I’ll be honest; before I had kids, I hated bananas. Despite having banana trees in my parent’s garden as a child, the only way I’d ever eat one was just as it turned yellow so it was still hard. And it wasn’t even the actual fruit, it was anything banana flavoured as well! Whilst I’m still not a big fan of artificial banana flavouring, ever since I had master 4 I don’t hate bananas anymore. Weird aye? I still dislike them very soft though, so any softer bananas end up as banana bread or better yet, banana cake. After a while though, banana cake gets a tad boring, so new…
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Homemade Chicken Katsu Recipe
It’s hard to pick what cuisine we would rate as the family favourite in our household. So far we’re big fans of indian (no surprises there! :P), mexican, italian, chinese, japanese to name but a few. If you’ve had a look around the blog at the various recipes, you’ll probably find a mix of “fusion” type recipes; as I really enjoy mixing different things to make it our own. One big favourite with the kids, and is SO easy to put together, is the Chicken Katsu; served with sushi rice, edamame beans & coleslaw drizzled with kewpie mayo (ohemgee yum!). The Katsu sauce is purchased from our local JapanMart as…
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iAngel Fleur Baby Carrier Review
I’m a HUGE fan of babywearing. When both my kids were born, they were both terrible sleepers & very colicky babies (now I know it’s a milk/lactose intolerance but you live & learn aye 😊). Naptimes were non-existent, and with my daughter even night sleeps were terrible. The only way I could get anything done around the house, and have her sleep, was to carry her around. Even putting her in a car seat was terrible. So, to save my arms & shoulders, plus have my hands free to do things with my toddler, I tried a baby carrier. And I tried a few! Anyone who’s ever tried any…
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The Mum Funk
Hi I’m Varsh and I’m in a “mum funk”. It’s hard to explain what a “mum funk” is and even harder to know when you’re in one. You’re just going about your normal routine business, and then BAM you’re in the middle of one. I guess that’s how it starts though – this “normal routine” business. As a mum staying in routine, for your kids sake and your sanity, becomes a big thing. You know exactly what happens when – breakfast, naps, lunch, dinner, bed. Yes, there are moments when routines are broken, usually by the kid, but we usually try to stick to one right? And, before you know…
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Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
By now your DH/OH/Kids have just figured out that it’s 5 shopping days (if you count today) before Mother’s Day. FIVE! And, if you’re like me with 2 kids under 5, poor DH is sitting on the couch trying to remember any hints I would have possibly dropped in the last 17 years of things I like. Or better yet (amusing for me anyway 😛), he’s asking the kids what they would like to get for mum for Mother’s Day; which goes a little something like this – DH – So, what do you guys want to get mum for Mother’s Day? Master 4.5 – Mum would like the Mustang/Camaro/Stingray…
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Hot-Seat : Mud Mates + Giveaway
As with many mums these days, if I’m not running after the kids or doing household chores, I’m online. Whilst social media can be a great waster of time, it’s also a great way to find out more about what’s happening around me. Cos, let’s face it, these days if it’s not on social media it didn’t happen 😛 I’ve been lucky enough to meet many members from the talented mum & dads club. Some in real life, but most in the online world. In the Business Hot-Seat series, I hope to introduce you to some of these innovative and talented people. P.S If you’d like to be featured in…
