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Banana and cinnamon ice cream waffles

This recipe isan indulgent breakfast treat and perfect for special occasions. Servings: 4 Prep time: 10 mins Ingredients 8 scoops of Carte D’Or Caramel Cinnamon Waffle Ice Cream (224g/400ml)- this is the ice cream we have used for this recipe 8 sweet waffles 1 tbsp cinnamon 2 tbsp caster sugar 2 bananas, peeled and sliced 25g chopped pecan nuts Method PLACE the waffles onto a baking tray.
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BlogParenting Skills

COULD QUEST TO BE ‘A PERFECT PARENT’ LEAD TO ‘POST CRADLE DEPRESSION’?

Research recently released by parenting website Yano.co.uk reveals that more than six out of ten parents say that the pressure to be the ‘perfect parent’ has made them feel low or depressed. According to the study, more than six out of 10 mums and dads say the ‘pressure to be perfect’ has made them feel low or even depressed, with one in ten experiencing these feelings on a daily basis.
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Baby & ToddlersBlogParenting Skills

THE INVISIBLE CHILDREN

To mark ‘International Missing Children’s Day’ today journalist and television presenter Esther Rantzen has written an emotive article highlighting the issue of missing children in the UK. The article ‘The Invisible Children’ (below) draws on Esther’s previous experiences of working with vulnerable children in order to raise awareness of the risks posed to youngsters living alone on…
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ActivitiesBlogParty tips

The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant: all you need to know to be in the right place

Lots of people have asked me recently if I know where the Pageant is starting from, where it goes etc etc. Then I researched and I found this amazing iPad app that will help getting people to the right places at the right time during the Pageant journey. The great thing is that this is the only official Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant iPad App with the approval from the Queen. So it is official…
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Who are the hottest 'daddies' in town? Vote for your favourite male star!

The new movie What To Expect When You’re Expecting released in the UK on 25 May 2012 has an amazing male cast of male actors starring as the ‘daddies’: Rodrigo Santoro, Matthew Morrison, Chace Crawford and Dennis Quaid. Vote here for your favourite! Matthew Morrison (Most known for his role as Glee‘s teacher) Rodrigo Santoro Chace Crawford Dennis Quaid Or is your…
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Have a spark-free Jubilee! Top safety tips for your Jubilee parties

As the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations sweep the nation, many Brits are preparing for street parties and outdoor activities – complete with decorative bunting and lights. However, in the midst of the festivities, safety is often at the back of people’s minds. There is no doubt about it – this summer in the UK is certainly one to celebrate and homeowners up and down the country will…
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Make your own fun

Over 140 boredom-busting games and activities for children! In the 70s when television was not yet so developed and popular we played so many more games and we often made our own games. Reading this compendium of games and ideas made me remember with nostalgic feelings at my childhood. The 70s were creative years and we never had entertainers at our birthday parties. Back then we could…
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Baby & ToddlersBlogBooks

My mummy

‘My mummy’ by Paula metcalf and Lucy Barnard is an amazing book for young children published by Macmillan.This story is a wonderful celebration of motherhood and the special bond that exists between a mum and her children. It’s really beautifully illustrated and I can relate to all activities and scenarios mentioned in the story: from cycling together in the park to make…
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I can cook from the garden

‘I can cook from the garden’ new book accompanies the new series of Katy Ashworth’s i can cook, one of CBeebies’ most successful children’s shows. Aimed at 3-5 year olds, this book is first and foremost a recipe book structured around ingredients and how to grow them. It includes 35 delicious and balanced recipes which have been created so they can be made with little or no…
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Activities

Bear Grylls Top Ten Things To Do Before You’re Ten

OVER HALF OF UK ADULTS PLAYED OUTSIDE EVERYDAY WHEN THEY WERE YOUNG, COMPARED TO JUST 24% OF KIDS TODAY. The nation’s favourite adventurer, Bear Grylls, gives London Mums some tips to get kids back outside and learn forgotten childhood skills. Today’s children are spending significantly less time than their parents did having adventures outside and, as a result, have missed out on…
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