Easter gift ideas that aren’t chocolate

Posted on 26th March 20217th April 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

*we were kindly sent some products to review for Easter gift ideas for this post. All opinions are our own* I love chocolate, but around Easter, I actually find it can be a bit overdone and overwhelming. Don’t all shout at me, you chocolate lovers, but you have to admit that you can have too […]

Lockdown restrictions ending again? Where we are at.

Posted on 26th March 202126th March 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

Lockdown restrictions ending again? Where we, personally at? A year ago, the country was in lockdown. These past few months have felt like a bit of groundhog day. Lockdown ish November, December was a bit of a twilight zone, Christmas was canceled (not that we had any plans), and then lockdown again in January. Now, […]

Skip the chocolate, have a gin instead…

Posted on 25th March 20211st April 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

*This is a review post. We were kindly sent some Mermaid gin to try* It’s taken me a while, but I have finally converted the husband from being the occasional weak generic pub gin & tonic drinker to someone who enjoys craft and quality gin. I have been drinking gin and tonic for a long […]

Lateral Flow tests – how to test for Covid19 at home

Posted on 25th March 20217th April 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

As we ride out the storm that is Covid19 we are doing our best to stick to the rules in place to stop the virus spreading and keep ourselves and other people safe. During the last lockdown we shielded our daughter and this time round she’s safely back at school but as part of her […]

Gardening is good for the soul and your kids

Posted on 25th March 20217th April 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

I will preface this blog post by saying that I am NOT a gardening expert, so if you are looking for how to tips then this is the wrong post. However, if like me, you were not a fan of gardening, then do read on, because it might help you find some positives for you […]

Digital Easter Egg Hunt 2021 with Learning Resources UK

Posted on 24th March 202129th March 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

*This Digital Easter Egg Hunt post is in collaboration with Learning Resources UK* This Easter why not try something different and fun when in real life Easter Egg hunts can’t happen as easily. As a home school family we are big fans of Learning Resources UK and the amazing range of education resources they have […]

Foolproof and delicious chocolate brownies

Posted on 23rd March 202123rd March 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

This recipe is my go-to, for foolproof and delicious chocolate brownies. This is the recipe I pull out when I want to take a treat to someone or make cakes for work. Everyone loves chocolate brownies, I am fairly sure of that. These store for about 72 hours in an airtight tin, and are great […]

Katsu curry sauce & gluten-free panko breadcrumbs

Posted on 21st March 202112th April 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

I adore Katsu curry, and when I am at work, it’s my weekly treat to pop to the local Japanese pop-up cafe that does delicious tofu katsu curry, for lunch. I have managed to convert my family to my ways, and they also love it, so I make it at home. It’s not actually that […]

Mascne – tips and tricks to avoid it.

Posted on 19th March 202119th March 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

Maskne, mascne, or, as dermatologists call them, acne mechanica are different kinds of skin breakouts caused or triggered by the facemasks we all have to wear at the moment. We all have to wear face masks due to Covid19 so it makes sense that we learn to live with them as best we can. There […]

5 Must-Have Items for Cat Loving Households

Posted on 17th March 202118th March 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

*We hope this collaborative post on 5 Must-Have Items for Cat Loving Households is helpful to cat owners and future cat owners* Calling all cat lovers out there! We know you’re a special bunch that just can’t get enough of your feline family members, so why not put that love of cats on display with […]