When Edward was just three weeks old my husband had emergency surgery for a diverticular abcess. The pain came really quickly and was undiagnosed for a week before suddenly a blood test revealed what was wrong with him and he was rushed into hospital. It was a strange time in our life. We felt like we should be celebrating the safe arrival of our new baby whilst in reality we were separated and I was visiting my husband in hospital twice a day. That was back in April and after several weeks convalescing my husband was able to return to…
-
-
Pesto is a little bit of Italian cooking magic that Sacla have very close to their hearts. Pesto is perfect with pasta but can also be added to meat, fish and vegetables. Apparently a combination of freshly picked basil and Grana Padano cheese is the secret behind every recipe and all the sauces are made in Italy. I was recently sent three of their pesto sauces to try. Classic Basil Pesto We usually buy this when we fancy something simple for dinner. We stir it through pasta and eat it with plenty of garlic bread – yummy. The classic green…
-
Today my little blog was featured on the Stokke Lovers blog and Facebook page all due to our love of our Tripp Trapp. I was so happy I took a screen shot: I was also lucky enough to be featured on the Miffy UK Facebook page for our recent video review of the lovely Miffy Rattle Car. Both features brought me a few new visitors so I hope you will stick around!
-
Last night I went to a swanky London venue to learn more about the latest third generation Flip Video pocket camcorder. On arrival we were met by members of the paparazzi who filmed us walking down the red carpet. Then we were given delicious red button cocktails and some yummy canapes. The room was full of bloggers and journalists all keen to learn more about the latest Flip. I was given the chance to play with one of the new Flip camcorders which has just been launched. It was really simple to use and my short film was viewed on…
-
Royal Mail have just launched their new Christmas stamps which feature two of my favourite characters, Wallace and Gromit. Religious and secular themed stamps are published in alternate years and this year is the turn of secular designs (stamps featuring the Madonna and child are also on sale). There are five stamps specially created by Ardman, showing Wallace and Gromit singing carols, posting their Christmas cards, decorating the tree, opening Christmas presents and carrying a Christmas pud. Royal Mail have also launched the site WallaceandGromitStamps.com where you can create yourself (or anyone) in a Wallace and Gromit-style character and share…
-
Almost since the day we took Edward home from the hospital I’ve been wondering when was the best time for baby number two. I love Edward and I’m surprised how much I enjoy being a mother. I’m not sure what I expected but the last seven and a half months have been exciting and exhilarating as well as hard work and exhausting 🙂 However, I’m 33 and keen to expand my little family before too long so when I was given the opportunity to review The Second Baby Survival Guide I jumped at the chance. The book was written by…
-
I have a small obsession with Cath Kidston and although I try not to go too often on my last visit I spent far too much. I went in for the new London iPhone 4 case which I duly purchased. However her Christmas range is starting to creep into the stores and I couldn’t resist. I came out with the iPhone case, a reversible jumper for Edward (which I couldn’t resist) and a Christmas sack to hold his presents, as well as paper chains, Christmas crackers, and paper cups, plates and napkins from the Christmas range. Eeeek, an expensive trip.…
-
This was the third handmade toy drop for The Toy Society. I made another wee softie scotty dog and dropped it in Highgate Woods. I hope someone found it! Fortunately I dropped it the same weekend that there was an art event going on through the woods so hopefully it was spotted 🙂
-
It’s been 6 weeks since I started my Day Zero list and I’ve made good progress. I’ve found having a list of things I want to achieve helps me focus. Sewing/craft projects So far I have made Edward a beanbag, finished covering our nursing chair, made my sister a draught excluder, made Edward a Clothkits cushion and finished a felt gingerbread house. I’ve taken part in at least one swap a month (via the Secret Post Swap and Swapbot) and made vintage tags for swaps and parcels. Cooking/baking I’ve made a couple of soups from scratch, made meringues, baked a…