What does Angel Delight remind you of? Here is my Angel Delight review. For me it sends me in a Tardis-like fashion to the Seventies when life was so very different. Can you remember the days where parents let you play out and so long as you got back by the agreed time they…
Are you good at spelling? What is the importance of spelling correctly in life? Today is Misspelling Day and I am asking you to get involved on your social networks in support of Save the Children UK and the #ReadonGetOn campaign. The importance of spelling correctly If we want children to achieve their potential and…
Can you remember learning to read? What is the importance of reading and how does it change lives? I remember when the shapes of letters started to have meaning to me and I remember the thrill of reading books but also things like road signs. My parents read to me and the house was full…
We headed to London on Saturday for a fun space-themed food workshop to highlight Actimel for Kids held at L’atelier des Chefs cookery school. There were a number of bloggers there with their children ranging from toddlers to my 10 year old in age. The children all gathered around a table with a space buffet…
Do you know how to make a gift bag? I didn’t until recently but it is great to do so as it gives a personal touch and ends up saving you money too. Here is a way to add that special gesture with Stampin Up. INGREDIENTS Stamps – Cool Kid Stamp set Tools – Raspberry…
Do your children enjoy arts and crafts? I wanted to share my daugher’s passion for such things and my Baker Ross review. My daughter loves using her imagination and creativity. Her activity of choice would always be arts and craft. I remember when this passion started. We were at a birthday party and she had…
Do you shave your legs? Have you heard of the Hairy Legs Club? Whilst I think taking care of your feet and legs is important, for me that is nothing to do with shaving. Hairy Legs Club There is a new social media thing going on where women are posting pictures of their unshaven legs. …
The F word as in Feminism seems to cause some women so much angst and I struggle to work out why. I became aware of the word in the mid-to-late Eighties. It seemed to involve women getting or fighting for a positive deal and as a big fan of fair play, I was ready to…
It is Father’s Day and I am missing my Dad. I have had a few tears but only a few. As time passes I focus on how lucky I was to have him in my life and to smile at very happy memories. What makes a good Dad? What made my Dad a great Dad?…
We have escaped to the country and have a much longer and prettier walk to school. This made it very easy for us to join in Walk to School Week, the national campaign to help encourage UK children to go to school on foot. Let me share how to make walking to school fun. We…
WE visited Morrisons to check our their “I’m cheaper” claims. Is Morrisons cheaper than other supermarkets? What do you look for when you go shopping in a supermarket? What makes the experience a good one? We have moved house and were looking for a good supermarket with a wide range of affordable products. We visited…
Here is a salmon en croute recipe perfect for treating your loved one. SERVES 4 Ingredients 500g Salmon fillet, skinned and boned 2 happy eggs 1 pak choi 1 dessert spoon of ginger, grated 1 tsp garlic, grated 1 small bunch coriander 1 stick lemongrass 2 green Thai chillies Zest & juice of 2 limes…
This sardine salad recipe with roasted red peppers is rich in vitamins and minerals. Serve with warm crusty bread, a glass of wine and think of summer with every bite! Serves 4 Level of difficulty: Low Preparation time: 60 minutes Ingredients 8 red peppers (can also be green or yellow) 8 canned sardines (in oil)…
Combine pasta with asparagus and Parma ham for an elegant dish. The grilled asparagus is lightly browned for a distinctive and divine flavour. It’s important that the butter is great quality as with so few extra ingredients it has nowhere to hide. Making your own pasta isn’t difficult and the difference in flavour is so…
Here’s a tempting and easy omelette salsa recipe. Soft flour tortillas are topped with omelettes and a lively salsa, then rolled up. Perfect for breakfast on-the-go or an anytime snack. Serves 4 / Prep time: 10 minutes / Cook time 10 minutes 4 soft flour tortillas 8 Big & Fresh eggs 4 tbsp milk 2…