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Thursday, 16 December 2021

Online Privacy for Kids - Internet Safety and Security for Kids


Internet safety for children 

PBS Kids have a great range of websites for kids, each of them engaging, entertaining and educational. These two websites – Cyberchase and Design Squad – are examples of breaking the traditional structure of a website and providing kids with lots of focal points.

Website Information Link(s)






Social Network Made for Children


App(s)



Parental controls Information


Are features which may be included in digital television services, computers and video games, mobile devices and software that allow parents to restrict the access of content to their children. These controls were created to assist parents in their ability to restrict certain content viewable by their children. This may be content they deem inappropriate for their age, maturity level or feel is aimed more at an adult audience. Parental controls fall into roughly four categories: content filters, which limit access to age inappropriate content; usage controls, which constrain the usage of these devices such as placing time-limits on usage or forbidding certain types of usage; computer usage management tools, which enforces the use of certain software; and monitoring, which can track location and activity when using the devices.




Useful support link(s)











I hope that the link(s) I have found on line are useful.





NSPCC - Real Children Don't Bounce Back - TV commercial




Useful Link(s) for child safety.











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Internet safety for children 

PBS Kids have a great range of websites for kids, each of them engaging, entertaining and educational. These two websites – Cyberchase and Design Squad – are examples of breaking the traditional structure of a website and providing kids with lots of focal points.

Website Information Link(s)






Social Network Made for Children


App(s)



Parental controls Information


Are features which may be included in digital television services, computers and video games, mobile devices and software that allow parents to restrict the access of content to their children. These controls were created to assist parents in their ability to restrict certain content viewable by their children. This may be content they deem inappropriate for their age, maturity level or feel is aimed more at an adult audience. Parental controls fall into roughly four categories: content filters, which limit access to age inappropriate content; usage controls, which constrain the usage of these devices such as placing time-limits on usage or forbidding certain types of usage; computer usage management tools, which enforces the use of certain software; and monitoring, which can track location and activity when using the devices.




Useful support link(s)











I hope that the link(s) I have found on line are useful.





Wednesday, 15 December 2021

Wednesday, 8 December 2021

Being Closer to Nature

  Being Closer to Nature


I think that one thing that I love about home schooling is the ability to get closer to nature and to chose what items I use to teach my children and where I buy them from.


One thing that I have always done with my children is to teach them that second-hand is OK to buy despite Covid 19.


I was not brought up to use second-hand and was told to always buy new, but now that I am a parent I am happy to teach.


Reduce

Reuse

Recycle

Upcycle


is the new way to live life.


So one thing that I am looking at doing is to keep some of the things that I teach seasonal and to be more closer to nature and use what we have around use to learn who to live life to the full.


This year we were not really able to do any foraging like we have in the past, so I am going to use the items that I already have around the house and have not done any thing with yet.


What we will do is make then in to gifts for our family and friends and also to decorate the house with.


So please follow us during our gift making session over the next few day(s)

Thursday, 11 November 2021

Living with bunions.

living with bile acid malabsorption.

How to press and preserve Fern Leaves.

How to clean paint brushes and to preserve the bristles longer by using ...

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My Garden 409 Red Popppies Bliss Song

Griff Arm & The Idle Women of the War Time Water Ways Celebrating 75 Years

Bedworth Armistice Day Parade - 11 11 2014.

Where did the NHS come from?



They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning,
we will remember them,
we will remember them.

From 'For the Fallen' (1914), by Laurence Binyon

Friday, 29 October 2021

Keep moving forward.

  Keep moving forward.

 With Covid still hanging over everyone aiming to move forward is not easy.  It feels like all that we are doing is asking one step forward and the having to spend 14 days staring at 4 walls all over again.

So one thing that I am working on is how to set up some more community led projects/groups for 2022.

Living in the Heart of England means that getting to Nuneaton is probably one of the easiest places to reach.  You can get here by pretty much any form of transport and walking from most places usually takes a few hours too.

The main thing is to KEEP SAFE!

So I am looking at a number of places where I could run community groups from that are disability friendly, have car parking, toilet facilities and can offer basic catering options too.

The main thing that I need to look at is having the right insurance both public and employee support when required.

So please bear with me and feel fee to follow my blog(s) or other social options.

Thank you.

Saturday, 9 October 2021

October 2021 Nest Egg Ideas, should I have for the future?

  October 2021 Nest Egg Ideas, should I have for the future?


This is a question at I often ask me self and one that every month I try to think about.

You can not go a day without hearing something about saving and investments.

Most of the time adverts are about death and life after death, for your family and loved ones.

They are about planning for your referment and also your funeral.

For me personal may saving and investment adverts never seam to be about the now.

When Covid 19 hit everyone was effect in one way or another.

In many ways those with saving and investments that could not be easy accessed or liquidated into cash I believe struggled the most.

It was these people who may have had to have made the decision about keeping their savings and investments and not looking at claiming government aid or seeing if they could "cash out" so they could.

This was due to the basic rule that if you had savings/investments over £6,000 you could not claim benefits from the government during lock down.

What a believe is that a lot of people forget about the now!

Yes in the past I did look at the future, I looked a ISA's, Help to buy my first home property schemes, yet they all seamed to have a lot of red tape wrapped around them.

So for me they where like the perfect Christmas gift, but it was like playing the "Chocolate game to get it"

Now the chocolate game for those who do not know what it is is this.


You have a block of chocolate wrapped up on a table.

To get to it you need to roll a six on a die.

You them need to put on a hat

Put on a scarf

Put on a pair of gloves

You them must run/walk over to the table that is about 3 feet away froj you.

You then must use the knife and folk to open the warped up chocolate with.

In the mean time everyone else's who is playing the game, can take it in turns to roll a six on the die too.

If they roll a six you must hand over every thing to them so that they can try to open the chocolate , you have to go back and start all over again.

Once the cholate is opened you are only allowed to eat one piece at a time, in full.

I have played this game may times ion my childhood, the winner is the one who gets to eat the last piece of chocolate and they won a full bar.

So in many ways it paid to not get a six and to let everyone else do all of the hard work for you.

Another game was a flour hill with a chocolate on top.  For this one you had to make sure that the chocolate ever fell, if it did you have to eat it.  So a bit like life, being a house of cards so to speak.

So one thing that I posted "gear change." was making sure that before anything else's that maybe you look at your budget first.

I try to do this once a month, and then if you have time look at how to save money, cut bill costs, spending costs and then maybe savings and investments.

One website that I do use and have found to be helpful is I have listed below along with some others.






Good luck.





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Wednesday, 29 September 2021

Making prototype(s), How long? How much? September 2021

  Making prototype(s), How long? How much? Septembers 2021


Making prototype(s)

One of the things that I love doing is trying new things, although now that I am older I do not do that much now.

I also loved taking things a part to see how they are made and to see if I could make them better.

I love making prototypes of items that I am thinking of making one day and doing reviews on products when I can.

At he moment I am designing a children game for my sister to try out for 10 children under 5.

So we will see what happens and what feed back I can get from it.


How long? 

Over the past few weeks I have been looking at getting back into art and seeing how long artwork will take to produce and then hopefully sell.

I did not realize how time consuming it can be when you are waiting for paint to dry.

looking around when you are hand making items you know that each items is going to be different a little.

But will it sell?


How much?

That is the question, I can not charge NMW for my work other wise some items would end up being £100.00 of pounds 

So I am having to still thing about price points and how much my time is worth.

https://www.thedesigntrust.co.uk/calculate-the-cost-price-of-your-creative-product/

This is why so many items are made overseas in sweet shops and not in the UK where we have more employment rights to protect people.

Yet if you are self employed or an artist you are still underpaid for your experiences.

But is an artiest not like a Plastic surgeon?  One paints with a brush the other with a knife

For me it should not matter what job you do you should be paid for your work experiences , not just your qualifications.

Yet due to NMW that is to protect people and help them to be tread fairly, it is used to keep people down.  In 2021 very few people archive more than this due to the current economy,

Even when I looked at going back to teaching full time at my local collage I was only offered £18,000 per annum.

So when it comes to your future you need to take the time to research, adapt, plan and budget.

I have added some link(s) below that may help.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-exports-dispatches-and-supplying-goods-abroad

Salary checker

https://www.totaljobs.com/salary-checker/salary-calculator

https://www.monster.co.uk/career-advice/article/salary-calculator

Income Tax Checker 

https://www.gov.uk/income-tax/check-youre-paying-the-right-amount

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/check-tax-code/

UK Pay Scale

https://www.payscale.com/research/UK/Country=United_Kingdom/Salary

https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/what-you-should-you-expect-19337047

Holiday Entitlements

https://www.gov.uk/holiday-entitlement-rights/holiday-pay-the-basics

Becoming an Apprentices 

https://www.gov.uk/become-apprentice/pay-and-conditions

Self Employment

https://www.stepchange.org/debt-info/self-employed-income-calculator.aspx

https://www.gov.uk/working-for-yourself

https://rsaccountancy.co.uk/working-out-what-your-self-employed-day-rate-should-be/

https://www.freeagent.com/guides/expenses/food-and-drink/

https://www.gov.uk/vat-businesses

https://www.thedesigntrust.co.uk/calculate-the-cost-price-of-your-creative-product/

Acas

https://www.acas.org.uk/pay-and-wages

Travel Costs

https://www.hrzone.com/community-voice/discuss/mileagehow-much-should-be-paid

Benefit Support 

Benefit Checker

https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/employment-and-benefits-support/making-a-new-claim/?gclsrc=aw.ds&msclkid=4d74440101ab16f1cf20255459f62fc2&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=00386189_DWP_DWP_Benefits%20Information_Paid%20Search_Google_Claiming%20Universal%20Credit%20Phrase&utm_term=benefit%20check&utm_content=Claiming%20Universal%20Credit%20Phrase_Benefits

https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

Child Maintenance 

https://www.gov.uk/calculate-child-maintenance

Pension Information

https://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/en/employers/managing-a-scheme/contributions-and-funding


Wednesday, 22 September 2021

My new blog on Mad cow Models that have now changed to Model Folio

 It is after 20.00 and I am stilling on the edge of my bed listening to the world go by.  All my bags are packed to get back to work.

I look over at my dressing table and can see the kisses that I made in a pale pink lip stick.

I take a deep breath and smile, I can hear music playing in the background; over the road traffic to my left.

A little voice reminded me that i will not be going any where to night.

A part from the land of nob.

Sunday, 19 September 2021


 

Motherhood Pure Warrior Maiden

 Ever since motherhood I have done more behind instead of in front of the camera so to speak and I am looking at getting back onto home when all of my children are in full time education.


So until then i am just going to work on my social media and goggle ratings so that when I do start work again you will know where to find me.
















A Pair of Tights

   A Pair of Tights 



A Pair of Tights 


One thing I love is tights, I am looking at adding to my collection.

So if anyone would like to send me a pair of tights, I will take a photo of me wearing them.  

For more information on how to contact me and were to send them to, please contact me.

kslomczynski@live.co.uk  "Tights"


Friday, 17 September 2021

Daily Routine To Fight Off Depression

Charity of the month

 Charity of the month, is month we are going to leave it down to our followers what charity they may or may not want to donate to.

Over the years we have aimed to pick a different local charity that we advertise on our blog and also nationwide and worldwide  when possible.

Over the past years a lot of local charities in your home town have closed; those that are nation wide and world wide have also struggled.

What we found is a lot of them now do not just rely on foot fall, they also have their own online shops, use social media and companies like eBay and Amazon.

So when you have time to think about supporting the wider community where you live or even people national and oversea please consider to take the time to support a charity.

This could be done in a number of ways, thinks like donating unwanted items, making gifts they could sell, buying items, raising money, volunteering your time.

One thing that we do is try to research the charity to make sure they are register and to find out where the money they receive is used for. This information should be accessible or be able to be obtained upon request.

Thank you.


GovUK Information

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/make-sure-you-know-where-your-charity-donations-are-going

Managing Charity Finances

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/managing-charity-finances

How to complain about a Charity.

https://www.gov.uk/complain-about-charity

Other information 

How Charities work?

https://howcharitieswork.com/transparency-and-accountability/charitable-activity/

How are Charities Regulated 

https://howcharitieswork.com/transparency-and-accountability/how-charities-are-regulated/

How Much Do Charities Actually Spend On Good Causes?

https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/how-much-charities-spend-good-causes


Other 

eBay Charity Shop Link(s)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/Charity/bn_7115162245#:~:text=eBay%20Charity%20Shop%20With%20eBay%27s%20Charity%20Shop%2C%20you,campaigns%20and%20make%20a%20contribution%20with%20every%20purchase.

Thursday, 16 September 2021

September 2021 Budgeting for the rest of 2021

 September 2021 Budgeting for the rest of 2021

Right ok lets go.

The first thing that I have added or made sure works is the link to making a budgeting plan.

I know it may seam like the most easiest thing to do, yet it is something myself I personal struggle with.  

with the changes that we are all like to face over the next few months it would not hurt to think about completing one and keeping on on file.

Most of time when I do this it is an estimated figures that I use.  The fist time you do this task can be quite time consuming and taxing.  Yet it can help and it also means that if you are asked for one in the future you already have on on file. 

On the blog there will be an icon to click on I will check to make sure it works, it should also go to a secure sight.*

*Not all links go to what is called a secure sight so make sure you ani-virus  is up to date on your device you are using.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Free+Printable+Budget+Planner+Template&form=RESTAB&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover

If you any any questions then please contact me.

If you are wanting to find your on budget plans template or information there are a lot of useful details on line now, also at your local library and Citizens Advice Centre.*

*Please note that a lot of line support now days wants you to fill in an on line form.  I personal would rather keep a paper copy.




If you any any questions then please contact me.

If you are wanting to find your on budget plans template or information there are a lot of useful details on line now, also at your local library and Citizens Advice Centre.


September 2021 Updating My Blog

 September 2021 Updating My Blog

Right before I move forward I am going to update my blog and make sure that all of the links work and are up to date.


I will also check my pages and posts to make sure that they are all working, up to date and interlink if possible.

Nature and Mental Health - Mental Health Foundation #MentalHealthAwarene...

September 2021 Mental Health "it's Time To Talk Now"

 Again in the new this week and also on "loose Women" Mental Health, The NSH, GP appointments and operations have been in the new.


Personal the main issues that people are not realizing is money.  We have all now been informed about this new NI Tax that will be coming in 2022.


Yet accessing any medical services is a "post code lottery."


This is why I believe that more information needs to be made public so that people can make the choices that are necessary for their own personal heath and wellbeing; to the best of their abilities.

This information may already be available I do not know, a bit like an Ofsted report for a school.

I know that some property websites can give information about what the area that you are looking to live in can offer, like schools, shops, entertainment, crime rate, I am not sure if they offer NHS service and maybe this is something that should be looked into.

The things we need to try and do for our selves are looking  at 

Births, Marriages  and Death.

Divorce, Dementia, Death

School, collage, University 

Money, savings, loans, Taxes

Health and Wealth

Employment options

Benefit options

Support Services


I have listed then like this and will look at covering them in my blog(s)

Please feel free to comment or request more information.


Also link on the link(s) that I have listed to they may help.

Remember, research is the key, ask for help and do not be afraid to except it.


Stay safe.

Tuesday, 14 September 2021

If You Always Wake Up Between 3 - 5AM, Here's Why

8 Signs You're Mentally Breaking Down

September 2021What now?

 What will the rest of 2021 have in store for everyone?


With Covid still on the rise, was have a vaccine really just a smoke screen when the elephant was still in the room? 

Money.

Just like with any war that effect human life and the economy, it goes to think that every country had its onw figure on the cost of human life.  how may could each country afford to let die, how much money could they afford to lose and then make once the cost of a human life was met??

Now I live in the UK so I can only really speak about what was ultimately lost and achieved over the last two years and most of this from my own personal experience and what I have seen and heard.

So I ask myself why?

What have we learned?

What have we gained?

What have we achieved?

I believe that the answers to these questions are [personal ones that we can only ask and answer yourselves.

For me not much changed over this time frame to date and I guess the one thing that I learned it that things I not likely to in the near future either.


Yet this experience would have been different for everyone om a personal level and how we take on board what we may or may not have learned will determine the future,


So for me, my plant for the rest of this year is to live and live each day like it could be my last.

To say I Love You  and try not to end the day on an argument.

Also if possible to try and save a at lest 3 months rent just in case we have another  lockdown.




Monday, 16 August 2021

Redbubble Volksbolts and KABFA Designs

  Redbubble Volksbolts and KABFA Designs

 https://www.redbubble.com/people/KABFA/shop?asc=u


We have been updating our Redbubble account over the last few weeks now that now products can be designed by our staff and produced.


So if you are looking for a gift for a friend, family member, that extra person in your life and even for your self; then why not few our Redbubble Store.


For more information please contact use direct.

Tuesday, 25 May 2021

Alice in Wonderland Down the Rabbit hole. By Lewis Carroll

 

Alice in Wonderland Down the Rabbit hole. By Lewis Carroll


Chapter I: Down the Rabbit-Hole - Alice-in-Wonderland.net



it is the 24th May 2021 and once again I have had a fight with my ex. It always seam that when people fight they always seam to fight about about the same things.


Death and Taxes

Family and Friends

Property and money


Where should we go on holiday this year? Should we take the kids? Should we kennel the dog? Should we get some to house sit?


Over the last almost two years the world that we once knew is no more.


Ever since I was young I have wanted to be self-employed and run my own business I am now almost 40 and I should may be look at making a B-movie or sitcom of how many times I have failed.


Also I know is that I can not take one more shitty course on how to become self employed where some mild-aged person stands in front of a slid show.


Showing you that if you do A, B, C then you will get to D and be a millionaire with in three years.


So what do I do?


All I know it that I have had 101 and Jobs since leaving high school and now I am a full time mother to three child.


Who love to say “I hate you mum!”


So what so I do?


How do I move forward with out having to take 10 steps back and going down the “Rabbit Hole” like am “Alice in Wonderland.?” By Lewis Carroll alice in wonderland - Bing