Ahhh, the school calendar, the imposing schedule many of us have to arrange our lives around. The school calendar often gets in the way if you like to live with flexibility and freedom; add in sky-high holiday rates and hoards of holidaymakers, making vacationing during the school year incredibly appealing. However, it can be tricky…
Author: Pragmatic Mom
The Natural History Museum in London
The most amazing thing about the Natural History Museum in London is the building. The architecture is spectacular, down to the smallest detail. I had high hopes for the dinosaur exhibit but the displays were strangely elevated. Still, there were animated displays that looked life-like. Our favorite exhibit turned was the nature photography contest….
How to Help Your Parents With Retirement
Retirement is a difficult adjustment for older people who spent most of their lives working. Your parents might be physically ready to retire, but they’re still mentally and emotionally attached to their work lives. They might also have some financial or legal matters to clear up. Here are seven ways you can help your parents…
Visiting Central Saint Martins at Kings Cross in London
Central Saint Martins: We are a world-renowned arts and design college bringing together a diverse range of creative practices under one roof. My oldest took an extension school class at Central Saint Martins during her gap year. It was just a week-long on pattern making and her classmates were all adults. She loved it though….
4 Experts to Guide Your Family Through Divorce Proceedings
You might have always hoped that you’d raise your family in a two-parent household so that your children could benefit from wraparound support. However, life sometimes has a different plan. You and your spouse might decide that you’re better parents apart, and it’s time to navigate divorce proceedings to secure your family’s future happiness. When…
5 Romantic Vacation Ideas
Romantic vacations are an excellent way for couples to relax and have fun while ensuring tangible relationship benefits. Spending time alone enables you to create lifetime memories. While you may want your romantic holiday to run smoothly, traveling can be stressful. However, planning, being flexible, and striking a balance between shared interests, what each of…
I Walk the Black Heritage Trail in Boston
I’ve wanted to do the Black Heritage Trail in Boston’s Beacon Hill since I moved here but it’s a lot harder to find than the Freedom Trail which is marked by a red brick line that traverses the city. I thought the Black Heritage Trail started somewhere in Boston and extended to the South End…