Baking with Soph – Betty Crocker Berry Cream Cake
My child is berry obsessed – since a baby. She thinks nothing of polishing off a tub of (very expensive) blueberries while sitting in the shopping trolley, so this bake was a natural choice of hers. The brief she gave me – berries, lots of them, and cream! This was the perfect Sunday teatime treat…
Instant Pot Winter Warmers: Prawn Curry
When the weather is cold, I crave warmth and spice! I crave a bowl of something tasty, generally with a side of carbs and this Instant Pot Prawn Curry really hits the spot! Spicy Prawns with a side of Basmati rice and some Butter Naan – right down my alley. This is my go-to curry…
Baking with Soph – Betty Crocker Rainbow Cupcakes
You can’t keep Soph out of the kitchen! With self-isolation during the Coronavirus pandemic, keeping the kids busy and calm has been my number one priority. The kitchen is always a happy place for us, so we decided to use the Betty Crocker Super Moist Vanilla Cake Mix and spread a little hope with these…
| WIN a 4 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION TO WACKY BOX | Preschool in a box!
When Wacky Box contacted me to send the kids one of their boxes and do a review I literally leapt at the chance! I’ve had both kids home with me since 15 March and the timing of this box couldn’t have been any better. Wacky Box is quite literally everything you need for 16 educational…
Instant Pot Winter Warmers: Chili Con Carne
Most of the country has been positively icy the last few days so I thought what better time than to delve into some of my fav Instant Pot Winter Warmer recipes! First up, is an American classic that’s so darn tasty. It makes a huge pot and the addition of the beans really bulks it…
Choc Chip Cookies
Always a winner in our house, I mean, who doesn’t love cookie dough – these Choc Chip Cookies have been made time and time again since Oli pop’s first birthday party! The addition of coffee really brings out the chocolate and makes it the most delicious of morsels to devour with a cup of hot…
Best Chocolate Sheet Cake
Another day, another bake. If Soph has any more requests like this we’re going to be rolling out of lockdown soon. Absolutely divine, this simple chocolate sheet cake speaks for itself and is even better the next day! Here you go!
Best cleaning products recommended by Mommalikeme
This was HARD I won’t lie. I love cleaning products and have far too many, but I like to try them all and find what really works for me and for the various household needs I have. This will be an evolving list that I’ll add to as and when I come across more phenomenal…
An evolving diagnosis
We always said we’d let Oli settle into his new environment (read about his move to a remedial school here) before reassessing his diagnosis. Moving Oli to the school he’s in now has been the best thing for him. He was placed with the most perfect teacher for him with the most incredible group of…
Behind my smile: I battle anxiety, and it’s okay to admit it.
Behind my smile is an anxiety riddled woman, wife and mom. I don’t know how many of you know this, but I take medication daily to help control my anxiety, and it’s okay. I’ll openly admit it. It doesn’t mean I’m damaged or any less of a woman, wife or mother. My earliest memory of…