Halloween lunch boxes
With Halloween falling on a school day again this year, perhaps there's some call for a few spooky items in their lunchbox? Easily turn a…
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Calendared
Dates in the diary. You know they’re coming up. They’re earmarked. They’re special!
Strawberries and lemonade party ideas
It's prime summer fruit picking season and there aren't many children, or even adults, who don't enjoy this fun activity. Fruit definitely tastes better if…
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Easter ‘carrot’ chocolate mousse puddings
Who's up for a little bit of gardening this bank holiday weekend? No. Not me. Not really. I'm a terrible gardener. That said, I'm not…
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A simple Easter gift idea
With Easter on the horizon, there's still time for those last minute Easter gifts with this simple napkin wrapping idea. Or you could use these…
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Heartfelt Mother’s Day messages
I’ve received a few messages recently asking for ideas for Mother’s Day gifts and my response on this occasion really isn't overly helpful. There are…
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Beauty and the Beast treats
We've all been waiting for the release of the Beauty and this Beast film for a good while. Haven't we? Who's excited? It's time! If…
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St Patrick’s Day ‘Leprechaun’ spinach pancakes
If you promise not to tell the eldest that these pancakes contain spinach, then I'll share a recipe with you. Deal? My humblest thanks. American pancakes…
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Roses for him: Bacon roses
Some men love receiving roses for Valentine's Day too...bacon ones. Roll streaky bacon tightly along the short edge to create a rose shape. Depending…
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Chinese New Year: Year of the Rooster (2017)
Good fortune to all celebrating Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rooster. Apparently the eldest is a 'Rooster' so 2017 is…
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