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You are stronger than you think…

Just like the picture, finding your strength and realising your attributes are found through the struggles and the pain in life. Not when things are easy and you FEEL you are at your strongest. It is through the weak moments that you learn and become stronger because of those circumstances. A bag of Tea may look exactly the same as every other teabag in the box and you can make your…
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Travel with kids: Visit Amsterdam for the weekend! With the kids..?

I was in Amsterdam recently and intrigued to find out what it would be like as a destination to take your children. True, it doesn’t have the most child-friendly reputation but I discovered it actually offers a lot in the way of entertainment. If the idea of Disneyland Paris fills you with dread then consider this short-haul alternative. Getting Around This may seem a strange subject to…
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Recipe: Insalata Caprese (Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Salad)

Italians would laugh reading this recipe. This is the simplest and yet the best looking salad ever! Insalata Caprese based on only Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil. Easy and so delicious. My favourite! This delicious recipe has been donated by the ASK Italian Cookbook out on 20th November 2012 whose sales will raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Serves 4-6 / Prep…
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Italian recipe: Antipasto Classico (Mixed Antipasti)

This recipe is very handy as it is useful to know what to serve guests at a home party before the main meal. Here you go the classic Italian antipasti. This delicious recipe has been donated by the ASK Italian Cookbookwhose sales raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Serves 4 / Prep: 10 minutes, or 1 hour 30 minutes if you make the bread dough from scratch…
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UK mothers stand out across Europe, favouring pain relievers as one of their first responses to child illness

Colds and the flu are the number one infectious diseases young children have to deal with during the winter season. These infections usually come with fever, which is part of the body’s natural defence mechanism to fight against viruses and bacteria. In fact the body creates extra heat, preventing the foreign organism to survive. A child’s temperature rises and falls very quickly because…
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Savoury Waffle Sticks with Cheesy fondue

Something for the Grown Ups…: Savoury Waffle Sticks with Cheesy fondue. This cheesy fondue can be made in a traditional fondue pot and the waffles are used instead of French bread for dipping. If you don’t have a fondue pot, it can be made in a saucepan but it will be go stringy when it cools, but a burst in the microwave will make it smooth again. Makes 36 waffle sticks What you will…
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Dana’s Walk – A Mother’s Experience of Bringing up a Child with a Disability

Here is another touching and inspirational interview with a mum bringing up a child with a disability. Sera Johnston has recently published her book “Dana’s Walk” (£10.99 Ecademy Press), a personal and true story of what it is like to bring up a child who has a disability. In this book, Sera shares the life story of Dana, her 14-year-old daughter who is living with Spastic Cerebal Palsy.
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Italian recipes: Involtini di Melanzane (Aubergine rolls)

Melanzane (Aubergines) are some of my favourite vegetables. This delicious recipe has been donated by the ASK Italian Cookbook out on 20th November 2012 whose sales will raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Makes 8 rolls, serves 4 / Prep: 35 minutes / Cook: 20 minutes This quintessentially summer recipe was given to us by ASK Italian’s extra virgin olive oil…
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Buttermilk Waffle Sticks with Warm Chocolate Fudge dipping sauce

Easy recipe to make with the children: Buttermilk Waffle Sticks with Warm Chocolate Fudge dipping sauce. Light fluffy waffle sticks with a gooey sticky chocolate sauce, perfect for a birthday party treat. Makes 36 waffle sticks Prepare the chocolate sauce before you start cooking the waffles, this allows the dipping sauce time to cool. What you will need… • 145g plain flour • 145g…
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THE 3 OF US

New service for families: Babies are wonderful but they can put pressure on even the strongest relationships. Stress at home can also be harmful for your baby, so a session from THE 3 OF US – a new service from relationship experts – is the best thing you can do for your baby and yourselves. Investing in your relationship as a couple is one of the most important things you can do for your…
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