Home Front

A series of articles concentrating on the home.

Zombie On Out

Board up your homes and get your axes sharpened, it is Zombie Awareness Month.  This month is recognized for all thing’s zombie related.  So here are some fun zombie facts:  Did you know that there is a law in Haiti that makes it a crime to come back … [Read more...]

Eggcellent Easter Ideas For Half Term

Boom and just like that it's half term. The spring flowers have sprung, Chocolate is everywhere, days are longer and Netflix and Minecraft are not an option. Quality family time is on the menu. To help you serve up the fun, we've put together a go- … [Read more...]

Mother: The Ultimate Job

Long-term team players needed for challenging permanent roles in an often chaotic environment. Not all Heroes wear a cape... Candidates must have excellent communication, organisation and conflict resolution skills and be willing to work variable … [Read more...]

Spring Fayre Cutty Sark Gardens

Spring Fayre Cutty Sark Gardens! With bird of prey displays, classic donkey rides, sand art, live music and family fun throughout this entire FREE weekend, The Cutty Sark Spring Fayre is the place to be.  Grab your coffee from the back of a Black Cab, … [Read more...]

My Muppet Moments

Three days ago I looked at my husband and asked him to bring me his sippy cup — what a muppet. To his credit, he just raised an eyebrow and handed me his water bottle silently. In my brain, I was quite clearly saying bottle. Evidently; I was not. Since … [Read more...]

This Veganuary at Bill’s Restaurant Greenwich

Celebrating the lovely world of plants, we are joining in Veganuary this year and have a glorious menu starting from 10th January. We still have plenty of vegan and veggie dishes on all year for those who can’t wait until then. View our regular menus … [Read more...]

Enjoy London’s Museums At Night

Museums at Night festival sees venues all across the UK open their doors for exciting evening events and spectacular night-time displays.   You get to see and experience our beautiful museums and galleries in a very different way with … [Read more...]

Celebrate Harvest Festival

This year Harvest Festival falls on September 23rd. Traditionally It was a time to celebrate all that God had provided for that year. It is a worldwide celebration of all the fantastic food that has grown on the land and is one of the oldest traditions we … [Read more...]

The Best Educational & Fun Apps for Kids

Many parents have a love and hate relationship with technology when it comes to our kids. We love it because it can keep them occupied and quiet for hours on end. Sometimes parents just need a break. But we hate it because it takes forever to get them … [Read more...]

Whizz Popping Roald Dahl Day 2018

Roald Dahl Day 2018 is a fun day to celebrate this beloved author. Did you know if he were still alive today he would be 101 years old?! Which is your favourite Roald Dahl book? Matilda? Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Or is something else? A story … [Read more...]

First Day Jitters for Parents

First Day Jitters... It’s the first day of school for your child and you may be surprised to find that you may be (if not more) than a little nervous. It is almost like it is your first day of school. But you are not alone hundreds of parents up and down … [Read more...]

John Roan Academisation

News reaches us that today that the John Roan School on Maze Hill, Greenwich, has been forced into academisation by the government. Greenwich council have said they are "disappointed".   Cllr Danny Thorpe, leader of Greenwich Council, confirmed … [Read more...]

Communicate With Your Teen Not Kevin

Teenage years are really confusing for parents and teens alike.  Kids that once seemed open and full of sharing can just withdraw. I remember hiding away with my books or just going out, giving no more than the essential need to know information. … [Read more...]

5 Great Ways To Enrich Your Children’s Moral Conscience Today

Children are the living embodiment of curiosity. Naturally gifted with intuition, and open to everything they find and eager to learn. moral-conscience moral conscience As parents, we want to raise good humans and need to help our children develop their … [Read more...]

3 Ways To Inspire A Love Of Reading

Need to inspire reading? If your kids are showing little interest in reading, there is hope. Sometimes us mums and dads have to get a bit sneaky! Here are 3 top tips that you can implement tonight to help inspire a love of reading! 1. The Early … [Read more...]

Why foodbanks are so necessary

Sometimes all it takes is a can of beans to literally change someone's life. Our friends over at Conran Estates, have taken on a very admirable challenge this winter. Please read on and let Simon Hughes MD of Conran, explain how our lovely Greenwich … [Read more...]

Pines and Needles, Britain’s number one Christmas tree seller

Make Christmas simple this year with the help of Pines and Needles, Britain’s number one Christmas tree seller. We will not be in Greenwich park this year But, do not worry as we are here to let you know about our Fabulous Online Service To Door and so … [Read more...]

Sing when you’re winning!

It has been a very exciting time working for Conran Estates this month. It is no secret that many of the public deem estate agency as an industry full of Charlatans. Whilst there are some of these Charlatan types operating in the agency world, it is the … [Read more...]

5 Local Nights Out With The Family

Taking your family out for an evening or afternoon of fun can be exciting and something all parents want to do as often as they can. But, going out costs money and more often than not, costs more than your average family can afford. So, consider these … [Read more...]

What can we do about Cyberbullying?

Since the dawn of time, there have been bullies. People whose sole purpose in life is to hurt and humiliate others. But the Internet has opened us up to a whole new realm of bullying. Cyber bullies are children or adults who harass others online. Gone … [Read more...]