* I was kindly sent some self-care and pampering products to try* Self-care and pampering are part of my routine to look after me, so that I feel good and can look after everyone else around me that needs me. I try to make sure a get a little bit of time each week, even […]
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Easy allergy-friendly Hasselback potatoes
I don’t think I tried Hasselback potatoes until I was an adult or at least I don’t remember having them but I love them. Potatoes are life in our household, or at least they are a mealtime staple and this is a way of making them that is easy and delicious. The concept is simple. […]
READ MOREMeal plan organisation – keeping track.
Meal plan organisation helps me to keep track of what we are eating, food and grocery shopping and also helps me feed my family mostly in a healthy way whilst being a working and homeschooling parent. I didn’t used to meal plan, and we would just go to the supermarket and buy whatever we felt […]
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*We were kindly sent some items to review for this post* I have been trying to liven up our menu with some hot dog meal ideas using Ye Olde Oak hotdogs who have been making hot dogs since 1949 and have a range of varieties to try from traditional to American style hot dogs. My […]
READ MOREEveryday lip care to keep lips smooth
One of my best features is my lips, I love my lips, and I like to look after them. Everyday lip care for lips is important to me and because when I am anxious I pick my lips, making sure they stay smooth and preventing dryness is important to me and part of my daily […]
READ MOREMentalUP – a safe game to get kids brains working
I am always on the lookout for apps that work well for my kids when I want them to have productive screen time. Whilst I am not anti screen time, I do sometimes want them to be using screens in a way that is good for their brains. This is where MentalUP comes in. It’s an award-winning […]
READ MORELearning to use a camera with kids
Learning to use a camera is a skill that adults and kids alike can do. You don’t have to be a professional photographer or take sales-worthy photos but you can enjoy a new hobby and skills and have fun taking photos, and creating pictures to share. Photography is something we all love as a family. […]
READ MOREYummy treats from Creative Nature Superfoods
*This is a review post, we were kindly sent some vegan snacks to try* I am always on the lookout for yummy treats and quick and easy things we can grab at home for a snack. Because of food allergies, I need to make sure they are safe for the boys (both the big one […]
READ MOREMeal Plan Monday – baking is making me happy
Meal Plan Monday. Looking at my week, and making sure the cries of “I’m hungry” don’t happen too often, but we all know that children are always hungry aren’t they? Feeding my food allergy and food choices family with a mix of cooking from scratch and sometimes throwing a ready-made meal their way. We shop […]
READ MORESplash – a fast-paced and fun family game
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent a game to try as a family* If you are looking for a fast-paced and fun game that the whole family can enjoy then Splash might be perfect. I am always looking for games to keep the kids busy and to enjoy as a family that […]
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