You race through the door to get dinner organised after a long day at work. The kids are tired and ratty, your partner’s getting impatient and hangry… what do you do first? Reach for the takeaway menus? Pull out the soggy, tasteless microwave meal? Don’t do it! Steer clear of over-priced, over-salted and bland options. … Read more
Long before I became a Mum myself I remember visiting my cousin who had just given birth to her first child. She had always been petite and perfectly formed, so when I saw her less than a week after giving birth back in her size 8 jeans I took it that’s what happened after you … Read more
For me, becoming a Mum is the most amazing achievement in my life. It’s the one thing that I dreamt of growing up and I feel lucky to have not one but three beautiful children of my own and being step-parent to one fantastic step-son. I always considered myself quite lucky to have Will in … Read more
Life is hectic, and busy schedules tend to limit the amount of time spent with family. With technology playing a huge role in our lives, it can be difficult to disconnect and be fully present with loved ones. Here are three tips to get your whole family spending uninterrupted time together while also developing a … Read more
Cravings cause most people to give up on their diets just after a few days or weeks. It does not matter whether you are craving to take something sweet, creamy, chocolaty or spicy, there is always a snack that can help curb that feeling. Here are 5 foods that can help satisfy your cravings when … Read more
A working mummy has many a nagging worry, but chief among them is the question of whether her family’s eating and snacking habits are healthy enough. Children especially enjoy their snacks and working mothers are finding it harder and harder to choose a healthy snack menu that meets her family’s nutrition requirements. To help busy, … Read more
Are you often left feeling that your belly fat won’t budge? There are a few steps you can follow to ensure you are on the right path.
Date nights can be tricky once you become a parent unless you have family and trusted friends on tap to offer their babysitting services you have to rely on finding someone who you feel comfortable leaving your most treasured possession with. Simon and I both think it is very important to keep ‘dating’ after children … Read more
I often wonder what we did before the microwave oven came into our lives? They are just so flipping handy aren’t they?! Simon and I bought ourselves a microwave combi oven with some of our wedding gift vouchers and it lasted us for nearly 10 years before we had to change it, mind you it … Read more