Just as I thought the better weather was upon us here and we could bid farewell to winter colds, two of the children have come down with a nasty cough and cold. I am not a fan of cough mixture so always try to manage by increasing fluid and riding it out. We have found […]
Lamb Tagine … with some help from Rachel’s Organic
Lamb Tagine with Honey Yogurt Dressing This spicy, fruity Moroccan inspired casserole is served with a cooling honey yogurt dressing. Ingredients 1 tsp ground cinnamon 4 tbsp olive oil 250g Rachel’s greek style honey yogurt 1.5kg boneless lamb shoulder or diced leg Chopped parsley 1 large onion, chopped Flaked toasted almonds 2 garlic cloves, chopped […]
British summertime is coming…
Apparently… So as I type this it is cold and wet outside. Scrap that – it is quite frankly blowing a gail and the rain is pounding off the driveway. Who would have thought British Summertime is fast approaching. That’s right folks so bounce out of bed and spring in to summer on the 29th March! Wouldn’t […]
Choosing ‘mummy’ swimwear
In all honesty choosing swimwear is not something I have been at all excited about since having children. Somehow swimwear and having babies just don’t gel for me. Hopefully that won’t always be the case and maybe one day I will look half decent in a swimming costume or tankini- a skimpy bikini might be […]
Super quick skincare for busy mums
As a busy mummy I often find the idea of embarking on a full-on lengthy skincare routine all too much at the end of a busy day. I love quick fixes and have recently come across a bit of a skincare saviour that effectively cleans skin whilst only taking a matter of moments! Brilliant! Bee […]
Why home is better than hospital
How it used to be Years ago women stayed in hospital for a week to recuperate after having a baby. Babies were taken away so mums could sleep and when you returned home you stayed in bed and were looked after. NO MORE! Times have changed Changes in the approach and remit of medical staff, combined […]
How to use your maternity leave: An interview with a Mumpreneur
Maternity leave can mean different things to different people with regards to how that time is spent. What is certain is that your maternity leave with your first child is likely to be different from subsequent maternity leave. My maternity leave with my first child was brief (5.5 months) and it flew past, but most […]
The busy mummies guide to breastfeeding
Breastfeeding a first baby is quite different from breastfeeding subsequent children…when you have more than one it goes something like this… The first few days… the days and nights merge into one big long day when everyone sleeps except you feeding can be a bit awkward even if you have done it before – different babies feed differently […]