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Primary School Series: What to Look for at the Open Mornings
Do your research, talk to parents, and visit open mornings to make a sensible decision when selecting a primary school. For the past few months, I have attended an open morning at various…
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Christmas Traditions: Time to Ring in the Season
It’s that time of the year and it’s time to ring in the season. What are your family Christmas traditions? This post may contain affiliate links for which I may earn a small…
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Primary School Series: State vs Independent Schools
As if looking at local primary schools isn’t challenging enough, what if you throw independent (private) schools into the mix? Some thoughts on state vs independent schools. In the U.K., you can either…
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With Gratitude on Thanksgiving
In addition to turkey, pumpkin pie and American football, Thanksgiving is about gratitude and spending time with family and friends. My daughter is a big fan of Frozen. No surprise here; I think…
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Primary Schools Series: US vs UK Educational System
Another milestone is fast approaching in our parenthood journey: selecting a primary school, so what is the difference between the US vs UK educational system? Although London has been home for the past…
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Days Out: Battersea Park Children’s Zoo
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo is a perfect little zoo for little people who love little adventures and little animals. One of my oldest and dearest friends in London will soon relocate to Zurich…
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Days Out: National Maritime Museum
Explore England’s rich naval history and enjoy family fun at the National Maritime Museum in the heart of Greenwich. National Maritime Museum in the Royal London Borough of Greenwich is dedicated to England’s…
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Happy Diwali: Orange & Almond Cake
Happy Diwali to all those celebrating this joyous holiday of the Festival of Lights across the Indian subcontinent. This calls for a delicious Orange & Almond Cake to share with family and friends. It’s…
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A Happy Spooktacular Halloween
Ghosts, goblins and witches! Oh my! Halloween is upon us. Hope you had a very spooktacular Halloween! Halloween is definitely one of our favourite autumn festivities. Kenz and I have fond childhood memories…
