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…
I’m sure we’re all familiar with Heidi Murkoff’s 1985 pregnancy bible. It is probably the most famous guide to pregnancy in the English-speaking world. What To Expect When You’re Expecting, and others in the same series, have sold a staggering 35 million copies worldwide. With a phenomenon like this how long could Hollywood be expected to stay away? And sure enough, in line…
‘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…
‘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…
Recently my doctor found out that I kept having recurring colds and inflamed sinuses due to lack of Vitamin D. Apparently I am not alone as 85% of British adults suffer under Vitamin D3 deficiency due to the lack of sunshine.
So apart from starting to take a high dose of Vitamin D3 supplements I also did some research and this is what I found out.
According to Dr Weil, ‘Vitamin D…
A really fun and simple way to decorate your home or party venue with a Jubilee red, white and blue colour scheme is to make some pretty ribbon pompoms.
Each pompom is made up of four large bows tied together, so you need to start by making your bows.
Make some pretty pompoms
To create the bows, hold the ribbon between your finger and thumb – a few inches from the end and make your first…
There are so many ways that you can make spelling fun and enjoyable; unusual and also different! Spelling can be creative – here are some ideas, to help you create a fun little world of letters and words for your child.
Spelling in Salt
Get a tray, fill it with salt and start writing letters and spelling words! Children will feel how the letters are made, and this tactile, multisensory…
The IRRESISTIBLE ICED BUNS recipe was kindly donated by Butlins and the Kids Cooking Company.
Preparation time 15 minutes – Cooking time 20 minutes – Oven temp 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5
Ingredients
This recipe makes 6 buns.
110g/4oz margarine
110g/4oz caster sugar
2 beaten eggs
110g/4oz self-raising flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the icing:
75g/3oz icing sugar
1 tbsp water
Hundreds…
The MEGA CHOCOLATE MUFFINS recipe was kindly donated by Butlins and the Kids Cooking Company.
This recipe makes 6 muffins.
Preparation time 20 mins – Cooking time 15 mins – Oven temp 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5
Ingredients:
110g/4oz softened margarine butter
110g/4oz caster sugar
3 beaten eggs
5 tbsp milk
175g/6oz self-raising flour
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
6 Squares milk or dark…
CHUNKY CHICKEN CURRY (serves 8 people) recipe kindly donated by Butlins and the Kids Cooking Company.
Preparation time 25 mins
Cooking time 20 mins – Oven temp 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5
Ingredients
1 Tbsp sunflower oil
2 Tsp mild curry paste or mild curry powder
1 clove of garlic crushed
2 tbsp Mango Chutney
1 tbsp Ginger (grated) optional
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut…