As a parent managing the school run, extracurricular activities, work deadlines, family and social engagements as well as making family time a priority can be a constant challenge! So what’s the solution? Here are my suggested 5 ways to improve family life balance.
1 Getting organised
Get into this mindset by thinking about the week ahead and anticipate your family’s needs and focus on any…
No-bake cakes are just the thing for busy people. Easy and unusual recipe for a cheesecake to make for parties or picnics using pancakes. You would not expect that so your guests or kids will be surprised!
Preparation time: 30 minutes Plus time to chill
Serves 10
1 pack Sweet Pancakes (we used Abra-ca-Debora Sweet Dutch Pancakes for this recipe)
14 digestive biscuits
8 tbsp melted butter
400g…
As a mum you constantly have to deal with stress, there is physical stress like the lack of sleep, tiredness or perhaps juggling kids & work. Then there are the emotional stresses we face from the pressure of striving to be a good mum, role as new mum, loss of income or money troubles.
When you are faced with a stressful situation your adrenal glands that sit above your kidneys, release…
Refreshing easy recipe for ice cream – White Chocolate, Coconut Ice-Cream.
Serves 4
Ingredients
75g White Chocolate (we used Mortimer White Couverture Powder for this recipe)
2 eggs, separated
50g caster sugar
200ml coconut cream
Method
• Heat the white couverture powder in a bowl over a pan of simmering water, then stir until melted and smooth.
• Mix the coconut cream with the…
I bet they’ve never had a birthday cake like this, dear. It’s one of London Mums’ new specialities and gets gobbled up very quickly! Easy and unusual recipe to make for birthday parties or picnics using pancakes. You would not expect that so your guests or kids will be surprised!
Serves 8
1 pack Sweet Pancakes (we used Abra-ca-Debora Sweet Dutch Pancakes for this recipe)
1500g…
The tough economic climate has hit a lot of British families who are now forced to look for better deals on their UK credit cards to pay for increasingly expensive children’s childcare, clothing, entertainment and basics.
It is a sign of our times that some banks are now offering 0% balance transfer to get or retain new customers.
Parents are under pressure to dress their children in quality…
Apprentice star Tom Pellereau & Lord Sugar launch Nipper Clipper to tackle children's nails trimming
It was great to meet and interview inventor and former Apprentice Winner Tom Pellereau in Covent Garden this Tuesday joined by his wife and his super cute 2 weeks old baby Jack at the launch of Nipper Clipper backed by Lord Alan Sugar. Tom is a lovely guy whom everyone loves at work. No surprise Lord Sugar also likes him so much. And he is a dad now! We can expect lots of new inventions aimed at…
In May, we came across yet another press report about how hard-pressed British families have seen the cost of their food shop rise (as if we didn’t know that!). Apparently, our grocery prices rose by twice the European average over the past 5 years, and the average UK family now spends £77 per week on just food. So, at Menus4Mums, we thought we’d show you how you could spend under the…
Gwyneth Rees (mum of two girls aged 5 and 3) is the author of ‘Super Sister and the Birthday Party’, the fantastic follow-up to My Super Sister. With unforgettable characters and warm-hearted family relationships, this is the perfect book for any child – and their naughty little sister!’
Q: Where did the inspiration for your books come from?
A: Real people and real life events…
Burns can happen suddenly and the pain and damage caused can be devastating. Knowing what to do if this should happen can make a massive difference in reducing the amount of pain and scarring experienced and may avoid them having any tissue damage at all.
For All BURNS – TREAT THEM IMMEDIATELY WITH COOL RUNNING WATER
Immediately, but extremely carefully remove loose clothing covering the…