Recipes

Recipe: PIADINA with Sacla' pesto topping

This recipe for PIADINA was kindly donated by Sacla’ who have teamed up with chef and mum Rachel Allen to createsome newPesto recipes, especially for those important family moments around the table. Try Rachel’s recipe for PIADINA which is included in the new Sacla’ cook book ‘La famiglia – the family book of pesto’. Rachel said about this recipe: ‘This is a play on…
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Recipe: FUSILLI WITH TOMATO PESTO BY SACLA', CHORIZO AND ROSEMARY

This recipe for FUSILLI WITH TOMATO PESTO, CHORIZO AND ROSEMARY was kindly donated by Sacla’ who have teamed up with chef and mum Rachel Allen to createsome newPesto recipes, especially for those important family moments around the table.Try Rachel’s recipe for FUSILLI WITH TOMATO PESTO, CHORIZO AND ROSEMARY which is included in the new Sacla’ cook book ‘La…
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Recipe: Chicken with Sacla' Pesto Roasted Vegetable Couscous

This recipe for Chicken with Pesto Roasted Vegetable Couscous was kindly donated by Sacla’ who have teamed up with chef and mum Rachel Allen to createsome newPesto recipes, especially for those important family moments around the table.Try this recipe which is included in the new Sacla’ cook book ‘La famiglia – the family book of pesto’. Rachel said about this…
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Recipes

Recipe: PENNE WITH SALMON, PEAS AND SACLA' CHILLI PESTO

This recipe for PENNE WITH SALMON, PEAS AND CHILLI PESTO was kindly donated by Sacla’ who have teamed up with chef and mum Rachel Allen to createsome newPesto recipes, especially for those important family moments around the table.Try Rachel’s recipe for PENNE WITH SALMON, PEAS AND CHILLI PESTOwhich is included in the new Sacla’ cook book ‘La famiglia…
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Fitness & Health

4 Tips on Self Care for a Working Mum

Balancing being a career woman and a mum can be incredibly tough and time-consuming, and often it doesn’t seem like there is any time left to focus on your own self care. However, if you don’t fit in a few spare moments within the day to address your needs and put yourself first, over time,you’ll find that you won’t be able to function at one hundred percent anymore. This will have a…
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Travel with kids

Travel with Kids: Family Moments in Ibiza Santa Eulalia

I was recently invited by the tourist board of Santa Eulaliain Ibiza to experience the Family Moments, an initiative aiming to bring more families to the quietest and possibly the most beautiful part of Ibiza that caters for people who want a relaxing holiday in contrast with the San Antonio area which is mainly designed for nightclubs goers. The hospitality of Ibiza’s people is special. I…
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Fitness & Health

Exercise can make you feel like 'you' again - top 5 moves to do whilst baby is napping

If you have read my previous blogs, then you will know that I was very worried before I went off on maternity leave that I would lose my identity without my career. Regularly there are days when I need to remind myself who I am and reassure myself that I am more than just a feeding, highchair cleaning, nappy changing, baby brain nursery rhyme singer. One of the ways I do this is by doing exercise.
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Fitness & Health

Keep your little ones safe in the sun this summer

We all love summer and being outside in the sunshine is fun, good for you and should be encouraged … but never under estimate the power of our English sun. It is frighteningly easy for your child to over-heat or get sun burn. Read our top tips to help keep your little ones safe in the sun this summer. Think ahead: Dress your child/children appropriately for the weather. Loose…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Inspirational mumpreneur’s testimonial: Hippychick founder Julia Minchin reveals her secret path to success

One of the best perks of my job is meeting inspirational mumpreneurs such as Hippychick founder Julia Minchin who reveals her secret path to successin this candid interview. The founder of the family-friendly and award-winning company Hippychick tells London Mums editor Monica Costa how the business has made her the strong and capable mumpreneur she has…
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Get Creative

How to create a Summer-ready family garden

Summer is just around the corner. This year, the summer solstice, which marks the official start of summer, takes place on 21stJune. This brings with it warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours, which means greater demand for green spaces. The most important green space of all is, of course, your own garden. When the migration from indoors to outdoors takes place, you want to be sure that…
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