The beauty of Ohelo reusable bottles and tumblers
22nd May 2020It’s no secret that I love my coffee. As a permanently tired toddler mama, I’m all about the caffeine. I’ve been lucky enough to try out lots of different coffees for my blog. One of my faves has been Black Farmer, which has sustainability at the heart of its production. As well as caring about what I drink, I consider what I drink from too! Enter Ohelo. Launched at the end of last year, Ohelo sell a range of reusable cups and tumblers made from stainless steel. They are designed in the UK and have fully accountable manufacturing processes. Hygiene…
Tonic water tempura baby corn: a quick and easy recipe
Here's an answer to a surprisingly common question: Yes you can make tempura batter with tonic water! And this very easy recipe shows you how.
No added sugar muffins with banana and blueberry
Weaning can be hard work at the best of times. But even harder when you want to reduce sugar. Lots of healthy, important food groups such as fruit and milk naturally contain it. To offer a helping hand, here’s my…
Helping Your Child with their Social Skills
Positive, healthy social interactions from birth will help your child grow up to be a happy, confident young person. With that in mind, it’s important to encourage your child to socialise with other kids and adults as much as possible,…
Circla: miniature toiletries that don’t cost the Earth
First off, let’s get one thing straight – self-care is not selfish! I’m a mum, I have an employed job, a freelance marketing role, and a house to run. So occasionally I like a few treats that are just for…
Exploring internet safety with your child
The internet is undeniably a very beneficial creation, helping us stay connected with people all around the world, and allowing us to learn new information we might otherwise not have access to. However, it can also be very dangerous when…
How to Make Homework More Fun for Your Kids
Getting your child to complete their homework can be quite the challenge for parents sometimes. Unfortunately, after a day at school, children just aren’t interested in continuing with work once they get home. However, if parents can find a way…
How to raise a science lover
Some parents can feel slightly nervous when it comes to helping their children with science, especially those who don’t excel in the subject themselves. In fact, you might just be wondering how to encourage your child to find an interest…
Why reading is so important for children
Reading is an important skill that provides a variety of benefits to children. Reading helps us to learn new vocabulary and expand our knowledge on different topics, while also being great for enjoyment and leisure. If your child needs a…
Teaching Your Kids to Respect Other Cultures
Since the world around us is very diverse, it’s important to teach your children about different cultures so that they can respect and celebrate people’s differences. The earlier they learn that no two people are the same, the better, so…
What Costs to Expect When Your Child Starts School
In the UK, even if you send your child to a government funded school, rather than an independent one, there will be various costs to factor into your budgeting. A preparatory school in Oxfordshire have put together the following list…
Ethical eating with Oggs
As part of my drive towards more sustainable food and drink, I’ve been excitedly exploring more plant-based options. Luckily, plant-based and vegan food options are becoming increasingly available, and loads of them are delicious! My latest foodie find is Oggs, which…
Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style
All children learn in different ways and identify how your own child learns will make it easier for you to help them. There are three common learning styles and each child has a dominant learning style or technique. By understanding…
Ethical shopping ideas for 2020
I’m a big champion of companies who are working hard to be eco-conscious. So I’m delighted to have a guest post from a new business owner who is all about sustainability. Amy from Aubrey Bay has shared her top ethical shopping…
My adventure bucket list
Like many parents, pre-children we had lots of trips to far flung places. While this has been somewhat scaled back since welcoming little miss into our lives, that doesn’t mean we don’t have big plans for the future! From discovering…
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