Fat Lucy Slim Week One

I thought I would document my struggles in the hope that I will actually be successful on my 471047 attempt at weight loss and perhaps be proud of myself looking back at this post in the future. I think the difference in my mindset this time is potentially going to be the key to my […]

World Breastfeeding Week – the forgotten

So here we are, day two of our very first World Breastfeeding Week whilst having a breastfed baby in the house. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how far we have come in our breastfeeding journey and those who have helped along the way. Whilst this week is all about celebrating women and raising […]

Weaning Round Two

It seems like five minutes ago I was writing a blog post about Ruby’s weaning journey. I can’t believe we are at this stage with Charlotte, surely she was only born a few weeks ago?! I really looked forward to weaning Ruby, she was on prescription formula for a few months before we started weaning […]

Fresh Cream Victoria Bunt Cake

This fluffy cake is a summer delight, packed full of juicy strawberries it’s the perfect summer treat. Ingredients 200g Stork 200g Tate and Lyle caster sugar 200g Neil’s self raising flour 4 medium free range eggs ASDA extra special strawberry jam 10 local strawberries Icing sugar to dust 250ml whipping cream Vanilla essence Method Pre […]

Slow Cooker Meatball Marinara Subs

This was a first for us but oh my gosh it has been added to our favourites list! Ingredients 1/2 cup frozen onions 1/2 cup frozen peppers 3 garlic cloves Fresh basil Fresh oregano Tinned chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato purée Good quality paprika (this is the secret!) both sweet and smoked/spicy Tsp sugar Tsp […]

Breastfeeding

Our journey I knew from the minute I took the pregnancy test that I wanted to breastfeed little Lottie. Ruby’s feeding journey was challenging to say the least, I was determined to be successful this time and fully prepared for any hurdles which needed to be overcome. The bond between mummy and baby is incredible […]

Breastfeeding questions answered

I’m ashamed to say it was MONTHS ago I asked on Instagram if anyone had any breastfeeding related questions they would like me to answer in a blog post. I’m only getting around to answering them now. Life has got ridiculously busy since December, juggling a toddler and a newborn is not for the faint […]