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Eight Snack Ideas For Preschoolers (Plus Organix Giveaway)

It sounds so silly but dealing with Caterpillar’s constant demand for snacks is currently one of the my most difficult parenting challenges.  I beg you to tell me in the comments that I’m not alone…

Posted in Giveaways, Motherhood, recipes, Reviews, Tips 43 Comments July 13, 2017 by Laura

Kitchen Skills For Preschoolers With Little Cooks (Plus Giveaway!)

I’m so passionate about everyone having basic cooking skills, and this begins in childhood.  I know not everyone enjoys cooking or is interested enough to put their own spin on recipes etc. And I’m well…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Learning, Motherhood, Recipe Round-up, recipes, Reviews 75 Comments June 28, 2017June 23, 2017 by Laura

Chilli & Garlic Lamb Kofte

This week I’ve tried to recreate one of our favourite meals from our local Turkish restaurant – not quite as delicious but not a bad effort and the mister was very complimentary. What You Need…

Posted in Recipe Round-up, recipes 27 Comments September 12, 2016September 18, 2016 by Laura

Sausage, Bacon & Bean Stew

Welcome back to Recipe Roundup. We often think of stews as heavy, winter comfort food but this sausage & bean version can be eaten all year around and is packed out with veg and fresh flavour.…

Posted in Recipe Round-up, recipes 6 Comments August 15, 2016October 5, 2016 by Laura

A Father’s Day Treat from Organix

In aid of Father’s Day tomorrow I’m sharing another healthy and tasty recipe from Organix.  Dads deserve a treat too, especially if they are one of the awesome dudes I thanked in Thursday’s post, and…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, recipes 0 comments June 18, 2016June 7, 2016 by Laura

Celebrating National Picnic Week with Organix

At Easter, I teamed up with Organix to share some fab spring recipes and today we’re back again – this time to celebrate National Picnic Week (11-19 June). There’s something so wonderfully British about a picnic…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, recipes 2 Comments June 11, 2016May 30, 2016 by Laura

Moustache Cookies with BusyBakers Box

Cooking and baking is a big passion of mine and one I’d love to pass on to Caterpillar, and so far he does seem really engaged with making cakes and biscuits.  Like many mums and…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, recipes, Reviews 23 Comments June 9, 2016June 15, 2016 by Laura

Springtime Family Recipes with Organix

Easter is one of my favourite times of year as it’s several days off work but without having to deal with all the stresses that can come with the Christmas break.  Plus, with the (hopefully!) more cheerful…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, recipes 13 Comments March 24, 2016March 29, 2016 by

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