Make Your Own Gnocchi With Kids

With the current pasta shortages, this week I had the bright idea of making gnocchi which for those who don't know are kind of potato dumplings which are treated like pasta. You would normally serve with pasta sauce or flavoured butter. 

Easy Easter Mini Cheesecakes Recipe

This is a super easy baked cheesecake recipe that can be adapted to include different toppings. I like that it produces individual cheesecakes which are much easier to store / divide between the family. You can pop them in lunch boxes too.

Restaurants in Northumberland & North Tyneside Offering Takeaway

A few people have asked for a list of local restaurants offering delivery at the moment. I have limited the list to Northumberland and North Tyneside for now as I needed to make a cut off somewhere  - hopefully other bloggers can cover other areas of the North East too.

40+ Rainy Day Educational Activities for Kids Aged 9-12

Following on from our popular Homeschool diaries, I have decided to list the educational resources we enjoy using so it is a lot easier to read and access. I will update this list as the weeks go on - let me know if you have any ideas of your own to add. 

Home Educating? Yes or No?

With the schools closing next week, I have seen a lot of chat on Social Media about whether it is best to home educate or not. I am sharing a few of my thoughts and would love to hear your thoughts too.

35+ Ways to have fun & relax with tweens at home

Looking for ways to create a sense of calm and have fun with tweens at home? Check out these suggestions and save them for later. Let me know if you have any ideas too. If you like this post, make sure you check out our home school diaries here for educational ideas too.

A Guide to Strawberry Picking at Brocksbushes

Strawberry Picking Season at Brocksbushes Farm near Hexham runs from June - October (approximately). It is important to check the NEWS section of the Brocksbushes website for exact opening dates before setting off as they can vary and sometimes they need to close the fields for short periods from time to time.