This month we were totally thrilled with the latest Center Parcs challenge, making our own ice lollies. Little Miss is now at the age where we need to be reducing her milk feeds and supplementing with snacks, whilst keeping up a good calcium intake. This seemed like a perfect opportunity to get a little bit creative. These creamy strawberry ice lollies are so simple to make and use just three ingredients. We got our inspiration from Center Parcs own Deb Rogerson whose tip was... "Want to experiment with different flavours? Mix Greek yoghurt with a squeeze of honey, then just add your own ...
Archives for July 2014
At Home Parenting With Jo Frost
I am sure like me, many of you have been delighted to see Jo Frost back on our screens with her new show Family Matters. I have always been a huge fan of Supernanny and we employ many of her parenting strategies at Casa B, the naughty step being the most commonly used! So, you can only imagine my delight when this month we came across this... *Faints* That's us folks, right there, in the August edition of At Home Parenting with Jo Frost. This makes me very happy indeed, and look at what fabulous company we are in. So if you want to grab a copy for yourself, and if you do ...
Monday Parenting Pin It Party #62
*Rubs eyes* Morning folks. We are a little bit sleepy here at Casa B. I had the awesome stupid idea that we should move to the coast and the plan is in action. It is a HUGE plan. We'll get there. But right now Mr B can't quite understand why we stayed awake past midnight checking out houses we would NEVER buy on Rightmove. To be honest nor did I and then remembered I have a plan. *Strokes white fluffy cat*, *Panics*, *Scours Rightmove some more.* Today the party is being hosted by Cass from A Frugal Family. Please do pop by and show her some love. She will be displaying her two ...
Pretty Pots: Easy Kids Craft
Ok so here is how to NOT make a pretty pot, at least if you do it our way. This has to go down as a major craft fail on our part but with smaller beads it might actually work. The inspiration of this craft came firmly from C-Beebies Mister Maker, during a thunderstorm, and facing an entire day stuck inside...we did what we had to folks! And the boy LOVED it, which is what counts. Right? So, if you too want to own a 'pretty pot' like ours this is what you will need: One empty jar Mod podge Glue/paint brushes Beads...smaller than ours, or sequins ...
Monday Parenting Pin It Party #61
Monday again folks. Hope you all had a great weekend. Today's #pinitparty is being hosted by the lovely Andrea from All You Need Is Love and Cake. Please take a minute to pop by and check out the posts that she has featured as her favourites from last week. If you are new to the party and not sure what to do... 1. Link up one, or more, of your own parenting/family posts. This can be anything you like but below are some examples: A family friendly recipe A child friendy craft Parenting tips or advice A post about a recent family experience A review of a child's ...
To My Daughter On Her First Birthday…
Dear Emily, My beautiful girl. I have written you a letter, as I did with your brother the day that he turned one. This is a purely selfish post, and one that you will no doubt berate me for when you are older but I am just so bloody proud of you. You are joyous. You are strong. You are happy. You are loving. You scare me when you shout at me sometimes. I love you so much more than you could ever imagine. From my bones. And I will always love you. From my bones. My monkey. My terrorist. My trickster. My ...
Monday Parenting Pin It Party #60
Monday again which means it must be time for another Parenting Pin It Party. This week I am delighted to introduce a brand new host, the gorgeous Carolin from Mummy Alarm. Carolin is a beautiful lady with a beautiful blog so please do pop over and say hi to her today. I'm sure she'll put the kettle on. If you are new to the party, here is a guide of what to do next: 1. Pin up one, or more, of your own parenting/family posts. Each entry will be pinned to the Monday Parenting Pin-It Party board on Pinterest. 2. Follow the Monday Parenting Pin-It Party board on pinterest, featured ...
Monday Parenting Pin It Party #60
Monday again which means it must be time for another Parenting Pin It Party. This week I am delighted to introduce a brand new host, the gorgeous Carolin from Mummy Alarm. Carolin is a beautiful lady with a beautiful blog so please do pop over and say hi to her today. I'm sure she'll put the kettle on. If you are new to the party, here is a guide of what to do next: 1. Pin up one, or more, of your own parenting/family posts. Each entry will be pinned to the Monday Parenting Pin-It Party board on Pinterest. 2. Follow the Monday Parenting Pin-It Party board on pinterest, featured ...