Autumn is in the air, which means it’s time to dust off the slow cooker. I love coming home to the scent of dinner that has been cooking all day filling the house. It’s the epitome of autumnal cosiness and marks the start of a new season. Plus as busy routines start up again after a summer break, it’s good to know that dinner is one thing that can be sorted in advance and pretty easily too! While putting this list of easy slow cooker recipes together I came across some amazing sweet treats which I am just dying to try. I may even consider investing in a second slow…
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Healthy Breakfast Ideas for the Family
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Most mornings we go straight for a bowl of cereal and a cup of tea so I’ve decided it’s time to shake it up with some healthy breakfast ideas. Like most families, our mornings can be pretty hectic. With racing in and out of the shower, searching for a matching pair of socks (or shoes) for the kids, coaxing our pre-schooler out of the house and a stressed husband that’s going to be late (again). Adding a carefully prepared breakfast to the mayhem is one step too far. The other day Jack asked if he could have egg for breakfast instead.…
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Planning the Perfect Night Out
As a mum, it often feels like my best nights out well behind me. These days I’m more likely to be curled up in front of the TV, watching Netflix and staying up late because it’s the only bit of ‘me’ time I get. I used to see in Sunday mornings with a bag of cheesy chips while waiting for a taxi. Now the only time I see 4am is if one of my kids has a) woken me up or b) not slept at all. That’s not to say I don’t miss going out. Now that the kids are getting a little older and sleeping better, I am starting to afford…
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Letterbox Cake by bakerdays Review
When bakerdays got in touch asking if I would like to review one of their cakes, I jumped at the chance. Who would turn down the chance to review cake?! Not me! (…the things I have to do in the name of blogging eh?) An online cake shop, bakerdays specialises in creating unique and personalised cakes. They create tasty treats for any occasion such as weddings or birthdays, and they also bake delicious cupcakes, too. There is a wide range of flavours available including lemon and chocolate. They also offer gluten free and dairy free cakes too. I plumped for the letterbox cake and chose a traditional sponge as this is…
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Top 5 Easy Baking Recipes for Kids
Baking with children can be a bit of a tricky thing to master. It’s a great thing to get little ones involved with from a young age, but the mess it creates can be pretty off-putting. I have been baking with Jack since he was around 1.5 years old – which looking back seems insanely young. I remember him being in his high chair, me giving him an egg to break into a cup and him smashing it on his head instead. Ouch! It didn’t put him off though. Now he is nearly four years old and usually follows me into the kitchen to see if there are any eggs…
