A Halloween inspired chocolate-orange cake . . .
We decided that we would make a Chocolate with a hint of orange Halloween inspired chocolate-orange cake. I found the recipe in an old cookery book and just adapted it slightly.
Little Bean
What it’s like to have a child who doesn’t eat
It’s been nearly 11 years since my journey with attempting to feed Lillie began, and it hasn’t got any easier; in fact, if anything, it’s getting worse. She’ll grow out of it As a small child, I was forever being told: “she’ll grow out of it; my daughter was a picky eater at that age”. … Read more
Lillie’s Birthday Camping Party Weekend
As Lillie’s 10th Birthday approached this year I’ll admit I was totally stumped as to what to do for her to celebrate with her friends. She’s had craft parties, soft play, rollerskating, swimming and horse-riding parties in the past. Now we needed something that was a little bit more grown up but still fun. I … Read more
Lillie: Now you are 10 years old
It’s now 10 years since the morning you were placed on my tummy with a line down your face from the forceps which helped you to get out into the world. Daddy and I both cried tears of joy to finally have our little girl with us, even if Daddy did mistake your umbilical cord … Read more
How do you help a child with control issues?
Are you looking to find ways to help your children live a happier, stress-free life? How do you help a child with control issues?
Fairy and Elf Door Hunt – Jubilee Park, Woodhall Spa
On Sunday Lillie and I had a lovely day out with my friend MumtoC and my goddaughter Miss C. It’s the first time that we have had a day out just ‘us girls’ and it was perfect. MumtoC had spotted the Fairy and Elf Door Hunt on Facebook so we booked our places and made … Read more
Little Bean at 9 years old
Little Bean is my first born, the only little lady in our family. When I found out I was pregnant I secretly hoped that our first baby would be a little girl but we decided we wouldn’t find out until the birth. At that moment when we discovered that our beautiful newborn was a little … Read more
Sports Day: Mother’s Pride
For once, the sun was shining on our school Sports Day which took place this morning. Parents came out in droves to support their children, and it was a great atmosphere all around. It was the first year that we were able to see all three of the smaller Beans taking part together since Jelly … Read more
Gel-a-Peel Sparkle Bead Station
Back in March Little Bean had fun reviewing the Gel-a-Peel Pastel kit to make cards for Mother’s Day and loved it. This time she has been asked to review the Gel-a-Peel Sparkle Bead Station which she loved even more. Kit Contents Bead station 5 bead rods 1 pencil rod 1 ring wheel 1 removable knob 2 … Read more