Here's a fun idea for a rainy day... Gather all of the Hungry Caterpillar's favourite fruits - oranges, plums, strawberries, apples and pears - and blitz them up into a smoothie... I don't have a fancy blender, but this would be a doddle for those of you who do! Because we were using ...
What we really eat #6
Monday: Pizza and chips As you may have noticed from previous posts, Mondays are never a very inspiring day for us food-wise. The one concession to healthy eating were the lovely green beans, bought from a little honesty stall near our house. Even Tom managed to eat a few! Tuesday: Pasta ...
My summer fashion essentials
1. Jersey Dresses. I live in these all summer. They're cool and comfortable, but hold their shape and don't crease. This is essential for me as a busy mum - smart, crisp cotton only lasts for a few minutes with children around and I don't want to look like a crumpled paper bag all day! My favourite ...
Dreams of loft living
When we bought our second house four years ago it was a practical decision, rather than love at first sight. We were happy in our cosy little cottage, but with a toddler and a new baby, we badly needed the extra space. The house appeared on the market - period features, good location and bags of ...
My Week
Finally it's the summer holidays! The first half of this week was dominated by the build up to the end of term. Tying up loose ends. Getting teacher presents ready... The last day of term was an emotional rollercoaster. It was Tom's last ever morning in nursery and the lovely hugs he gave ...