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Trying New Baking Kits From Sweetpea Pantry PLUS giveaway

Caterpillar’s love of baking has only grown since we last tried out some Sweetpea Pantry kits. I love that now he’s four he can do a lot more in the kitchen and wants to be involved…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Learning & Play, Lifestyle, Motherhood, recipes, Reviews 31 Comments August 16, 2017August 16, 2017 by Laura

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

Mexican Chicken & Bean Stack

Another comfort food classic, this time with a spicy twist.  If you love fajitas and burritos, this could be a fun alternative.  This is also a great way for getting veggies into kids too. What You…

Posted in Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up 0 comments December 12, 2016December 12, 2016 by Laura

Bacon & Leek Risotto

Autumn is my favourite time of year; I love the cozy nights in, the big jumpers and – mostly – the food. Comfort food brings so much happiness and risotto is one of the best.…

Posted in Recipe Round-up 5 Comments October 24, 2016November 3, 2016 by Laura

Singapore Noodles With Prawns

This is one of my favourite recipes for when you need something really quick and, as a bonus, it’s healthy too. What You Need Prawns or shrimp (frozen or fresh is fine, already cooked is…

Posted in Recipe Round-up 17 Comments October 10, 2016April 25, 2017 by Laura

Healthy Tuna Pasta Bake

Welcome back to Recipe Roundup and thanks for all your lovely feedback despite my half-decent cooking and decidedly mediocre food photography! Sticking with the Slimming World friendly theme (to try to keep myself a little…

Posted in Recipe Round-up 8 Comments August 29, 2016September 3, 2016 by Laura

Quick & Healthy Baking Projects From Sweetpea Pantry PLUS giveaway

Baking is a really popular activity for most toddlers & young children and Caterpillar certainly loves it.  We usually bake from scratch but if I’m just doing it as an activity to keep him entertained,…

Posted in Giveaways, Reviews 70 Comments August 18, 2016August 24, 2016 by Laura

Butternut Squash & Chilli Soup

Welcome to the first Recipe Round-Up.  I love food so much (as demonstrated by my dress size) and I’m a little obsessed with taking photos of what I’m cooking and eating and sending to my…

Posted in Recipe Round-up 22 Comments August 1, 2016September 10, 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 1 Comment June 11, 2016May 30, 2016 by Laura

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