One afternoon last week, in a whirlwind of floral-aproned domesticity and inspired by a new jar of luxury lemon curd I set about impressing my kids with not one, but two batches of lemon cakes. Undeterred by the lack of self-raising flour in my cupboard, I continued with plain flour, safe in the knowledge that […]
Single dad? Stay-at-home-dad? Granddad? Mum-works-long-shifts-dad? Step-dad? Whatever kind of daddy you are, one thing is true: You want the best for your kids. If you’re a mummy reading this, please pass it on to a daddy you feel needs a little inspiration.It’s a sad fact that many dads don’t see their kids much, not just […]
In today’s post I’ll show you ten different ways to prepare, cook and eat delicious winter cabbage. Cabbage is not just any vegetable of course, it’s super rich in various minerals, including iron for healthy blood, and it’s low in fat and calories yet full of fibre to keep you satisfied at dinner time.Many of […]
So, you want to lose weight? You’ve decided that now is the time to start. So, which diet do you choose?Well, there certainly are many to choose from. Thirty years ago it was the 1000 calorie a day diet and the ten fat points diet (I remember at school talking about the diets our mums […]
Today’s post will inspire you to have Christmas all wrapped up nice and early, saving you time, money and energy (which you can go and spend on yourself!)Generally, supermarkets don’t open on Christmas Day or Boxing day so it’s essential to have enough supplies in the house to cater for your family Christmas. This, however, […]
Today we have heard the wonderful news that William and Kate, HRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their first child in 2013. Unfortunately, poor Kate is suffering from severe vomiting, or hyperemesis gravidarum, to name it correctly. This is a different, and more severe, condition than regular morning sickness and frequently requires hospital treatment […]
Stop! Yes you, over there buying endless gifts online…and you, panicking over your homemade Christmas puddings and renaming the festive season ‘Stressmas’…Stop now! Make a cup of tea, (chocolate cake optional), sit down and start reading. You’ll soon regain a feeling of calm and leave with a smile on your face…. Christmas should be a […]
Are you stuck for breakfast ideas for your sensitive child?Does your child have dairy or egg allergies?Does anyone in your family suffer with Coeliac diease and require a gluten free diet?Are you a regular mummy with regular kids who are just bored of toast or cereal every morning?Do you want to improve your family’s health […]
How to lose weight and feel fantastic BEFORE the festive season It’s that time of year when mummies around the world suddenly increase their own stress levels by trying to create a beautifully decorated house, buy perfect presents for family and children, plan drinks parties, bake their own Christmas cakes, mince pies and sausage rolls, […]
We are attracted to the bright, vibrant colours of vegetables and fruit. This is because brightly coloured natural foods tend to be richer in key substances that protect against disease and illness. Eating foods from the whole spectrum of rainbow colours is vital for a healthy life. Everyone should try to eat something from each […]