Life in Lockdown – a new month, we made it.
Life in Lockdown. I never thought I would have to write those words. But over three weeks ago, like much of the world, we were told we had to STAY HOME. It isn’t optional and we are doing our very best to protect our health care system and stop the spread of a virus that […]
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Look after your hands the natural way
Pamela is sharing some helpful tips to look after your hands in a more natural way, which we hope will be helpful. As a busy working mum, I often find my hands get neglected and I need nudging to look after them and right now we are all washing our hands a lot. With the […]
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5 Overlooked Costs of Having a Family Pet
*This is a collaborative post we hope you will find helpful* Today, we will be taking a look at 5 overlooked costs of having a family pet. A family pet is a great addition to any household. They offer a different kind of love and reassurance than your human family members, and their unconditional love […]
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Handy craft and creative sites for kids
I thought I would share some handy craft and creative sites that we love and have found very useful. As a homeschool parent who is not terribly crafty or creative, I am always looking for sites and resources to help me keep my kids amused, and satisfying their need to make, create, and learn. Sometimes […]
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Eton Mess Semifreddo with Shaken Udder
*This is a collaborative post* This Shaken Udder Recipe for Eton Mess Semifreddo is easy and really delicious and a proper summery treat and takes a traditional recipe for Eton Mess to the next level. We are big fans of Shaken Udder in our house, so we are always keen to find ways to enjoy […]
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The Kaleidoscope Plus Group helpline – Talk2Us
Talk2Us is available now National mental health and wellbeing charity, The Kaleidoscope Plus Group, has today launched its nationwide mental health helpline and messenger service to keep up with an increase in demand following the Coronavirus outbreak. The charity’s helpline and messenger service, Talk2Us, is free to use for anyone in the UK and will be accessible from Monday to Friday between 9am & […]
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Meal plan Monday – using up leftovers
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 […]
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Easy guacamole recipe – dairy-free and tasty
Why do I need an easy guacamole recipe? You can buy it in the shops, ready made, and you don’t need to fiddle about making it. Yes, you can, but I have found that a lot of guacamole that is ready made in the shops contains dairy products and for us, that’s a no go […]
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Celebrating a Birthday in Lockdown
A birthday in lockdown is not what we had planned or expected but we are making the best of it and celebrating life, because we still can.
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Our week in photos – all is calm, we carry on.
Welcome to Our Week in Photos. Our way of sharing our week and what we get up to with our family abroad and grandparents who like to keep up with our life and antics. This week, dare I say it, has been good. We have had our wobbly moments of course, and life in lockdown […]
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Welcome to Cats, Kids, Chaos. We started over 9 years ago, originally as The Mad House of Cats & Babies, in a blur of sleep deprivation. We share family life as we live and see it, and try to keep it real. I write about food allergies, homeschooling, parenting a teenager, product reviews and everything in between. The odd cat post may feauture too. Welcome to the chaos, grab a cup of coffee and join us!