The imagination is a wonderful thing and watching that develop in children is something very special indeed. A while back I wrote an article on little imaginations and looked at how simple things like jumping off the wall with your cycle helmet on can transform into something super exciting like skydiving. I have said before […]
Little green fingers: part three
If you have been reading this series so far you will know that in part one we looked at a garden project we have been working on at school. We have been in the school garden for several weeks now and things have really changed over the last few weeks. It is starting to get […]
Moving to a cup
Choosing the first cup for your baby can be quite difficult. Largely because there are just so many cups to choose from and often you won’t know if they like the cup, or how easily they can use it, until you have given it a go. I must have bought at least 15 different cups […]
Marathon recovery tips for busy mums
If you have been following the blog lately you will know that a while back I wrote an article on ‘The busy mummies guide to running a marathon‘. That was followed by ‘The busy mummies guide to finishing a marathon‘. After a marathon, your body feels unlike it has ever felt before. The first time […]
Eating al fresco: part one
One of the things I love about the better weather is eating outside as a family. I was so thrilled to discover that there is a whole week dedicated to picnics – who knew? National Picnic Week runs from 13th – 21st June! There is a great deal to be said for eating outdoors….but the […]
Chocolate for champions
My dad has never been much of a chocolate eater but he does love a classic Terry’s Chocolate Orange or a piece of Toblerone. I think both are regarded as something a bit different and not your average chocolate bar. Both of these are chocolates I associate with my childhood, as I remember these were […]
The busy mummies guide to finishing a marathon
So a few weeks ago I wrote an article called “The busy mummies guide to running a marathon“. Sunday 14th June was marathon day. My training plan hadn’t really altered since I wrote the article above. So lots of running up the stairs, lots of squats and heel raises whilst ironing, constant wearing of our […]
Family-friendly dining: part one
Welcome to the first in our series of articles looking at the best family friendly places to eat. Having spent sometime in Japan whilst at university, Japanese food is something I love. I also went to a lovely sushi restaurant Leicester Square a while back. When I think of family-friendly restaurants, Yo Sushi is not […]