Will you create a stir and make mums and the tasks they juggle visible to the wider world with a fun apron? I was delighted when artist Steph contacted me to tell me about her range of textiles. As regular readers know, I am keen to raise the visibility of mums and the work they…
How to move on after abuse is a question on the minds of so many people. They might have experienced physical, sexual or emotional abuse. They have scars which may or may not be visible. Moving forwards positively often takes huge courage and a willingness to seek support. Vicky shares her story. 1. What is…
Chronic fatigue is a condition that is so debilitating particularly when you are juggling all the various tasks of motherhood. Lisa shares her story of living with chronic fatigue with us and we wish her well as she moves towards a positive future.g What is the striking story you have to share? I’m not sure…
Sarah is a mum who thinks she does not stand out and I beg to differ. If you agree, I hope you will leave a comment so she can read them and realise that she is more inspirational than she might believe. What is the striking story you have to share? I was 17 when…
A day out in Whitby is always a special treat. The fishing village turned tourist town was a big part of my childhood. It was my mum’s favourite place to go when she fancied cheering her soul with some sea air. It combined her interests in history, walking and eating with Dad’s love of boats…
A mum leaves a child at home as she takes up a RAF posting to the Falkland Islands whilst serving with the Royal Air Force. This interview is with my oldest childhood friend so I am delighted to feature her story (or one of them) on my blog. What is your striking story? While in…
Becoming a grandma is an important milestone. I interviewed Nickie about becoming a grandma at a young age being just 36. Nickie was one of the first bloggers to be kind to me when I started my blogging journey telling me that content matters so much more than anything else. It seems fitting to see…
Here is an easy strawberry cake recipe with a real wow factor. Cuts into 10 slices Prep: 45 minutes Cook: 35-40 minutes Ingredients 225g (8oz) soft margarine 225g (8oz) caster sugar 225g (8oz) self-raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Grated rind of 2 lemons 4 medium eggs 6 tablespoons limoncello liqueur Filling 400g (14oz) strawberries,…
This perfect pavlova recipe has certainly got the wow factor and what’s more the undecorated pavlova can be made the day before, keep it loosely covered with non-stick baking paper or a clean tea cloth and then just decorate minutes before serving. Serves 8 Takes 1 and a quarter hours to make 4 medium egg…
Seared Thai salmon recipe with strawberry sauce Super speedy Incredibly versatile, strawberries taste great added to sweet chilli dipping sauce, with extra chilli and ginger for an oriental twist. Serves 4 Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 8-10 minutes 250g (9oz) strawberries, hulled ½-1 red chilli, halved, deseeded, finely chopped 2.5cm (1 inch) piece root ginger, peeled,…
Rack of lamb recipe with spring blackberry salad Serves 4 Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 21-22 minutes 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 x300g (10oz) French trimmed racks of lamb Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons runny honey 15g (1/2oz) fresh dill, chopped 25g (1oz) fresh parsley, chopped 25g (1oz) fresh mint, chopped Salad 500g…
As April arrives, the question is how will shared parental leave work for families? You may be entitled to Shared Parental Leave (SPL) and Statutory Shared Parental Pay (ShPP) if: your baby is due on or after 5 April 2015 you adopt a child on or after 5 April 2015 Until 4 April 2015 fathers…
Angelina Jolie is a world famous actress who has a life very different from most mums. However, every mum can teach others a thing or two and she has certainly done that. Taking care of your health matters and she inspires us to do so. Two years ago she spoke about her choice to have…
Welcome guests inside with this sophisticated sweet potato recipe for patties with grilled bacon and poached duck eggs. A dish that looks as good as it tastes, with a rich duck egg that sits elegantly atop a crunchy patty and crispy bacon, it’s sure to become the star of the party. Dust with paprika for…
Have you heard that a long-term study has pointed to a link between breastfeeding and intelligence? Is there really a link between breastfeeding and IQ? The research in Brazil published in The Lancet Global Health traced nearly 3,500 babies and found those who had been breastfed for longer went on to score higher on IQ…