tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41831569813137753892024-03-18T02:59:15.632+00:00ArthurwearsA Parenting and Play based Learning blogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger250125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183156981313775389.post-34103718927974330142024-03-11T13:19:00.002+00:002024-03-11T13:24:45.497+00:006 Reasons to Get Your Toddler Interested in Sports and Athletics<div>It may already seem obvious that regular physical activity benefits young children, but current research is digging deeper on just how much of an impact it makes. A recent study by Brujins et al, published in the <i>International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity</i>, found that children who were introduced to physical activities when they were toddlers exhibited significantly better health outcomes and cognitive performance than their less active peers. </div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XA7rGl0vRhDR0P317Nv2h5r4cnX-PNvxQYd-lrgLNSbjbe0d8Qw9fNBlEXpBEtTUQwEGTCzv2d1EKeX6v6EFdfyAU3XFk_OmIL88WHMVC4botOTD9dOo6Z2i9eBz97CCeMcLtznJz5VtiLpUACdFOxLw4U5K5u7E8HbS54DuxsEfxWfH3Mr5wCSB59BW/s3600/6_reasons_to_get_your_child_interested-in_sports_and_athletics.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="6 reasons to get your child interested in sports and athletics" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XA7rGl0vRhDR0P317Nv2h5r4cnX-PNvxQYd-lrgLNSbjbe0d8Qw9fNBlEXpBEtTUQwEGTCzv2d1EKeX6v6EFdfyAU3XFk_OmIL88WHMVC4botOTD9dOo6Z2i9eBz97CCeMcLtznJz5VtiLpUACdFOxLw4U5K5u7E8HbS54DuxsEfxWfH3Mr5wCSB59BW/w640-h426/6_reasons_to_get_your_child_interested-in_sports_and_athletics.jpeg" title="6 reasons to get your child interested in sports and athletics" width="640"></a></div><br></div><div>Many institutions across Asia have demonstrated their commitment to nurturing young talents through sports and athletics, knowing how much it matters to kids’ holistic development. In <a href="https://singaporeschoolkinderland.com/academics/kinderland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kinderland Singapore</a>, for example, they have a special program called KinderFit where young learners are encouraged to participate in sports and athletic activities that contribute to their overall wellness. To see KinderFit in action, as well as other activities that are meant to strengthen toddlers’ holistic growth, parents can check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KinderlandSG/" target="_blank">Kinderland Singapore’s Facebook page</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcKt4gR59YIRZSBz2ZX8vA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kinderland Singapore’s official YouTube channel. </a></div><span></span><a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2024/03/6-reasons-to-get-your-toddler-interested-in-sports-and-athletics.html#more">Click here to read more of this post....</a>Sarah Arthurwearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09182659584731313050noreply@blogger.comUnited Kingdom55.378051 -3.43597327.067817163821154 -38.592223 83.688284836178838 31.720277tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183156981313775389.post-68007146946648729782024-03-07T00:00:00.000+00:002024-03-08T11:47:10.239+00:00School readiness – preparing your child for Reception Class<div>
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This blog invites you to discover how we blend artistry with eco-consciousness, customer-centric services with unparalleled quality, and an ever-evolving collection that keeps pace with the latest design trends.<span></span></div><a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2024/01/sustainable-customized-wallpaper-wallpapermural.html#more">Click here to read more of this post....</a>Sarah Arthurwearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09182659584731313050noreply@blogger.comUnited Kingdom55.378051 -3.43597327.067817163821154 -38.592223 83.688284836178838 31.720277tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183156981313775389.post-17080111336209215672024-01-31T13:39:00.001+00:002024-01-31T13:47:48.685+00:00How to make the IKEA sofa bed more comfortable <div>Are you wondering how to make your IKEA HEMNES day bed sofa bed more comfortable?</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrYQpU-hMZ6oKK-37dRvf9TIxpydPIosJdEQBc57yh0iMkEoXKC5zHqBpPthNKXedWJyQRkKD6lIGdWmXdD74fsyv9aNXULxjvi43aHtKqaCMMEmRKqVYWjx73hJeRDdEjVbHM4nGf9Eqoxfbq08Sxnxwxm-H_u9Uj1SmtNU7PsoXyRCILoSUH09k0PYY4/s3600/how_to_make_guest_bed_more_comfortable%20(5).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how to make your IKEA HEMNES extendable daybed more comfortable" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrYQpU-hMZ6oKK-37dRvf9TIxpydPIosJdEQBc57yh0iMkEoXKC5zHqBpPthNKXedWJyQRkKD6lIGdWmXdD74fsyv9aNXULxjvi43aHtKqaCMMEmRKqVYWjx73hJeRDdEjVbHM4nGf9Eqoxfbq08Sxnxwxm-H_u9Uj1SmtNU7PsoXyRCILoSUH09k0PYY4/w640-h426/how_to_make_guest_bed_more_comfortable%20(5).jpeg" title="IKEA HEMNES sofa bed" width="640"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclosure: Gifted items mentioned</span></div></div><div><br></div><div>Making your guest bed more comfortable for visitors, or even for yourself if you use it as a spare bed is really important for a quality night sleep. There is nothing worse than dealing with aches and pains in a morning after sleeping on a mattress which doesn’t support you…or losing your pillow down the back of your bed in the middle of the night!</div><div><br></div><div>This blog post will give you some realistic, affordable and helpful advice to make your bed more comfortable…<span></span></div><a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2024/01/how-to-make-ikea-sofa-day-bed-more-comfortable.html#more">Click here to read more of this post....</a>Sarah Arthurwearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09182659584731313050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183156981313775389.post-75009205307076218482024-01-31T12:00:00.004+00:002024-01-31T15:51:03.967+00:00Revolutionizing Home Decor: The Eco-Friendly, Customizable World of Peel and Paper<p><a href="https://peelandpaper.co.uk/" target="_blank">Peel and Paper</a>, a revolutionary wallpaper company, is transforming the way we think about interior design. 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Perhaps you have purchased one and now you don't know what to do with it, and need some help and advice on tuff tray set ups? </div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE2VTdzMuVrdSF_67bttA9eR3Lqt5qloUYawOcZ2HoqJwsML2eLt6ufUUSNr_0D3AwLEPfZP9TlJOORkDq_j-A0Hdzdvv-MPGVRuOlIsQGJbDk2ZbrNhs0c5qpZeVtlpldB_13ZHdYna8SMaLsJuwchItJLkmVzd8bFL6JwrPzJOnqDB-o_S8Iok7Je7hK/s3600/complete_guide_to_tuff_trays.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="complete guide to tuff trays" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE2VTdzMuVrdSF_67bttA9eR3Lqt5qloUYawOcZ2HoqJwsML2eLt6ufUUSNr_0D3AwLEPfZP9TlJOORkDq_j-A0Hdzdvv-MPGVRuOlIsQGJbDk2ZbrNhs0c5qpZeVtlpldB_13ZHdYna8SMaLsJuwchItJLkmVzd8bFL6JwrPzJOnqDB-o_S8Iok7Je7hK/w640-h426/complete_guide_to_tuff_trays.jpeg" title="complete guide to tuff trays" width="640"></a></div><br></div><div>Fear not, we have you covered! This post will tell you everything you need to know about tuff trays and will sign post you to some fab tuff tray play ideas too!<span></span></div><a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2023/11/complete-guide-to-tuff-trays.html#more">Click here to read more of this post....</a>Sarah Arthurwearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09182659584731313050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183156981313775389.post-3050896973515718812023-12-29T10:00:00.014+00:002023-12-29T22:13:03.683+00:00How to Help Your Child Develop the Pre-Literacy and Numeracy Skills They Need for Kindergarten<div>While kindergarten serves as the introduction to formal education for many young children, it isn’t always the initial place where a child receives their first learning experience. The home is often credited as a child’s first school because their parents—who are considered to be their first educators—provide them with a safe and nurturing learning environment where they can develop their motor, language, and imagination skills. Creating this environment is crucial during early childhood development, as it helps provide children with a strong foundation for academic success. It also gives parents the opportunity to equip their children with the pre-literacy and numeracy skills they need to prepare themselves for their kindergarten years.</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3bSta31QJGhiO-VQe7MB5rFtRhJlGL38xtfhRcl_9hyzQ2cCdZpw7mKlFzd9jPPCW2QozgdVzhX6c68cU9chB88DBhgd-sSuyYuohtFbuMszoFkTc8r6VaAI3x9126tk9U04sP0mKnlmfu-LdGFoiZGnksZ5sgnXisH4rRDAYcDp8_R7etTcjuBG23VV/s3600/how_to_help_children_develop_preliteracy_numeracy_skills_needed_for_kindergarten.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how to help your child develop the pre-literacy and numeracy skills they need for kindergarten" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3bSta31QJGhiO-VQe7MB5rFtRhJlGL38xtfhRcl_9hyzQ2cCdZpw7mKlFzd9jPPCW2QozgdVzhX6c68cU9chB88DBhgd-sSuyYuohtFbuMszoFkTc8r6VaAI3x9126tk9U04sP0mKnlmfu-LdGFoiZGnksZ5sgnXisH4rRDAYcDp8_R7etTcjuBG23VV/w640-h426/how_to_help_children_develop_preliteracy_numeracy_skills_needed_for_kindergarten.jpeg" title="how to help your child develop the pre-literacy and numeracy skills they need for kindergarten" width="640"></a></div><br></div><div>Speaking, reading, writing, and counting numbers are just some of the important skills children must learn before they begin their educational journey at a <a href="https://www.sais.edu.sg/academics/early-learning-village/" target="_blank"> preschool in Singapore</a> or in any other country in the world. When they’re able to develop their pre-literacy skills and <a href="https://good2knownetwork.org/why-is-math-important-in-early-learning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">numeracy skills early</a>, children can navigate the challenges of kindergarten with great certainty and cultivate a love for learning. They can also express themselves more clearly and engage with their peers and teachers more confidently. </div><div><br></div><div>For a child to achieve good pre-literacy and numeracy skills, however, parents need to convey the lessons they want their little one to learn effectively so that they can absorb the knowledge in a manner they can understand. <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0885200616300230" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parental facilitation</a> of early mathematics and reading skills plays a key role in the future of a child’s academic success, and as a parent, you want to ensure that you’re employing the right activities to provide your child with <a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2019/10/child-led-playroom-open-ended-learning-through-play.html">the best learning environment at home.</a> If you’re looking for more ideas, here are some strategies you can implement to help improve your child’s pre-literacy and numeracy skills.<span></span></div><a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2023/12/How-to-Help-Your-Child-Develop-the-Pre-Literacy-and-Numeracy-Skills-They-Need-for-Kindergarten.html#more">Click here to read more of this post....</a>Sarah Arthurwearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09182659584731313050noreply@blogger.comUnited Kingdom55.378051 -3.43597327.067817163821154 -38.592223 83.688284836178838 31.720277tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183156981313775389.post-12167463417003302052023-12-23T07:00:00.000+00:002023-12-23T12:57:00.926+00:00Christmas Eve Poem for Parents<div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There are so many <a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2021/03/what-is-child-led-learning-loose-parts-playdough.html" target="_blank">benefits of playdough play</a>, whether your children prefer lots of structure or to <a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2018/10/mixing-colours-of-playdough.html" target="_blank">mix the colours of the playdough </a>it is a great way to release inner creativity and to keep little ones (and big ones!) busy and entertained with an activity over the holiday season. 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I am now posting them here for my blog readers to benefit from too. You can also find a <a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2020/01/valentines-day-tuff-tray-sensory-play.html" target="_blank">home made playdough recipe here. <span></span></a></span></div></div></div><a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2022/11/christmas-playdough-mats-free-download.html#more">Click here to read more of this post....</a>Sarah Arthurwearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09182659584731313050noreply@blogger.comUnited Kingdom55.378051 -3.43597327.067817163821154 -38.592223 83.688284836178838 31.720277tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183156981313775389.post-65844478892906679252023-11-16T11:12:00.005+00:002023-12-29T22:14:40.088+00:009 Things You Need to Upgrade Your House in SG into a Smart Home<div>In 2014, Singapore launched a highly ambitious initiative, Smart Nation, to make the city-state one of the first smart cities in the world. In many aspects of urban life, the country has succeeded in doing just that. Moreover, within modern Singapore homes, smart technology is becoming the norm, improving the lives of busy residents in this fast-paced and cosmopolitan city.</div><div><br></div><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht7LAUo2UOtFnvnGH5MbvfR88kM2YNf_BeT59EFjVfytPmiaDIxJnShrMmM_daLc_C_35JiQLsB1fPdAQK5kcckxlAQNb3IFwJFXUnEkGoLYUKsjeTsGtMSQciTlJO0TIaSiRIsXb44bZqOGnAiDTbUXld5qGTqr2qz3N2CEzuT3Zaqk3QIKGnUtp3G6Rc/s3600/things_you_need_to_upgrade_your_SG_home_into_a_smart_home.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Things you need to upgrade your SG home into a Smart Home" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht7LAUo2UOtFnvnGH5MbvfR88kM2YNf_BeT59EFjVfytPmiaDIxJnShrMmM_daLc_C_35JiQLsB1fPdAQK5kcckxlAQNb3IFwJFXUnEkGoLYUKsjeTsGtMSQciTlJO0TIaSiRIsXb44bZqOGnAiDTbUXld5qGTqr2qz3N2CEzuT3Zaqk3QIKGnUtp3G6Rc/w640-h426/things_you_need_to_upgrade_your_SG_home_into_a_smart_home.jpeg" title="Things you need to upgrade your SG home into a Smart Home" width="640"></a></div><div><br></div><div>Do you currently live in Singapore, and are you thinking about rolling out such a change in your household? What exactly will it take to convert an ordinary home into a so-called “smart home” of the future? Here are nine things you’ll need to turn your house into a bona fide smart home: <span></span></div><a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2023/11/9-Things-You-Need-to-Upgrade-Your-House-in-SG-into-a-Smart-Home.html#more">Click here to read more of this post....</a>Sarah Arthurwearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09182659584731313050noreply@blogger.comSingapore1.352083 103.819836-26.958150836178845 68.663586 29.662316836178846 138.976086tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183156981313775389.post-1381645954751325692023-11-14T10:35:00.005+00:002024-01-04T10:52:38.660+00:00How to Become an Organ Donor and Why You Should Become One<div>Every year, more than 500 patients in Singapore are in need of a life-saving <a href="https://www.nuh.com.sg/our-services/Specialties/Organ-Transplantation/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">organ transplant</a>. Some of these patients are lucky enough to quickly receive a compatible organ from a living donor—who is typically a member of their family; other patients may not be as fortunate, with some having to wait anywhere from 5 up to 17 years before finding a suitable organ. This long wait time isn’t only emotionally draining, but also agonising because the reality is that some patients will die waiting because there aren’t enough available organs for transplant. </div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixCBf7Nz0E3232oWyi4VXxny5nNVOyOauY0_Ar_NeTCXIrc5oBudghyphenhyphenxqDjfDJdQiHRCoJApqTygP5scWFsZ0B-rk8TGlHGOYoBjiZQhWoWl3imzApthOJNNHp3LokIf8a6ymNEYNz1URaS5rPEfMM-bwG7yGdB4uv0tG0N69IrWOBQt_s7dl_9SoeWg9Y/s3600/how_to_become_an_organ_donor.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how to become an organ donor and why you should" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixCBf7Nz0E3232oWyi4VXxny5nNVOyOauY0_Ar_NeTCXIrc5oBudghyphenhyphenxqDjfDJdQiHRCoJApqTygP5scWFsZ0B-rk8TGlHGOYoBjiZQhWoWl3imzApthOJNNHp3LokIf8a6ymNEYNz1URaS5rPEfMM-bwG7yGdB4uv0tG0N69IrWOBQt_s7dl_9SoeWg9Y/w640-h426/how_to_become_an_organ_donor.jpeg" title="how to become an organ donor and why you should" width="640"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Singapore has one of the lowest organ donation rates in the world, with 4.48 deceased donors per million population. A possible reason for this is that Singapore is the sole Asian country adopting an opt-out organ donor system. In the Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA), Singapore citizens and permanent residents can opt out from donating all of their organs and/or the specific organs listed under HOTA. <span></span></div><a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2023/11/how-to-become-an-organ-donor-and-why-you-should-become-one.html#more">Click here to read more of this post....</a>Sarah Arthurwearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09182659584731313050noreply@blogger.comSingapore1.352083 103.819836-26.958150836178845 68.663586 29.662316836178846 138.976086tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183156981313775389.post-14691297150982229352023-11-13T22:04:00.004+00:002023-11-14T09:18:53.443+00:00Gift Guide for 40 year oldsWelcome to our carefully curated gift guide for 40-year-olds! Whether it's a milestone birthday, a special anniversary, or just a thoughtful gesture, finding the perfect gift for someone in their 40s can be a delightful challenge. At this stage of life, individuals often have a clearer sense of their interests and preferences, making it all the more important to choose a gift that resonates with their unique personality and experiences. <div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYgezoFO_8xbgn_6HVsu2qrgrWLwZijsFXFbJG_vFFGfvW4oCGf-bOJpQW1ocnDU_e3SA6pyp3Udi7ViH_SVCrlxCcRqxOHNTsjJ6pU5KjjXsmxGD9NHBt1E_8geCjiWCfBX7OjIKOoNi7mCn4LUF1QuH_Oeq1yER4YBd7lTx3S7e5FLwan1xdUaNq5kfG/s3600/gift_guide_for_40_yr_olds.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="gift guide for 40 year olds" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYgezoFO_8xbgn_6HVsu2qrgrWLwZijsFXFbJG_vFFGfvW4oCGf-bOJpQW1ocnDU_e3SA6pyp3Udi7ViH_SVCrlxCcRqxOHNTsjJ6pU5KjjXsmxGD9NHBt1E_8geCjiWCfBX7OjIKOoNi7mCn4LUF1QuH_Oeq1yER4YBd7lTx3S7e5FLwan1xdUaNq5kfG/w640-h426/gift_guide_for_40_yr_olds.jpeg" title="gift guide for 40 year olds" width="640"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclosure: Some of these items were gifted in return for an honest review.</span></div><div><br></div><div>In this comprehensive guide, we've compiled a diverse range of gift ideas that cater to the tastes, passions, and lifestyles of those navigating their 40s. From personalized and meaningful presents to practical and indulgent options, you'll discover the ideal gift to celebrate this significant moment in their life. So, whether you're shopping for a friend, family member, or your significant other, let's dive into this treasure trove of gift inspiration to help you make their 40s even more remarkable!</div><div><span></span></div><a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2023/11/gift-guide-for-40-year-olds.html#more">Click here to read more of this post....</a>Sarah Arthurwearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09182659584731313050noreply@blogger.comUnited Kingdom55.378051 -3.43597327.067817163821154 -38.592223 83.688284836178838 31.720277tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183156981313775389.post-26166558977094722112023-11-05T21:32:00.001+00:002023-11-06T12:40:30.827+00:00Preparing for Twins: What do I need?<div>Congratulations! You're expecting twins! But what products do you actually need when preparing for the birth of multiples? How can you make sure you have everything covered when you have one pair of hands and 2 (or more) babies?</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wnNa9grWgGmL2eiArr2YR6dkY1q1iIJE2HA51MC7OHyQfTn-7GUHR0bEjwZEu0MLmKW_sejcgc9ily6bMk8BdzkwSbS2n-K6YlJx-Y_Zv0lYW2dxsLOJHE02tSjUgKUKTPY597ZxpcSSWbfPNdMctznH2pSjYL-oDUv9FX2h_vOfnk5HlAei_lXq55yN/s3600/preparing_for_twins_what_do_i_need.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="preparing for twins - must have products for parents of multiples" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wnNa9grWgGmL2eiArr2YR6dkY1q1iIJE2HA51MC7OHyQfTn-7GUHR0bEjwZEu0MLmKW_sejcgc9ily6bMk8BdzkwSbS2n-K6YlJx-Y_Zv0lYW2dxsLOJHE02tSjUgKUKTPY597ZxpcSSWbfPNdMctznH2pSjYL-oDUv9FX2h_vOfnk5HlAei_lXq55yN/w640-h426/preparing_for_twins_what_do_i_need.jpeg" title="preparing for twins - must have products for parents of multiples" width="640"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>This blog post will make your life so much easier, by arming you with the info and the items you really need to buy when expecting twins...and yes, this guidance comes straight from my own twin sister, who also gave birth to twins herself...shes a twin with twins, and she knows her stuff. 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<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For young children to really benefit from outdoor play, the outdoor area should be an extension of the indoor area - not a simply a separate place for 'limited' playtime, a reward for hard work or somewhere to simply 'have a run around'. I have talked before about this separation of indoor and outdoor play, and the negative consequences that this can have in my post about <a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2017/03/learning-through-play-outside-wigwams.html">the importance of learning through play outside </a> which can be found here. One of the key pieces of equipment for an outdoor learning space, which will tie into lots of different areas of learning is to have a mud kitchen. Whether you are looking to encourage role play, speaking and listening, relationship building, mathematical concepts or simply to create a space where children can learn and explore and play with what they know or just make mud pies - a mud kitchen provides endless possibilities...</span><br>
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I often post new tuff tray ideas over on my<a href="http://www.instagram.com/arthurwears"> Instagram </a>or my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/arthurwearsblog">Facebook page</a> - usually they never make it into a blog post because I'm just too excited to share our learning straight away! Please pop over and give me a follow if you'd like to keep up to date with new activities. You can also subscribe to my blog using the box at the bottom of this post. I've picked out 57 (originally 19 but i keep updating!) of our current favourite tuff tray ideas here for you to enjoy and feel inspired! I also have a post showcasing our <a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2022/10/sensory-tray-play-ideas.html">best sensory tray play ideas here</a>. If you want to learn more about tuff trays first - have a read of our <a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2023/11/complete-guide-to-tuff-trays.html">complete guide to tuff trays </a>here. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: arial;">This Carissa necklace from CARAT London is a gold vermeil of 92.5% Sterling Silver with a layer of gold, 9 round stones to the front and additional decoration on the closure at the back.<br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtGIDN2Cl0j7-Rtcqfbregr521U4uaTkYysJdxKuDu5jQrZfFyX8UDmiZY4Nyz7zOqNhvuFY2EHwE8WULmIigCvZyAQrW0c8ZH4YFp1qFvdf5bacih5gmaTgAR5gxZHMfurg-qKNWarr4p4M0HRZ9fnEaBmJwB28rih0prnNKQtm0ORd4R74s2UpIMoIVd/s1600/Carat_London_carissa_necklace_review%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="CARAT London Carissa necklace review" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtGIDN2Cl0j7-Rtcqfbregr521U4uaTkYysJdxKuDu5jQrZfFyX8UDmiZY4Nyz7zOqNhvuFY2EHwE8WULmIigCvZyAQrW0c8ZH4YFp1qFvdf5bacih5gmaTgAR5gxZHMfurg-qKNWarr4p4M0HRZ9fnEaBmJwB28rih0prnNKQtm0ORd4R74s2UpIMoIVd/w640-h320/Carat_London_carissa_necklace_review%20(2).JPG" title="CARAT London Carissa necklace review" width="640"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Disclosure: Partnership with CARAT London</span></div><br>I have recently had my very long locks cut into a graduated bob, and so this graduated stone design which sits beautifully on the neck is the perfect finish to my current look. Read on for more detailed information on this piece, how best to wear it and measurement details…<span></span></span></div></div><a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2023/09/carat-london-carissa-necklace-review.html#more">Click here to read more of this post....</a>Sarah Arthurwearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09182659584731313050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183156981313775389.post-33587070051023406912023-08-25T20:16:00.002+01:002023-12-14T11:25:34.076+00:00Planning our Summer holiday 2023<div>
<div><span style="font-family: arial;">It’s been almost 5 years since our last proper summer holiday. We went to Spain in 2018 when Charlotte was still a baby and the world was a very different place! Throw in a few years of Covid lockdowns, a new summer born baby, a new house and a partial renovation … the chance of a holiday was way out of our grasp. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQcrRYOEoxzM0U7nO5LhX1yw5oozFGvZKdlnFPLf1Rswad6T6QeKZtGfcpNx1thNsG85IZXJz-AWDJjkJxYHKjCp4qmW3bljE-DmsgsUFFNBfyCQ6MnVCKQ9GKou4mQkS3G4_Fmm3XmxUIYPkyPxdY_302XLnEdsaVnfCLz1omSezA0pwZfu6JUTXLc0kt/s1600/planning_our_summer_holiday.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="planning our summer holiday" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQcrRYOEoxzM0U7nO5LhX1yw5oozFGvZKdlnFPLf1Rswad6T6QeKZtGfcpNx1thNsG85IZXJz-AWDJjkJxYHKjCp4qmW3bljE-DmsgsUFFNBfyCQ6MnVCKQ9GKou4mQkS3G4_Fmm3XmxUIYPkyPxdY_302XLnEdsaVnfCLz1omSezA0pwZfu6JUTXLc0kt/w640-h480/planning_our_summer_holiday.JPG" title="planning our summer holiday" width="640"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">After losing my lovely Nanna last year (the day after the Queen passed), we decided that we wanted to focus more on family experiences this year - going to new places, doing things together and absolutely having a summer holiday. I’d been saving for the last few years and used most of my maternity allowance as our budget for going away. I was pretty sure that once I’d given birth, I’d find it harder to undertake my usual work and so wanted to get used to living without the security of my wage ‘just in case’. You can use various <a href="https://calculator.me/" target="_blank">financial calculators</a> to help plan your finances if you wish. We made sacrifices in lots of areas of our life in order to cut our spending (I stopped having my hair coloured and highlighted and embraced the grey for a start!) and so thankfully, we were finally able to book somewhere to go...<span></span></span></div></div><a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2023/08/planning-our-summer-holiday-2023.html#more">Click here to read more of this post....</a>Sarah Arthurwearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09182659584731313050noreply@blogger.comUnited Kingdom55.378051 -3.43597327.067817163821154 -38.592223 83.688284836178838 31.720277tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183156981313775389.post-4009482424581195712023-08-18T21:45:00.003+01:002023-08-18T22:02:59.776+01:00 Back to school uniform ideas for home and school<div>
<div><span style="font-family: arial;">When I was at primary school, we didn’t have a school uniform and so your everyday clothes for home were also your clothes for school. These days, you’d be hard pushed to find a school which doesn’t have a uniform requirement, and so finding the best quality and also affordable school uniform items which will last is really important.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcugx-KDykt45yA1jDyerVEgnaJuwG5pl52LLazle0Sf3zt1Af7Gpp9xmLqBBVh2o0wysA4YgBI04DdauIId674_3x-Rkpt2CujrmYB8BSPpT_UaGxr-eNn2rhasdcp8SsCWSXXrOJw_mNrwPP1XqKqUF0jlkVwhEZhNbvFd2b8-KM8xS3BEoiBp6fv9yI/s1600/back_to_school_uniform_Very%20(6).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="back to school uniform ideas with very.co.uk" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcugx-KDykt45yA1jDyerVEgnaJuwG5pl52LLazle0Sf3zt1Af7Gpp9xmLqBBVh2o0wysA4YgBI04DdauIId674_3x-Rkpt2CujrmYB8BSPpT_UaGxr-eNn2rhasdcp8SsCWSXXrOJw_mNrwPP1XqKqUF0jlkVwhEZhNbvFd2b8-KM8xS3BEoiBp6fv9yI/w640-h480/back_to_school_uniform_Very%20(6).jpeg" title="back to school uniform ideas with very.co.uk" width="640"></a></div><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">Disclosure: Paid partnership</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> In this blog post, I will be showcasing some back to school uniform options from Very, BUT I will also be showing you how to utilise these pieces outside of school, mixing and matching them with everyday wear to make the most of your child’s wardrobe and maximise use of clothing so that your budget goes further and your washing pile gets smaller…<span></span></span></div></div><a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2023/08/back-to-school-uniform-ideas.html#more">Click here to read more of this post....</a>Sarah Arthurwearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09182659584731313050noreply@blogger.comUnited Kingdom55.378051 -3.43597327.067817163821154 -38.592223 83.688284836178838 31.720277tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183156981313775389.post-14457113202133522372023-08-18T11:00:00.000+01:002023-08-18T20:01:17.108+01:00First Day of School Poem<div>
<div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">It's here. Now’s the time. I tell myself I’ll be fine</span></div>
<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Its your first day of school, a new book, a new line</div><div style="text-align: center;">But one day you were here every day of the week,</div><div style="text-align: center;">playing with toys, reading books, hide and seek</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now those little legs skip on the pavement to class, as your hand fits in mine - but I hold it like glass...</div></span><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkjyZVBHP90u7j-rEFl6lAiqG_fhlQzM8q1T1wY9I2rsbtAhnBJ5mYNuNj3mGY9VKaGv3uHEc4qZkCeFDH6LHPWop4Q5tdJQuswyQrNvHTRxXYP1IaC8FBqCfmmQiVjHa3LIczHTo_4LrG/s1600/Poem+first+day+of+school+-++Its+your+first+day+of+school+.png"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkjyZVBHP90u7j-rEFl6lAiqG_fhlQzM8q1T1wY9I2rsbtAhnBJ5mYNuNj3mGY9VKaGv3uHEc4qZkCeFDH6LHPWop4Q5tdJQuswyQrNvHTRxXYP1IaC8FBqCfmmQiVjHa3LIczHTo_4LrG/w640-h426/Poem+first+day+of+school+-++Its+your+first+day+of+school+.png" width="640"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<u style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A Poem for your First Day of School ...</span></u></h1></div></div></div><a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2019/08/first-day-of-school-poem.html#more">Click here to read more of this post....</a>Sarah Arthurwearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09182659584731313050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183156981313775389.post-67272458176652451892023-07-22T18:40:00.004+01:002023-09-04T20:34:23.060+01:00 Can we help our kids grow taller?<div>
<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We know that good sleep, exercise and nutrition play an important role in bone growth in children and adolescents, and having children with cmpa (cows milk protein allergy) has made me more aware of making sure my children have all of the nutrients they need to grow and thrive properly…but is there more we can do to help our children to grow to their optimal height?<br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBAbN0pL1tT4beZaOjAetok0FnnRYVzwtZvUvV6jqNrwFdhlfD4ljZxy_I8s5Ue27SCDTkjixiM8mHueo9OwacMpFrgzjBQ4nn_vvAMh1vgVHQPFYE3z4wLZ0WQxkQNtO0QuWgC0J-8HTRBeDZCEA0IKfi4g9tMyQmQUj8KPH6dEAmNeN2HpdyidHV4rZn/s3200/can_we_help_our_kids_grow_taller_NuBest.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="mother measuring child against a height chart with words - can we help our kids grow taller?" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3200" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBAbN0pL1tT4beZaOjAetok0FnnRYVzwtZvUvV6jqNrwFdhlfD4ljZxy_I8s5Ue27SCDTkjixiM8mHueo9OwacMpFrgzjBQ4nn_vvAMh1vgVHQPFYE3z4wLZ0WQxkQNtO0QuWgC0J-8HTRBeDZCEA0IKfi4g9tMyQmQUj8KPH6dEAmNeN2HpdyidHV4rZn/w640-h480/can_we_help_our_kids_grow_taller_NuBest.jpeg" title="can we help our kids grow taller? NuBest Nutrition" width="640"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclosure: Collaborative post</span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br>NuBest Nutrition believe that they have come up with a natural and effective way to help children to grow tall and strong, and have developed a number of products specifically for this purpose…<span></span></span></div></div></div><a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2023/07/can-we-help-our-kids-grow-taller.html#more">Click here to read more of this post....</a>Sarah Arthurwearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09182659584731313050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183156981313775389.post-46278453563484178922023-07-21T17:06:00.002+01:002023-07-28T16:28:45.565+01:00Surviving the Cost of Living Crisis: Introducing Jam Doughnut Cash Back Website<span style="font-family: arial;">In today's world, where the cost of living continues to rise, every penny saved makes a significant difference. As we navigate through the challenges of financial stability, finding smart and practical ways to save money becomes essential. That's where Jam Doughnut Cash Back Website comes in. In this blog post, we'll explore how this platform can help you save money and ease the burden of the cost of living crisis. Plus, we'll guide you on utilizing the App’s features effectively to maximize your savings.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNkAu5dOQSCrmJt8oNaDE5TmGBsJW4tE_AcEt6yB3clMoYS6gDeiH04cy7Xa0Cgn1V8Wuxdw9zsSG5xrRkXdoLIMY9iqUQXKxUEWB0YtOpTZF3PZNwFHKoJXv5juCsgwluiIi2FGVFaFw7eC-wpn2GfbUaeXJy9QwhbnKqvXSocrLojkw5mCtZ88TpUaYN/s1600/jam_doughnut_cashback_app_review.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Jam Doughnut cashack app review" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNkAu5dOQSCrmJt8oNaDE5TmGBsJW4tE_AcEt6yB3clMoYS6gDeiH04cy7Xa0Cgn1V8Wuxdw9zsSG5xrRkXdoLIMY9iqUQXKxUEWB0YtOpTZF3PZNwFHKoJXv5juCsgwluiIi2FGVFaFw7eC-wpn2GfbUaeXJy9QwhbnKqvXSocrLojkw5mCtZ88TpUaYN/w640-h480/jam_doughnut_cashback_app_review.jpeg" title="Jam Doughnut cashack app review" width="640"></a></div><br>I also have a referral code for you to use (KYKJ) which will entitle you to 200 points when making your first purchase.<span></span></span></div><a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2023/07/jam-doughnut-cashback-website-review.html#more">Click here to read more of this post....</a>Sarah Arthurwearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09182659584731313050noreply@blogger.comUnited Kingdom55.378051 -3.43597327.067817163821154 -38.592223 83.688284836178838 31.720277tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183156981313775389.post-15570194571718337542023-07-09T22:14:00.002+01:002023-07-09T22:14:57.776+01:00How to encourage children to do chores at home<span style="font-family: arial;">The key to encouraging your child to take part in daily chores is to start early, and make it fun!<br><br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ4pI3jnYbY1HKGvEqb5rjmzWacinuUbncihGpfoTlPYzwvz0fwbTtOQHSUJ73GgUv1j3uuYfdiNgNGTQtJ2sqM9Uf5lUugFdvOX6uobgFMy31GRGub6Kgq5Orq506b5gTX8HpU_1qXudows6kAJVhk1VV4Z0DvjKEYS20MApb8shEhrRrsrJ5OLTUslLu/s1600/encourage_children_chores_at_home.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how to encourage children to do chores at home - picture of a girl spraying cleaner" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ4pI3jnYbY1HKGvEqb5rjmzWacinuUbncihGpfoTlPYzwvz0fwbTtOQHSUJ73GgUv1j3uuYfdiNgNGTQtJ2sqM9Uf5lUugFdvOX6uobgFMy31GRGub6Kgq5Orq506b5gTX8HpU_1qXudows6kAJVhk1VV4Z0DvjKEYS20MApb8shEhrRrsrJ5OLTUslLu/w640-h400/encourage_children_chores_at_home.jpeg" title="how to encourage children to do chores at home" width="640"></a></div><span> </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> <span> </span><span> </span> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">This is a collaborative post</span><br></span></div><br>Chores should not be seen as a ‘chore’ by children. It works on the same principle of play based learning in the foundation stage - for a child to learn, take part willingly and also remember the skills you have taught them, then it needs to be playful and fun and it must be purposeful.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br><span></span></span></div><a href="https://www.arthurwears.com/2023/07/how-to-encourage-children-to-do-chores.html#more">Click here to read more of this post....</a>Sarah Arthurwearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09182659584731313050noreply@blogger.com