Author: Lucy Parks There are a million and one things that can go wrong in the average household. At any one moment, a long-overlooked imperfection or structural weakness can reach a tippingpoint. Anyone who has suffered that nightmare moment of hearing an almighty crash and realizing that something has fallen down or collapsed will sympathize. Have …
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Chapter 2 How To Move and Don’t Freak Out I’m just starting to write about it, but this is a new chapter in my/our life……it’s started 2 months ago We left the UK with kids (9-M and 4-F)…to make a long story short = in need of sun…with big hopes and few house arrangements..some ups …
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Life Changes This morning, while browsing through a parenting social media site, I came across a post that really struck a chord. A series of shorts portraying a woman struggling through long nights with her baby, later a toddler and growing child, followed by a montage of significant milestones in her daughter’s life – sleepovers, …
As a child growing up in the 60’s and 70’s in England, I remember simple family times, when we had a piano in the front room which my mum would play on special occasions like Christmas. Myself and my sister and brother were all squeezed into 1 bedroom, as my Grandmother occupied the other spare …
Life is never beige! So, I have never written a Costa Women blog before – but Andrea’s enthusiastic tips and Ali’s relentless drive and motivation went into my brain bucket. Ever since we were handed the gauntlet of a blog challenge at our recent Business Breakfast meeting, ‘Blog’ has been rattling around… I am …
5 Types of Kitchen Person – Which Are You? Your kitchen is a very special place, not just where food is produced but normally the hub of the home for family gatherings and a place to socialize. We spend a lot of time in them, as the mama of 5 and a kitchen cabinet …
Recently, on the costawomen.com Facebook page, I asked for one tip our Facebook Friends would give to someone moving to Spain. The responses ranged from research before you move here, embracing the culture and the all important – learning the language. Thinking about taking the plunge? Hannah Murray – presenter on Talk Radio …
Mother’s Day in the UK is a distant memory, but we still have it to look forward to here in Spain! This year it’s on Sunday 7th May and so don’t be surprised if your kids come home from school with little cards or gifts for you. As an expat Mum, which one should …
Introducing Mundo Mania – A world of fun for everyone! Mundo Mania is under construction in Cancelada, Estepona. Due to open on Saturday 3rd December, this will be the biggest family entertainment centre in the area offering something for all the family (babies, toddlers, kids, teens, mums and dads and even grandparents!) The centre …
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I can’t believe it, but somehow the long summer holidays are nearly over and term is beginning in state primary schools on the 12th of September! This final 12 days is always the worst bit for us, as summer school ends, work picks up and some how you have to juggle a bored kid and …
