It can’t have escaped your notice, but the words ‘self-care’ are suddenly everywhere; it’s the buzz-word for 2018, following on from wellness, mindfulness and hygge. At its most basic level, it’s simple, common-sense advice to take care of yourself. Call me cynical, but do we really need to be told this? I was listening to … Continue reading Looking after No. 1
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Along with bonfires, sparklers and fireworks, this time of year makes me think about warming comfort food; Sunday lunch and a 'proper' pudding. Yes, I know it's Monday but I thought I'd share the pudding I made yesterday, ready for next weekend! Apple Crumble is a perennial favourite in our house and this runs a very … Continue reading Apple Crisp is the new Apple Crumble
Okay, hands up, it's been a LONG time since I've written anything. Call it a case of writer's block, or maybe it's just being busy with life but I still haven't quite worked out what I want my blog to be. However, maybe actually writing something will help rather than doing nothing, so here goes! … Continue reading Not so ordinary Ordinary skincare
Gooey meringue, whipped cream, fresh fruit ... mmmmm! Having tried a few different pavlova recipes over the years, this one by Delia is the simplest and (so far) seems the most foolproof. There's no cornflour and vinegar, which are in many recipes and no trying to judge if it's ready. Put it in the oven … Continue reading Foolproof Pavlova
I bumped into a mum-acquaintance yesterday and she spent 20 minutes talking about her daughter. Apart from not even asking how I am (I've been in hospital with a really nasty ear infection but it's slowly getting better, thanks for asking) or how the kids are, she spent her time talking about another child and … Continue reading What we should be teaching our daughters
I'm back! I know it's been a few weeks but I've been felled by an ear infection that ended with a hospital stay. The upside is that the house is full of beautiful flowers and now we've finally broken up for the holidays, I can think about Easter. We have the full Fergie family coming … Continue reading Celebration Cake
Hands up, I know many of you will have given up chocolate for Lent but we've given up crisps so this is fair game! I've just made these with B, who was feeling left out on the baking front, and they are delicious - even if I do say so myself. The recipe is from … Continue reading Probably the best chocolate brownies in the world …
It can't have escaped your notice that today is International Women's Day. I've seen a lot written about it and it's really made me think about the women who have been, and continue to be, inspirational in my life. I admit that I did have to google IWD to check my understanding, and it is … Continue reading Inspirational women on International Women’s Day
So it's started again. In amongst the social media posts of cheerful spring flowers and new season wardrobes are the reminders that Mother's Day is coming. Personalised gifts, hand made cards and restaurant bookings all send an alert that a special day is on its way. But what if your Mum is no longer here? Despite … Continue reading Mother’s Day, without a Mum
Family life - it's just a phase 