12 ways to eat well for less
Here’s my take on sticking to your budget, while still eating healthily.
What to do when your toddler refuses to eat
The transition from baby to toddler is the start of a whole new life as a parent. Suddenly, it’s all about the 4 Ps – playgroups, pull-ups, potties and, er, pickiness at meal times.
Toddler snacks review: Organix Goodies
I’m an Organix No Junk Mum, which is why they’ve recently sent me a sneak peak of their new Goodies products, which aren’t yet in the stores. The kids and I have had a lovely time, tasting and testing.
A cookery book to help your child like vegetables
With my little boy still a bit of a veg swerver, I’m always on the look-out for ways to make vegetables just that bit more interesting.
Trying out a Second World War pudding
My eldest daughter has been studying the Second World War at school. And as part of that whole shebang, she’s ended up with a few copies of original Ministry of Food War Cookery Leaflets, which were produced by the government to help people with rationing.
Super-fast vegetable soup for children
Just recently I’ve been trying to incorporate more vegetables into my children’s diet. I’ve been making sweetcorn fritters with extra red pepper, trying to sneak salad into their sandwiches (they may pick it out but at least it makes me feel better) and, for long car journeys, preparing plastic containers of carrot, celery and cucumber sticks as snacks.
Tips for coping with Christmas dinner
For me, Christmas Day is a weird combo of over-excited, hyped-up kids + post-festive admin euphoria high (no more spreadsheet, yay!) + feeling a bit hangdog after a late night of frantic last-minute wrapping and a few drinks.
6 ways to get your kids to try new foods
At some meals, the eldest two can be great. But I also hear ‘Yuck!’ and ‘I don’t like that’ regularly, especially when something a little different is served.
Things I wish I’d known about weaning
After weaning three babies, I can say that I’ve had my fair share of being batted with spoons and smattered with purée.
Eating the seasons and other healthy eating tips
We all want our children to eat a healthy range of foods so that they have nutritionally-balanced diets. The long-term plan: to help them learn to love good food for life. But right now, today, when you’re always so busy and every day is a tired day, it can sometimes feel like you’re knocking your head against your wall.
Why we need better labelling of children’s food (and about being an Organix No Junk Mum)
Hey, I’m an Organix No Junk Mum!
As regular readers will know, I’m on a mission to promote fresh, healthy food for children and families, and encourage kids to tuck into more fruit and vegetables – starting with my own super-fussy eater boy. (An update on his progress is coming in a future blog post.)
