 2 large eggs

* 300ml milk

* 1 tbsp on sunflower oil plus a bit more for the frying element. 

* Lemon juice (optional). 

* Caster sugar (optional). 

How to make pancakes. 

To make the batter sieve the flour, then make a well in the middle. Pour the egg slowly into the well and slowly whish the milk to make a smooth batter. He should be the consistency of pouring milk. 

Heat the frying pan and put a little oil to coat the pan. When it is hot enough get some kitchen roll and wipe away the access of oil left in the frying pan. Add a small ladleful of batter and tilt the pan to swirl the batter evenly and thinly. Cook the pancake for 1-2 minutes or until the pancake is golden underneath. 

Losen the edges of all the pancake with a palette knife. Flip over and cook for another minute or until golden. Slide on the plate and sprinkle some caster sugar and lemon onto the pancake. Of course, you don't have to that you can simply but whatever condiment you enjoy to have on your pancake. 

Enjoy X

My Sunday Photo 20/02/2022

Half term holiday mayhem 😂

             

15 of the best mum hacks

 Hey readers,

As a parent, we all want to have ways to make life easier for the things that we do and that is why mum hacks are brilliant as they give you ideas of how to make your life easier. 

Below I have 15 of the best mum hacks for you to take away and use if you so wish. 

15 of the best mum hacks!

1. Rotate toys. 

Kids get bored of toys and to make it more manageable for them only get a few toys out of a time. Then keep them out for a suitable time and then every now again swap them over for different toys, this helps reduce boredom. 

2. Chores.

Kids love to imitate parents so why not get your kids to help out with chores, it keeps them entertained and you could get some chores done as well.  

3. Minor burns. 

The healing properties of acetic acid in vinegar can help relieve the pain, itching, and inflammation that comes along with the vinegar. The vinegar also pulls heat from the burn, thereby nulling the pain naturally. Take a cotton swab dip it in a teaspoon of vinegar and dab on the burn area gently for the desired effect. The astringent properties of vinegar will also keep you burn from becoming infected.

4. Sale. 

 Save money by buying kids toys when are on sale as stores have sales throughout the year such as Sainsbury's 25% off toys now and again.  

Hide them away for when needed and save some pennies plus you don't have to get so overwhelmed when say it is Christmas or birthday as you have brought some presents during the year and is not one go. 

5. Preparation.

Preparing lunches the night before saves time and one less thing to do in the morning. 

6. Batch cooking. 

When cooking meals double the amount and then freeze it for another day when it is manic, so quick and easy meals with no stress. 

7. Declutter. 

Every six months go through kids' toys and declutter any that is grown out of or broken etc then it doesn't get so overwhelming with clutter when you get birthdays and Christmases happening. 

8. Things to put in a car. 

If you have a car put a toothbrush, paste, and spare PJs in the boot for when you are out late then you get them ready for bed with ease.

9. Soggy shoes.

Trying to get soggy shoes to try out then try scrunching up some old newspaper and put it into the shoes. This will help soak up moisture in no time at all.

10. Sandy feet. 

 Hate sandy feet at the beach than simply rub talc on the feet and you will be amazed at how the sand will come off the feet. 

11.  Washing kid's hair. 

When you are washing your kid's hair in the bath get them to hold a flannel on their face. This means then they won't get shampoo in the eyes which makes it so much easier to do the job of washing kids' hair. 

12. Storage hack. 

 Store play-doh in a carousel for k cups, so handy all tidy and in one place. 

13.  Shoes.

coat hank near the front door stops shoes from going missing and is handy for when you are in a rush and want to grab and go.

14. Snack. 

A clever little snack for kids is to freeze yoghurts to make them into lollies. All you need to do is put a stick into the top of a fromage frais and freeze it there you have a lolly, kids really love these lollies. 

15. Car toys. 

Need someone where to store car toys then why not use a magnetic knife holder to put the toy cars on, simple solution and can put the magnetic knife holder onto the wall which clears up space, win-win :) 

What do you think of my mum's hacks? is there any I have missed that you think is a brilliant hack to making life easy? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below. 

Cheers for reading X