Christmas is done and dusted and now I’m very much looking forward to 2019. I got myself the Circle Planner for the first time and I’m so happy with it so far, I decided to share my views with you. Plus, Mother Tongue Notes readers can get 10% off the planner (see code below)*! Why I wanted a planner I …
Gift Guide for children who love science
We’ve always tried to foster an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) in our children, as you can see in this article. Is there a birthday, or other celebratory occasion, coming up in your household? Or a friends birthday party coming up? Why not gift a science related present to the lucky boy or girl? Dinossaurs Since …
Mother’s Day Gift Guide for any budget
If you’re a mum, hopefully, you’ll get a lovely gesture from your children, perhaps, breakfast in bed and a homemade card? Or a small gift bought with their pocket money? See more ideas for what to get a ‘certain kind’ of mum in her 30s or 40s. But what to give your own mum on Mother’s day? Whether you’re a son or …
Letter to my Mother on Mother’s day
Feeling of déjà vu? Mother’s day in the UK is in March and at the time I wrote the letter I would like to receive from my daughter. In Portugal, Mother’s day is on the first Sunday of May so now I’m writing a letter for my mum who I love dearly. Ma, I love you so, so …
It’s my birthday! Here’s my gift wish list…
Yep, it’s my birthday sometime this month and I’ll be turning 40 something. People ask me all the time what I want for my birthday. So, here you go… my wish list: Wellbeing & Pampering I’m north of 40 years old and I have two small children. It’s fair to say, I need a break. So a spa weekend retreat …
Christmas gift list for bilingual families and Lusophones
It’s that time of the year. Some of us have all the presents sorted and wrapped, others have not even started (like me just a few days ago). There’s still time to get lovely presents that can support a family’s bilingual journey. Here are 16 ideas for Christmas gifts for bilingual children and grown ups, including a few …