Another year means another weight loss aim. This time I’m determined to do it and it’s been going well so far 2 weeks in. I’ve been through phases where I’ve been overweight and it’s certainly an issue on the female…
One of the biggest things in a child’s early life is learning to ride a bike. We made sure that we started N early on a balance bike and I swear by these. By the time he was 4 he…
It would never have occured to me not to take N into restaurants. But sometimes the media gets hold of stories about restaurants who refuse children entry. Or you hear stories of children running around while their parents don’t seem…
Make these fun candy apples – as gifts or as a party activity Autumn arrives and everyone things about halloween and bonfire night. Along with both events comes sweet treats, and toffee apples. Personally I’m not a fan of toffee…
A quick and convenient 1970s retro style chocolate blancmange recipe made in the microwave which make washing up much easier.
Once children hit the tween years, the parties of their younger days sometimes make way for smaller gatherings and maybe friends going out for a fun activity rather than a party. But party bags are still usually high on their…
It’s not often I post about home tips (because ours isn’t really an example of amazing DIY, decor or house keeping). But sometimes I discover handy solutions to issues and I must share them. The latest is how to clean…
The one thing we’re terrible at when we go camping is eating healthily. The children are always hungry so they just need feeding with whatever is there now. That tends to be snacks. crisps and other various bits that aren’t…
When you say camping, very few people would think beauty products. Even glampers are unlikely to worry too much about taking health and beauty products with them. But once you’ve been camping and been eaten by bugs, or got sun…
I’ve always been a big fan of dance movies and musicals. Having danced from the age of four up to 16, and then returning to dance from age 27 until now, I couldn’t really avoid musical films or stage shows….
N usually says he’s not a football fan. He’ll play in PE, but not at playtimes. He’ll play in the garden with his football obsessed cousin once they get bored of tennis. But he did enjoy the live MK Dons…
