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Today we made some cupcakes. They were Toy Story cupcakes from a kit. The purchase had been my bribe for Little Man and Little Miss for coming grocery shopping with me. They could choose one thing each- be that sweets or yoghurt- within reason. They each chose a pack of cupcake mix. Little Man and [...]
[Warning graphic post!] Not another blooming cold! We’ve just got the family out of it, had a week of no sniffles and it’s attacking again. Grrr! After pooey nappies, my next pet hate is runny noses. I hate it when parents let their kids run around with a landing strip of snot on their baby, [...]
This time last year I was heavier by the day, pregnant, struggling to walk and I was longing for some proper sun and summery weather. So when Siblu holidays were looking to work with bloggers I tripped over myself wanting to do it. The exchange was they cover accomodation and the ferry and we cover [...]
It’s that time of the year when the winter is getting to most of us and we are seriously thinking about holidays, what we want to do, where we want to go. Planning, scheming, budgeting. Are you there yet? Is the travel bug nipping at your heals too? This year we might do a big [...]
Cold air is heavier than warm air. Most of us know this…but did you know cold air drives a windmill faster than warm air? Apparently the light breeze we had yesterday wouldn’t have moved the sails of the St Anna windmill in the summer. Instead we had a beautifully spinning windmill. We learnt this and [...]
I’ve been following the horse meat scandal unfold with some (former) professional interest; my background is in animal sciences and the food chain. Upto 100% of your “beef” lasagna or spag bol can actually be horse lasagna or spag bol according to the most recent discoveries. Neigh! It’s quite a mess! Firstly, I genuinely believe [...]
What image does the word carnival invoke in you? Some scantily clad ladies in Rio or this: Not likely! Or this? I bet you didn’t even think pancakes! Yet it’s all linked: a final big party before Lent, finishing off the tempting bits still in the larder. Unbelievable how different the manifestations of carnival are, [...]
Last weekend we had a manic weekend: I organised a children’s masquerade party for the Oxford Hungarian society, then on Sunday we hosted a joint birthday party with Dadonthebrink. 15 adults, 9 children and a dog. The party was winding down when Dadonthebrink ran through from kitchen en route upstairs with a worried face. As [...]
Just an image that sums up the week, no words… the rest you decide… Comments are always welcome. Silent Sunday was started by Jay Mountford, photographer. For more pictures search Twitter for the #SilentSunday hashtag . .
Extended breastfeeding. I’m not sure of the current trends in breastfeeding. There certainly is a lot of advocacy for it around and you see more and more cafes and restaurants display a breastfeeding welcome here sign. When they are tiny babies not many bat an eye or those prude and small minded tut and look [...]
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...AND to add to the challenge I have a grueling 11 week bootcamp leading up to the skydive- I have to loose 2 stone/ 18 kg/ 28 lb
