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SATS week over and out…
This week was SATS week for Oscar. A little bit of stress was had but once the first day was out the way it went away. When Bex was at the same school as Oscar is now, Year 6 started with a lecture to us parents on the important of SATS etc. How they be doing this, we need to do that and buy this book etc. Bex actually left that school before SATS were upon us and the school she went to had opted out of SATS. Personally I think a wise move, I mean do children of that age need to feel stressed out for what it seems is the sake of the school statistics other than the child’s. At the time when Bex’s new school had opted out we … Read entire article »
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National Coeliac awareness week – Golden Syrup Cake
It is National Coeliac week this week, I have been gluten-free for nearly 5 years now. So … Read more »
Oscar’s sandwich with Allinson bread and herbs
I am always up for a challenge so when Gemma asked if like to come up with … Read more »
Spiced oat cookie cakes
This is a great recipe for pack lunch boxes and a nice and easy recipe which is … Read more »
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Two months of blogging and...
Well I have been blogging for just two months today so I thought I would do a little celebratory post, oh any excuse for a bit of a celebration. Actually this post really … Read more »
Pudsey Bear Cupcakes
We all know that one of the most popular ways of raising money especially when in comes … Read more »
Save the Children
Old fashioned mummy tagged me in this meme which I have just checked today and I need to do for tomorrow. I have already signed the petition at Red Ted Art I have had … Read more »
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National Coeliac awareness week – Golden Syrup Cake
It is National Coeliac week this week, I have been gluten-free for nearly 5 years now. So here are a few things I have learnt and things I miss too. Gluten is in a lot of foods When you are gluten-free eating out can be a nightmare. Picking up a quick lunch when out and about that is gluten-free can turn into an … Read entire article »
Meal Planning Monday
My first meal planning week was a success. I only changed one meal, Wednesday roast as we had people viewing the house in the evening (though didn’t turn up!). I thought the smell of roast either you love or hate so had toad in the hole and cooked it late. The veggie burgers I made were super yummy and loved by … Read entire article »
Oscar’s sandwich with Allinson bread and herbs
I am always up for a challenge so when Gemma asked if like to come up with a recipe using Allinson Bread and the herbs from the great herb garden offer I couldn’t say no. Firstly the herb garden kit arrived. I rather liked the box which is waterproofed so you don’t get a soggy kitchen window sill. It came with … Read entire article »
I Love – (or not)
I love to tidy my house for someone to view it but not turn up. I love walking the dogs in the rain for over an hour in the evening while we wait for you to not turn up. I love the flannel the estate agents tell you. I love the way they think you don’t have a single brain cell. I love the way errors are just brushed aside. I love the fact my house was special and showed at a London property show just like all of your property’s. I love the way I was told to make up for the long line of mistakes that have been made. I love the way my property forgot to get uploaded to … Read entire article »
Simple tomato recipes for children
Ewan has popped back with some great idea’s for tomatoes for your children to try out and some really simple recipe idea’s. So over to Ewan… This post contains a sponsored link Tomato recipes In my last guest post here at Over A Cuppa I talked about ways to get your kids involved in tomato growing this summer. Another way to help get … Read entire article »
Hello – I am a Morphy Richards Innovator
On Thursday scanning through my twitter feed, I saw it. The tweet leading to the list of successful applicants to be a Morphy Richards Innovator for the next 12 months. Feeling equally excited and nervous I clicked on the link, scrolled down the list and there I was. Well not me personally obviously but my blog name. An understatement would be to say I was chuffed, I was. Lots of fab entries with so many great posts, so to be chosen on my post My 5 top kitchen inventions that save me time and money was really great to be honest. So hello I am Ali and I am a Morphy Richards Innovator for the next 12 months, … Read entire article »
Meal Planning Monday
Yes I have made it! For the first time this year I have planned my meals for the week. Even though it was one of my things to do as of January but….. I actually feel mildly more relaxed knowing what I am cooking this week. I am out till 7 ish on Tuesday so pasta will be easy to whip … Read entire article »
I forgot to teach the ‘Tidy skill’ but…
When it comes to being tidy, perhaps this is one of the things I failed on teaching my children. First let’s get this straight, l on a normal day my house is tidyish. Maybe a bit cluttered or lived in as I like to call it but… Now though that I am living in hope of regular viewings on my house … Read entire article »
Guest Post – Planting tomatoes with children
I always buy my tomato plans and usually have a fab crop from some and not so good from others. So here is a fab guide from Ewan on how to grow tomatoes and get the children involved. This post contains a sponsored link Planting Tomatoes It’s great to get your children involved in the garden, curious children love learning and watching how … Read entire article »
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