When I had my second baby this was something I was incredibly anxious about. I agonised over this for much of my second pregnancy and felt I needed to try and think about this from my daughters’ perspective. Until that moment she had not had to share me, not had to compete for my attention. […]
Preserving memories: Part three
If you have been reading the blog lately you might have seen our series on preserving memories. This is part three in that series and this time we will be focusing on printed cushions, something that I have been wanting to get done for quite a while now. We have already looked at how to […]
A yummy fish pie
I love a good fish pie – in fact it is probably my favourite meal of all, especially when it has lots of prawns in it. This fish pie combines cod, salmon and prawns in a creamy béchamel sauce made using yogurt. The yogurt complements the fish and is lower in fat than cream, making […]
Managing your weight
Is your weight an issue for you? Personally I am not into scales as such, I prefer to go by how I look and feel and how clothes fit. I wouldn’t say I have ever been 100% comfortable in my own skin, and since starting my parenting journey 9 years ago that has been a […]
Alternative things to do in Orlando: Part one
There was a programme I watched as a child and the opening sequence was an airboat gliding through the Everglades – I always thought it looked like an amazing experience and I wasn’t wrong. If you are looking for something other than the obvious Disney or Universal parks in Orlando then make sure you stop off at […]
Dauphinoise Potatoes with Rachel’s Organic
A rich and indulgent accompaniment; this traditional French dish includes thinly sliced potatoes in a creamy garlic sauce. Ingredients: 800g Maris Piper potatoes, thinly sliced 1 large onion, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 25g butter 300g Rachel’s greek style natural yogurt 200g double cream Salt and pepper Sprinkle of nutmeg Grated parmesan Serves: 4 […]
Family-friendly theatre
We love the theatre. We love watching the children’s faces during a live performance. This can be especially magical if the production is based on characters they recognise from television. The characters are brought to life on stage and that can be mesmerising for small children. I love it when I hear a child say […]
Choosing the right bra
A good bra can make a huge difference to how you look and feel during the day. Now if my boobs could just stay in the same place after the bra comes off that would be ace! I have been reflecting on my boobs. Having breast-fed four babies now, they are looking a little the worse […]
