Things that are to do with the life of a family. Including discussions, home, education, clothing, shoes, etc
August 9th 1963 – February 2012 It’s 13 years ago this month that my own mother died at aged 48 so I know first hand how it really is no age to die. The singer/actress was found unresponsive at the Beverly Hilton hours before the Pre-Grammy Awards Party. She leaves behind her daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, … Read more
I used courgettes and carrots but am sure you could do it with many other vegetables – or salad/fruit items such as cucumbers and bananas. Maybe even baby sweet corn – although it might be a bit more fiddly. I actually got the idea from another blog you can find here Yes of course I’m … Read more
My two youngest boys were invited to a Pirate & Princess Party. Now it may have been easier to stick them in dresses but we had a lot of fun turning them into Pirates. Just thread some black – string, wool, boot lace – anything that can go round the head and be tied – … Read more
Below I’ll be examining the TV Show 15kidsandcounting Shown on Channel 4 January 2012 9pm, all quotes mentioned below are as mentioned in the series on Channel 4 should you wish to watch this yourself. All non specific opinions given are my own. Tania Sullivian who featured in the first episode knows all too well … Read more
This show was about appearances. It was about how they are perceived and how the media portray them. Jo Watson Mum to fourteen children lives on the small island of Guernsey. Jo separated from her husband John of 20 years, and the father of all her children, two years ago and is now finding life … Read more
What better way to treat your man this Valentine’s than with a Steak Dinner with home-made mushroom sauce, followed by heart cakes. I like to cook the mushrooms and tomatoes at the same time, and add some salad (and jacket potatoes). Fry the mushrooms in butter, then simply add milk and herbs. … Read more
Making things at home is not only cheaper but better for you. This recipe fed the 6 of us. Heat some oil and fry some onion with a pinch of salt. Then add some chilli, ginger and garlic. Then add 1 tsp turmeric 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 cinnamon stick Cook for a few … Read more
Getting Children Out and About it is very important. They need the exercise and fresh air. The Park is one way to achieve this. It can also give you new things to talk about – which will help increase their language abilities It doesn’t matter about the weather if you just wear appropriate clothesor take … Read more
Below I’ll be examining the TV Show 15kidsandcounting Shown on Channel 4 January 2012 9pm, all quotes mentioned below are as mentioned in the series on Channel 4 should you wish to watch this yourself. All non specific opinions given are my own. Tracy and Pete Lewis This week we saw the Lewis family from … Read more
