Learning. Every day, we are learning. We encourage ourselves to learn, we encourage our children to learn. Being a parent is a journey full of learning. Even before you become a parent, you go to classes to learn how to be a parent – but can you really learn something that is supposed to come naturally? There is no ‘one book fits all’ in the world of parenting. Nearly three years on, I am still learning, every day. I am learning that being a parent of a toddler is hard, damn hard. But then, being a toddler must be hard too. Frustrating. …
Recipe – Crusty bread rolls
In my opinion there’s nothing better than home made bread – well there is, but I mean in terms of bread. These crusty bread rolls are best just warm from the oven, served with soup. The milk & butter used makes them lovely & soft. I used three different toppings but you can top them with whatever you like really. Ingredients (makes 12) 750 g strong plain flour 1 tsp salt 1 sachet fast action yeast 375 ml milk, warmed 50 g butter, melted flour for dredging poppy seeds grated cheese Equipment large bowl oiled cling film baking tray Method …
Recipe – Spicy butternut squash soup
Now it’s turned Autumn it’s just the weather for a lovely soup, especially a spicy one to warm you up. We had a butternut squash and some other bits of veg that needed using so I just rustled this up. I like my soup nice & thick but you could add a little more liquid to it if you like yours a bit thinner. This is yummy served with crusty bread rolls straight from the oven. Ingredients (serves 4) 1 tbsp oil 1 large onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 medium butternut squash, peeled & seeded & diced 1 …
{Rant} Too big here, too small there…
When it comes to buying clothes for my little men I don’t really have a favourite brand or shop – I buy from charity shops, bargain shops, supermarkets, high quality shops – I’m not really a clothes ‘snob’! Basically, if I see something I like and can afford it, I’ll buy it. My boys seem to be on the larger side as they have long legs and and torsos, so they are usually in the next size up before they need it anyway. One problem I have with them is that a particular size in one shop can be too …
Review – Funky Giraffe personalised bandana bib
Ever since before J arrived I have been a little obsessed with bandana dribble bibs; in fact we have a drawer full now! We have many different colours, designs & patterns; enough to match every outfit really. One bib that we don’t own though is a personalised bib, but I have been after one for ages so I was rather excited when I was offered the chance to review one of the new personalised range from Funky Giraffe bibs. The personalisation process is really easy, though it took me forever to design mine as there are so many options to choose from and …