It is s easy for dinner time in our household to get bit samey which is why I love creating new dishes for us to try and testing out new flavours. Some work some don’t it’s all part of the fun! When Santa Maria asked if I would like to try out some of their new Latin American Kitchen range I jumped at the chance. Not only something new for us to try but quick and convenient. Perfect! Santa Maria have created these Latin inspired sauces, rices, seasonings, tortillas, toppings and sides to give you that Latin feel at home and…
I was recently contacted by Scottish Friendly, a UK based finance company specialising in savings and ISAs. They set me a challenge to make a diary of my spending over a period of time, look back at it to see where I am over spending and where I can save money. I was someone who had their children at a young age, before I had a bunch of savings behind me and a mortgage already secured. It wasn’t something I really worried about then, now as I get older I want a home that I own, I want that stability and I…
I am home from a gorgeous holiday in Gran Canaria with my best friends!!! I think this has been the longest I hadn’t posted on my blog or social media since it all began 3 years ago. I must confess as much as I love my little corner of the internet it has been lovely! I didn’t intend on taking a break; I thought I would still be tweeting and instagraming my socks off but when it came to it I just didn’t fancy it. Usually on trips or weekends away I am constantly taking photos or filming ready to share…
Festival season is so close; if you believe your days of sitting in fields, drinking cider with a flower crown on your head are behind you now you are a parent you are missing out hugely on all the amazing family friendly festivals that are held all over the country! Shortly the squad and I will be heading off to one of the biggest (and in my opinion BEST!) family festivals in the UK – yes I am talking about Camp Bestival! We have been counting down the days more or less since we left last year, it was one of…
I read a post today on the Huffington post. By the title I knew it wasn’t a wise read – Why Was I Shamed For Having A Girlie Mini-Break Without My Kids? written by Luisa Zissman (did the apprentice a few years back). I knew it wasn’t a wise read because on Saturday I am doing just this; going on a girls holiday and leaving my children at home. As we edge closer to the big day the mum guilt has started to hit me. Reading that a mum was shamed for a girls trip away just made my insecurities come to the…
