Morning sunlight filtering through fruit trees above garden chairs in a quiet corner.

My quiet corner. A place to pause, think and watch the day begin.

Quiet Corners: August’s Make Life Special Challenge

Posted 3rd August 2026
Quiet Corners

Family recording simple video interviews at home, asking favourite‑memory questions, Kent living room, Christmas Day.

Advent Challenge 25: Funniest memory from the year? Ask each family member, perhaps even make a video of them all

Posted 25th December 2024

Merry Christmas!

Please have a fantastic day. It can be stressful, frustrating and tiring but it is a...

Children enjoying a bubble bath gentle Christmas music, Kent home, cosy evening.

Advent Challenge 24: Draw the kids a bubble bath by candlelight with Christmas tunes playing on the stereo

Posted 24th December 2024

Draw the kids a bubble bath!

I'm not going to go anywhere near telling you how to draw a bubble bath...

Close-up of handwritten New Year’s goals, notebook and pen, Kent home, holiday spirit.

Advent Challenge 23: Make some personal and family New Years goals

Posted 23rd December 2024

What will you do in 2025 to 'Make Life Special'?

I bet there is something about which you have said,...

Family sorting through photos together, Kent home, creating a yearbook, festive atmosphere.

Advent Challenge 22: Choose your favourite photos for a family yearbook

Posted 22nd December 2024

How many photographs do you have on your phone?

How often do you properly look through your photos and...

Close-up of colourful 80’s Christmas sweaters, camera ready, Kent home, holiday spirit.

Advent Challenge 21: Have a funny Christmas photo shoot (80’s Christmas sweaters_!)

Posted 21st December 2024

When did Christmas jumpers become a thing?

Oh the 1980's! So much to answer for... What began innocently...

Family dancing in the living room to Christmas music, Kent home, festive fun and laughter.

Advent Challenge 20: Have a living room dance party to a fun Christmas album

Posted 20th December 2024

Everyone I know has a favourite Christmas Song even if they don't let on.

I have lots of favourites. How...

Smiling neighbours greeting each other at the door, Kent village, festive atmosphere.

Advent Challenge 19: Say hello to a neighbour

Posted 19th December 2024

Where do I know that face from?

Have you ever been out somewhere, seen a face pass by perhaps with a...

Close-up of a child drawing inside a thank-you card, coloured pens and paper, Kent home, holiday spirit.

Advent Challenge 18: Make (or draw inside) thank you cards that are ready to be filled out after Christmas

Posted 18th December 2024

This is another great way to occupy children with something creative.

Do you experience a little buzz...

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