Magic microwave meringues recipe
We love meringues but if you just want to make eton mess it’s easier buying meringue nests. Make your own 2 ingredient microwave meringues
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It’s all about the money
Ad – sponsored post It’s getting to that time of year when I like to get my backside in gear and sort out my accounts. That’s my savings accounts rather than business accounts, although this year I will need to…
You never lose your shopping knowledge
I can’t remember the last time I went shopping for me, apart from for some new work trousers, which let’s face it is more a chore than enjoyment. But being online and having a young child means you discover lots…
Salad for children?!
I mentioned a trip to Milton Keynes, but wanted to share my thoughts (read, incredulity!) at the children’s menu where we stopped for food. I decided that Jamie’s Italian might be nice to try as I’d eaten at one before…
Swishing event: how to do a clothes swapping party
Last night I went to my first swishing party – named a ‘Swap-a-rama’ which tickled my OH who liked to call it a swapping party! What is a swishing party or clothes swapping party? If you’re not familiar, a swishing…
How to get babies to eat cucumber (and other veg)
Tips on getting babies to try and eat cucumber and other vegetables without fussing.
Easter and more
We celebrated Easter two weekends in a row…let’s face it, where chocolate’s involved that’s not a bad thing! The weekend before, we hosted our latest NCT group get together. It was great to see everyone again as we only have…
Tips for easier housework with a baby at home
I’ll admit now, I’m not particularly houseproud. If we have people coming to visit, I’ll do a clean. If the bits that the husband’s brought in from the farm are taking over the floor, I’ll get the hoover out. But…
Why do men…?
Or more precisely, my husband. Why does he continue to ask “what’s wrong with him?”, when N is crying or doing something out of character? I mean, it’s ridiculous asking me. N doesn’t talk yet so how would I know…
New tastes for toddlers
I reckon Ns tried more foods than I ever had by the age of ten (previous post on A-Z here). I guess nowadays there’s a lot more flavours and cuisines around, and even though we’re not that adventurous in our…
Injections for babies at 1 year old
Yesterday it was N’s 12/13 month jabs – boosters and his MMR. I had no worries about him having the MMR as some parents have in the past. With his second set of jabs back in March-ish time, he wasn’t…
