Thai green curry is a firm favourite in our house and I make it often, actually. It is one of our favourites, and I find easy, and compatible with most meats (chicken, pork, beef, or vegetables) and if I make a milder version, the children love it, and it’s also a meal you can make […]
READ MOREI hate being the tooth fairy…
I read a blog post recently by the lovely Tara who blogs at Sticky Fingers, on the topic of wobbly teeth, and I chuckled and agreed with her, because frankly, I am not excited by the whole child loosing teeth thing, and it actually grosses me out, but I kind of put it to the […]
READ MORECold and flu killer soup….
When I am sick, I want to eat simple, clean, tasty or spicy foods, and this recipe for Thom Yum Soup, which is a very simple soup with a real kick to it, ideal for clearing out stuffed up sinuses, and the chilli and garlic, I am convinced, help to kill some of the germs! […]
READ MOREGetting over a fear of spiders. It can be done
I was terrified of spiders, big ones, small ones, hairy ones, I did not like them. I would freak out if I knew one was in a room, and the thought of them made me anxious and sweaty. I think my fear stems from a small spider falling on my face, from a wall, when […]
READ MOREWhen you realise they can read, it’s magic
Parenting has lots of amazing moments, and this is one of mine. When you realise they can read, it’s magic My six-year-old can read… I know most children her age are in the process of learning to read, being taught at home and at school. I have known she could “read”, as in sound out words […]
READ MOREGluten and dairy free pancakes
I’ve been asked for this recipe a few times, so thought I would blog about it. It’s a firm favourite in our house, and because it is gluten and dairy free, is good for those with food intolerances or allergies. You can tweak it to suit your needs. Gluten free American Style Pancakes I prefer American style, fluffier, […]
READ MOREWhy we use cloth nappies?
We have also shared in a national news media outlet about our cloth nappy journey, if you would like to have a read too. When people (usually Mum’s, but I have been asked by curious Dad’s, Grandparents and childcare providers) see that my Small boy is wearing a cloth nappy or I happen to mention […]
READ MOREMy thing about Fruit Shoots….?
I have got myself a reputation as a FruitShoot hater. It is common knowledge amongst my friends that I don’t like them and I will never willingly buy the drink for my children. I however, am NOT one of those parents who swoops down on their child at parties and events and won’t allow them to […]
READ MOREDo you know how dangerous CO (Carbon Monoxide) is?
Most people are aware of how dangerous carbon monoxide is, but don’t always do anything about making sure their home is safe. Sharing a little advice on what we do in a collaborative post with Be Alarmed So, one night about two weeks ago, I’m in bed, it’s 10 pm at night, the children are […]
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