When life and death run side by side; losing one of a set of twins. Coming up to 3 years ago, I lost one of my twins, my son Archie, 2 weeks before I gave birth to him and his healthy sister Ayla. He had a rare and severe genetic disorder and we knew from …
When life and death run side by side; losing one of a set of twins. Read More »
Eating healthy and reducing your meat consumption doesn’t have to mean missing out on burger night! I’ve always loved vegetarian burgers and often choose them over their meat counterparts. A really good bean burger, crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, served on warm buns with all of the classic burger trimmings, is …
Having children changes everything about your life, and your relationship is no exception. One day you’re doe eyed and full of devotion, skipping through fields holding hands with your heads thrown back in laughter. Kind of. Next thing you know you haven’t slept in months and are fighting over whose turn it is to unload …
The impact of having children on relationships, and how to keep yours healthy. Read More »
In the wake of David Attenborough’s latest documentary “A Life On Our Planet” I, like many others, am reducing the amount of meat in mine and my family’s diet. If you haven’t seen the documentary, in summary everything is terrible and David Attenborough is bitterly disappointed in us all. Not only is eating less meat …
Vegetable and Red Lentil Coconut Curry with Spice Roasted Cauliflower. Read More »
I recently decided to make a keepsake box for my daughter. Somewhere to keep all of those little treasures gathered during her life so far that have poignant meaning. It’s so easy in the fast moving pace of modern life to forget things. Even precious little things that meant so much to you as they …
Keepsake box ideas; what I put in my daughters keepsake box. Read More »
Becoming a mother is the best thing that has ever happened to me. My daughter brings me a joy and satisfaction that I’ve never experienced before. Being her mum has made me want to be a better person. But as much as parenting is immensely fulfilling, it is also overwhelming and all consuming. There are …
Why it is ESSENTIAL for Mums to have guilt free “me time”. Read More »
This sausage casserole is a great winter dinner that everyone in the family, old and young, will love. It’s as simple to pull together as it is delicious to eat. I absolutely love chickpeas. The fact they have endless health benefits is a huge plus. They’re high in protein, fibre, folate and manganese which help …
They say “it takes a village to raise a child”. This ancient African proverb stems from the ideal of a child being raised by a large extended family and community. It advocates the importance of the involvement of many different people in a child’s upbringing. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends working together to …
Parenting without a village; a look at raising a family away from home. Read More »
I’ll be honest, pork is my kryptonite in the kitchen. I find it difficult to get right, it’s either undercooked or dry and tough, and for that reason we don’t have it very often. It’s a shame considering how affordable and delicious it is. I’ve only found two ways to cook pork in a way …
Pork, spinach and ricotta meatballs – with a bonus tomato sauce recipe. Read More »
You know “those” winter days, it’s raining (or snowing) cold and miserable. You’re stuck indoors with your incessantly active toddlers/s. They’ve played with all of their toys, read every book they own and destroyed your house. They’ve scribbled briefly in their colouring books, and are now deafening you with their whines of boredom. I see …
Rainy day activities for toddlers, 4 inexpensive and effective things to do. Read More »