Emily’s Algarve Escape – book review
I was kindly asked to review Emily’s Algarve Escape for this blog post. There are no spoilers but I will preface this by saying that I ALWAYS read the last chapter of a book before I start reading it from the beginning and this book definitely didn’t end the way I thought it would. I […]
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Skye Tales – a great introduction to computer games
I was kindly asked to review Skye Tales and share why I think it’s a great computer game for introducing your child to a computer game, without some of the side effects that gaming can have. As a parent of a child with ADHD, who struggles to manage the stress and overstimulation that screen time […]
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I am not the problem, it’s ADHD. The ADHD diagnosis
The one with where we find out it might not be anxiety, it might actually be ADHD… If you have read my blog or followed me on social media for any length of time, you will know that I have dealt with anxiety and mental health issues for most of my life in one way […]
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Smashed potatoes with herb and pecorino
I love potatoes, partly because they are so versatile, cheap and can be used for so many meal combinations, but also because they are comforting, filling and delicious and this recipe for smashed potatoes is easy, and works well as a crowd pleaser but also for adding to family meals. This recipe serves four but […]
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Supporting your child waiting for exam results
If you are a parent of a teenager in the UK who is doing any kind of official exams then exam results time in your house may be a bit of a tense time for everyone. Some children need less support but some may be anxious as they wait for the day when they learn […]
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Introducing a New Cat to Your Existing Feline Friend
How to Introduce Another Cat to Your Existing Cats. Some simple tricks and tips to help you bring a new cat into the house.
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Can you travel with pets?
Before I was a pet parent and a parent of children, the idea of travel with pets and kids would have horrified me. But now I am owned by several cats, and the parent of two children, it’s not such a scary thought. Or at least in principal, the concept of taking both animals and […]
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One pot chicken, rice and veggies
This one pot chicken recipe, served with rice and veggies, is easy and delicious. It’s great for a simple but filling weeknight meal or for feeding your hungry family. You can adapt it with different veggies and add spice or flavours depending on your tastes and what your family likes. Chicken and rice is a […]
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Basic self care for Mums
Self care for mums can come in in many different forms, and as a busy working mum, with some mum experience under my belt, I can tell you three things: All mums, be they full time at work out of the home, part time working, working from home or full time at home, need self […]
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Simple omelette recipe, use up fridge contents
An omelette is a quick and easy meal, perfect, I find for the kids, or for myself when I walk into the kitchen and think “eek, I need to feed us, but there’s not a lot in the fridge or I haven’t planned” or as a last minute thing. I know some people get twitchy […]
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