How to get that birthday cake right EVERY TIME
I see lots of posts in groups on Facebook, etc. asking other mums for advice on baking cakes, birthday cakes in particular of course, and there are always masses of …
How tos
How to make a forest fruits cake that’s perfect for the fall
If you are looking for something to make with those blackberries that will now be just about ready for picking in your local park, have a go at this scrumptious …
10 easy tips for night-time potty training to help ditch nappies for good
Just because a child is accident free during the day doesn’t automatically mean dry nights will follow. It’s estimated that one in 12 children still wet the bed by the …
Parents potty training tips
Potty training can be a touchy subject among parents. It can bring out the competitor in some parents, and it really isn’t a time to get competitive at all. Ideally, it would be …
Christmas Gingerbread Baking with @makeyourowncake
Gingerbread is thought to be the oldest biscuit there is. Ginger has been used as a preservative for hundreds of years and the spices are said to warm the blood. …
Linky – Instructions not included #2: Potty training at night
A couple of weeks ago I started the parenting tips linky with a collection of posts about starting school; not an easy time for many, and I hope some of …
Parenting Snapshots #5: Withholding or constipation in potty training
We are going to chat poo, or to be more precise witholding or constipation in potty training. Kate Barlow from the Parent Consultancy is with us again for a Google hangout …
How to cook turkey….or how not to stuff up your Christmas lunch
I went to Stamford Bridge last week…and no it wasn’t to watch Liverpool in another glorious victory *I wish* – it was to learn how to cook turkey – properly, …