My eldest was happy this week as he got a cast and he got to choose the colour he wanted :) Luckily he should only *fingers crossed* only have to wear it for four weeks.
100 fun things to on Father's Day.
Friday, 13 May 2022
Hey readers,
Father's day is just around the corner and you may be thinking of doing something special with him. So do check out my extensive list of 100 things you can do with your dad to spend some extra quality time with him this coming fathers day (or any other day to be fair) check it out below.
1. Go for a bike ride.
2. Go for a hike.
3. Work on a puzzle together.
4. Have games night.
5. Go fishing.
6. Go bowling.
7. Visit a museum.
8. Play golf.
9. Play mini-golf.
10. Change a tire.
11. Go for ice cream.
12. Learn the family history.
13. Make dad a playlist of his favorite songs.
14. Go bird watching.
15. Make breakfast together.
16. Take an online cooking class together.
17. Build a campfire.
18. Watch all the Marvel films in order.
19. Get your karaoke on.
20. Craft together.
21. Go for a picnic.
22. Pamper him with a spa day.
23. Head to a theme park for the day.
24. Fire up the grill.
25. Go camping.
26. visit a historical site.
27. Scrapbooking.
28. take a music class together.
29. Have a photoshoot.
30. Read a book together.
31. Attend a community event
32. Create a first aid kit.
33. Play miniature golf.
34. Play laser tag.
35. Visit a splash park.
36. Visit the library.
37. Play hide and seek.
38. Perform magic tricks.
39. Have a zoom call with extended family.
40. Play Uno.
41. Fly kites.
42. Test drive a car.
43. Visit a national trust property.
44. Complete a lego challenge.
45. Build a rope swing.
46. Complete a science experiment like the coke cola and mentos challenge.
47. Go on a miniature railway.
48. Go on a steam train.
49. Create a rocket.
50. Do a park run.
51. Make a birdhouse.
52. Look for shooting stars.
53. Do a performance.
54. Visit the beach.
55. Go wild swimming.
56. Roll down a hill.
57. Jump in puddles.
58. Play pooh sticks.
59. Do some colour in.
60. Make a daisy chain.
61. Find frog spawn.
62. Climb a tree.
63. Feed wild birds.
64. Go on a night walk.
65. Draw self-portraits.
66. Look for crabs at the beach.
67. Plant some seeds.
68. Bird watching.
69. Skim stones.
70. Ride a donkey.
71. Make art with wild items such as leaves.
72. Visit a farm.
73. Volunteer at an allotment.
74. Make printable coupons.
75. Make up a board game.
76. Read a story together.
77. Send a care package.
78. Look at dads old photo albums.
79. Fill out fun facts printable all about dad.
80. Tackle a DIY project.
81. Make a terrarium.
82. Make a memory box.
83. Play catch.
84. Build a bookshelf.
85. Do a BBQ.
86. Tell jokes.
87. Ask him about his childhood.
88. Plant a tree.
89. Go to see live music.
90. Go to a lido.
91. Go to a car show.
92. Take a segway tour.
93. Go to a buffet.
94. Visit a national park.
95. Solve a problem together.
96. Watch a play.
97. Watch a parade.
98. Make a video.
99. Have a campfire.
100. Make a photo collage.
What do you think of my list of ideas of things to do with your dad? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below.
Cheers for reading X
7 benefits of breakfast.
Monday, 9 May 2022
Hey readers,
We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day but do you know the benefits of eating breakfast.... well I will tell you down below.
1. Fight daytime cravings.
When you skip breakfast, you may feel ravenous later and be tempted to reach for a quick fix such as vending machine candy or doughnuts. In addition, eating breakfast may reduce cravings, especially for sweets and fats.
2. Keeps are brain sharp.
Studies have shown that when people eat breakfast, things like concentration, memory, and energy all improve, making them more alert as well. Eating first thing in the morning raises blood sugar levels and keeps them steady, which can improve mood and help people have more energy.
3. Improves concentration.
Cognitive function and memory improve as a result of people having breakfast. Studies have shown that when people eat breakfast, things like concentration, memory, and energy all improve, making them more alert as well.
4. Breakfast kickstarts your metabolism.
Breakfast jump-starts your metabolism in the morning. Getting your metabolism working early helps burn calories throughout the day. Skipping breakfast your body to converse, rather than burn extra calories.
5. Better Mood.
When you’re hungry, you tend to be grumpy and irritable. Your body is running on empty because it needs fuel. This affects your entire system. Who wants to be around you when you’re like that? DO yourself and everyone around you favour each day…eat breakfast.
6. Family time.
Having breakfast together as a family is an opportunity to spend time with one another. It allows you to enjoy your thought and the opportunity to talk.
7. You can prevent type 2 diabetes.
You read that right. There is significant research showing that you may be able to prevent diabetes by regularly eating a healthy breakfast. In a study conducted over a 10-year program, researchers found that people who regularly ate breakfast decreased their Irish of diabetes by almost 30%. A possible explanation for this is that skipping breakfast can cause insulin resistance, which is a feature of Type 2 Diabetes.
Cheers for reading X
Autistic adulting sucks!
Friday, 6 May 2022
Hey readers,
I hate people, seriously all they ever seem to do is fake it. Why can't people be honest and just tell the truth because you think it hurts people's feelings. But here is the thing I already know so don't pussy around the subject.
It sucks being autistic, the constant rejection of people, pretending to be nice when really they don't give two monkeys.
I am sick of it and sick of this world that I live in. It doesn't help I am stuck in places where people don't really know where to put me. Let's face facts first impressions count and no one likes the awkwardness of autistic people, it is much easier to just deny us the opportunity.
Even though we autistic people would so bloody hard, more so than the average person because we have to-it's a fight to fit in when your just totally failing on the outside. I feel lost and I don't belong, this place feels lonely. Sometimes, I just can't face it anymore but once again you have to find the strength to get back up again even though you are plummeting into a dark, dark place.
It sucks to have to undergo interviews when clearly they are not autistic friendly and again I feel like my needs are met. Don't you understand we autistic people can't cope with question after question without getting burnt out, not to mention the social interaction, it takes all our resources to get through it to then be told that actually, we are not looking for people at the moment?
Why put me through this hell, what you really mean is you are not a suitable candidate, just be honest, at least I know where I stand. Right now I feel insulted and taken for a full. It took all my energy to get out of my comfort zone and I am devastated. It really does suck because of the effort I put into these things but never get the opportunities, I don't know why I bother.
Even as an adult I am always dealt with the hand of rejection and you know what people it sucks, big time for us autistic people to be treated like this. I am just thankful for my blog as it is an outlet when other times I can not muster the words to anyone about the pain I am battling every day. Rant over!
Cheers for reading x
Benefits of learning through play.
Monday, 2 May 2022
Hey readers,
We all know that play is really good for a child but do we know the benefits? That is why I want to explore why playing is so good for the learning of children.
play is a natural way to learn for a child. Children learn through practicing skills, trying out new possibilities. Not to mention play helps revise hypothesized and discover new challenges which then leads to deeper learning. Play allows children to communicate ideas, to understand others through social interaction, paving the way to build deeper understanding and more powerful relationships.
2. Choice.
play gives children the choice such as if they are given different toys to choose from that they want to play with. This is a form of self-expression because they are picking toys that they like.
3. Play helps develop communication.
Play allows children the child an opportunity to communicate through using speech and language skills as a way to express their desires and wants. If the child is playing with others there is a conversation occurring through role-play or making decisions together on what to do.
Even if the child is playing by themselves you most likely find the child will still use self-talk as a form of expressing themselves such as playing with cars they may say such words as wee or beep beep. If the child is playing with others and the other speaks they can learn to interact and maybe learn new words if they haven't heard from them so therefore developing their vocabulary.
4. Helps creativity.
with play, children use their imaginations they do this by doing make-believe games or getting lost in present worlds. Children act out different situations whilst boosting their confidence. The child makes their own rules and learns how to follow them or adapt if needed. These skills are helpful in life as they teach children how to navigate life and develop relationships with others.
5. Gives children space.
When children have time and space to play without restriction, their imitations can roam and they can explore ideas you don't need a large play space. Just try adding simple materials like cardboard boxes to your existing space. This can inspire lots of pretend play, even in small spaces.
6. Physical.
Physical play is important for children to keep fit and healthy. Physical play is the type of play that gets your child moving from big movements like running and jumping to small movements like picking up a pencil or tying a knot.
7. Helps increase self-esteem.
Play is a safe place to practice decision-making and build confidence. Letting children participate in risky play allows them to test what they are capable of. It helps them safely experience their limits and achieve their own goals, ultimately boosting their confidence
8. Gains independence.
While interaction with adults and other children during play builds important cognitive, language, and self-regulation skills, independent play also has benefits. When a child plays alone, it can foster imagination and creative play, build persistence and problem-solving skills, and teach patience and resilience.
What are your thoughts on play? Love to hear them in the comment section down below.
Cheers for reading X
My Sunday Photo 01/05/2022
Sunday, 1 May 2022
My eldest son getting his X-ray and finding out he broke his wrist at school this week.
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