More healthy packaged snacks for kids

  Update: Some of these snacks are included in my ‘Healthy snack bundles’ now available to buy here. After the success of my last post, I’m very excited to be sharing some more healthy packaged snacks with you! There’s also just a few days left to enter my competition to win a free box of goodies here (closes…

Pip & Nut *Reviews-Cookbook-Recipes*

Are you a nut butter lover? Then you need to read this! Plus, I’ve also got some amazing recipes to share from the new Pip & Nut Cookbook. I came across Pip& Nut when I was looking for snacks for my ‘Healthy Snack Boxes’. I was interested in their squeeze packs and thought these would…

WIN a free ‘Healthy Snack Bundle’!

Update: This competition has now closed but some of these snacks are included in my ‘Healthy snack bundles’ now available to buy here.   I’ve got some exciting news! The last few months I have been working on a new project: ‘Healthy snack bundles’ that will be delivered straight to your door. These boxes of tasty treats will include a…

Healthy Packaged Snacks- as tested by my kids!

Update: Some of these snacks are included in my ‘Healthy snack bundles’ now available to buy here. As part of a new project, I have been looking into packaged snacks. The reality is most people can’t make everything from scratch. We have busy lives and packaged snacks are convenient. They are handy for days out, to add to lunch boxes…

12 grains to try with the kids

    Lately, I’ve been doing a few nutrition courses to get a bit more knowledge on the subject and the main thing that stuck with me is how variety plays such an important part of a healthy diet. It makes sense if you think about it, different foods provide different nutrients so eating various foods every…

Do I really want my toddler to drink Cow’s milk?

My little boy will be turning one in a few weeks time, how time flies. I recently saw the health visitor for his development check and she asked me whether I would be starting him on cow’s milk after he turns one. Without really thinking about it I said yes as this is what I…

10 Super Quick & Healthy Toddler Meals

A little over 4 months ago we welcomed our little boy into our lives. I’m slowly getting used to having to divide my attention between two children. Time flies and I have enjoyed watching Toby grow and seeing his big sister interact with him. With things settling down a bit, I feel I have some catching up…

2nd Birthday party food

Last month was my daughter 2nd Birthday. After the popularity of my first birthday food post I thought I would share what we did for her 2nd Birthday.   I have to say I think planning a second birthday takes a little more time and consideration than the first. The kids need a little more…

What should I eat when I’m pregnant?

Being just over 6 months pregnant with baby number two has made me think again about the food you eat when you are pregnant. Throughout pregnancy you become much more aware of your body in general and what you eat is a big part of it. Whether you are more hungry, nauseous or craving certain…

1st Birthday party food

It was my little girl’s first birthday a couple of weeks ago. How time flies! One day they are a baby and the next they have grown into a toddler with their very own personality. It was a lovely day; we had a small party in the back garden with a few toddlers, mums, dads…

Why can babies not have honey?

My daughter has just turned one and I have to say I had been quite looking forward to her tasting honey for the first time. I even considered making a honey cake for her birthday to celebrate the fact she would be finally ‘allowed’ it but I decided against as there would be babies under…

Sugar content in fromage frais and yoghurt for children & babies

What are the healthiest fruity yoghurts for babies? I am so confused or at least I was before I started researching! Up until now I have been buying plain yoghurt for my daughter and adding my homemade fruit purées but other day I decided to buy some little pots of fruity fromage frais. I stood…