Starting my week with The Weekly Edit is a ritual I’ve kept for years. It’s my favourite Monday morning anchor—a chance to slow down, celebrate the ‘small wins,’ and gather the smiles from the week behind us. Part reflection and part record-keeping, it’s my way of documenting our family’s adventures before the next chapter begins....

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If you love street art then you may enjoy exploring the South Bank/Bankside over the next few months. Six murals have been painted, inspired by  the work of Frida Kahlo, who is the subject of a new exhibition at Tate Modern. The artworks are the result of a partnership between Better Bankside and Tate Collective,...

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Starting my week with The Weekly Edit is a ritual I’ve kept for years. It’s my favourite Monday morning anchor—a chance to slow down, celebrate the ‘small wins,’ and gather the smiles from the week behind us. Part reflection and part record-keeping, it’s my way of documenting our family’s adventures before the next chapter begins....

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My reading journey this year has been incredibly rewarding, introducing me to brilliant new voices while allowing me to reconnect with familiar authors. I was so excited to hear that Barbara Erskine’s new book is out soon, and was happy to receive a copy to review and share with you here. I couldn’t put the...

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Starting my week with The Weekly Edit is a ritual I’ve kept for years. It’s my favourite Monday morning anchor—a chance to slow down, celebrate the ‘small wins,’ and gather the smiles from the week behind us. Part reflection and part record-keeping, it’s my way of documenting our family’s adventures before the next chapter begins....

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As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, attention naturally turns to the garden. Keeping children entertained throughout the long summer holidays requires a little planning, but a well- designed play area can provide endless hours of joy. A dedicated space encourages independent play, physical activity, and creativity. Setting up this haven does...

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Starting my week with the Weekly Edit is a ritual I’ve kept for years. It’s my favourite Monday morning anchor—a chance to slow down, celebrate the ‘small wins,’ and gather the smiles from the week behind us. Part reflection and part record-keeping, it’s my way of documenting our family’s adventures before the next chapter begins....

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If you have decided to try watercolour this year and you are hunting for the best watercolor set to start with, two names come up again and again once you start searching: Tobio’s and Emily Lex. They are both aimed squarely at beginners, but they take very different routes to the same destination, and the...

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Summer is a great time to try new crafts, with longer sunnier days giving me more time after work. I recently received a copy of Air-Dry Masterpieces by Hazel Brady to review, this was recently published by Rock Point and contains idea for more than 50 adorable air-dry projects. Air-Dry Masterpieces by Hazel Brady I’ve...

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