https://unsplash.com/photos/hBuwVLcYTnA Nowadays, more and more project managers are tasked with managing remote teams. Businesses are increasingly outsourcing work so that they can benefit from the best talent, irrespective of where in the world the person is based. While technology today makes this possible, there is no denying that there are unique difficulties associated with…
Looking back at photos from the last month, it doesn’t feel like much has happened at all. We’ve just been plodding along with life. The first half of the month saw it feel very spring-like and we got outside a lot. The boys enjoyed going off with Daddy climbing trees and generally playing outside at…
Covid-19 has changed many things in our lives but it still astounds me how people have adapted in order to be able to carry on with their businesses. A few weeks ago I was in receipt of three (11) hens from a local farmer who brought them to me and put them in the stable…
Image Credit Family issues and challenges are common these days. Research shows that giving a deaf ear to family problems right from the beginning can lead to adverse outcomes. To some extent, family issues can lead to mental suffering amongst the members. If you have kids, family problems can affect their academic and social performance….
One of the most common things that many people have experienced during the last year is that it has started to feel more and more as though things are never going to go back to the way that they were. And, to a certain extent, that’s probably true. There’s a good chance that there will…
A New Year is a great opportunity to challenge yourself to something new. With long, dark evenings and nothing much else happening due to Covid restrictions, this really is the perfect time to learn a skill or try out a hobby. Thankfully all you will need is any simple tools required for your chosen pastime…
At this time of year on the blog, I usually have a load of posts scheduled for publication. Reviews of the year, books I have read, a year on the farm. Since the pandemic hit in March though, I seem to have lost my mojo for everything. On the face of it, I should have…
It has been all about the C word at the farm this last month and, for once I don’t mean Covid. Christmas seems to have begun even earlier this year but, due to the nature of my children in general and the youngest in particular, I resisted in following the crowd and didn’t put the…
Fiona Arber set up The Best Bit ten years ago hosting gingerbread house parties for her friends and family. Having a gingerbread house party is such a great way to celebrate together and have fun with friends. It’s not just for Christmas either. Fiona can make bespoke designs to individual tastes. She uses all British…
Even as some kids are heading back to school, most children are still spending loads more time at home. And for parents, it’s getting tougher and more challenging to keep the kids entertained. It’s not enough to keep them safe; we also have the difficult job of engaging them. Here are eight creative ways to…
