Winter can be a tricky season because the harsh weather conditions can make it difficult or even impossible to spend time outside. This is problematic because it is very important for people to spend time outdoors during winter for a few different reasons. Read on to find out more. Vitamin D One of the main reasons that it is important to spend time outside is so that you are getting vitamin D ...
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Living Arrows 6/52 – Amy’s school entrance exam
Today's post is up a little later than usual and that's because we had one hell of a busy week and this morning was no different. In fact, it was the day of Amy's school entrance exam and I've been rushing around like a blue arse fly. So this week's pic shows her on our way to her future primary school - happily singing and jumping around with my umbrella. If you've got no idea what a school ...
How to look after your eyes in winter
Are you suffering from dry eyes or are you off on a skiing holiday soon? Make sure to read this post for some top tips on keeping your eyes healthy. While your main worry during the cold months might be staying warm, it's especially important to look after your eyes in winter. So don't take good vision and eye health for granted and follow these simple steps to ensure your eyes stay ...
Living Arrows 5/52 – Enjoying a slippery winter day
We're slowing getting back to normal. Amy is finally feeling a little more energetic again, so we made the most of the beautiful winter day by having a long walk. As you can see in the picture below, Amy had an absolute blast sliding up and down the frozen pathways. Me? Not so much. I walked like a penguin with slow and wobbly steps while Amy pretended to be a figure skater. Despite, the odd ...
Living Arrows 3/52 – Or how to catch snowflakes with your tongue
“You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth” Winter has finally arrived and as you can see in the photo below, Amy is very much enjoying it. It's been snowing pretty much all week with most of the week disappearing towards the middle of the week. But Friday saw a cold front coming in, so everything is still covered in a white blanket. I don't know about you but I ...
10 Christmas Safety Tips For Families
It's less than 2 months until Christmas and if you're anything like me your planning is at full blast. There are presents to buy, Christmas Markets to visit, dinners to be planned and relatives to be visited. In short: the run-up to Christmas can be incredibly hectic. To ensure that you're having a fun and safe holiday season, I've got 10 Christmas safety tips for you and your family! Christmas ...