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How much do you judge other parents?
“My son is not yet potty trained.” She said. “Oh. Okay!” I replied, surprised. She then sighed and went on a rant about how difficult it is with boys. “They’re a bit slow compared to girls, when it comes to these things.” She said. I smiled and didn’t say anything. That had not been my…
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Accras de morue (salt fish fried balls) Recipe
“Accras de Morue” are one of my absolute favourite starters or snacks from the French Caribbean (Antilles), which is where my husband comes from. I’ve been enjoying them since he and I got together, especially on special occasions, they’re actually addictive! I’ve posted a recipe before but this is a revised, better version which I’m…
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Red Argentinian shrimp with butter and garlic spaghetti | Recipe
A couple of days ago I made this spaghetti dish, it turned out so delicious I thought I would share the recipe on here! I would normally opt for egg noodles when cooking with bell peppers and spring onion, but I was curious to see how it would taste with spaghetti. And while big fat…
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Why I no longer feel bad about my children seeing the less pretty side of marriage
Our children have seen a lot, and chances are, they’ll continue to see a lot as the years go by. They see us in our cringy lovey dovey moments, just like they see us when we’re at each other’s throat. These days, for example, they see an abundance of love, affection and unity, whereas a…
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Simple, quick and easy lunch boxes for kids: 7 Tips
If you follow my Instagram stories in the mornings, you will know that 3 or 4 times a week I like to share my children’s lunch boxes. Some very interesting conversations have taken place in my DMs as a result, i.e. people asking me how I set aside the extra time in the mornings to…
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How to diversify and vary your family meals
Running out of meal ideas is a common problem in a busy household. Even looking at Pinterest and recipe books sometimes can feel a bit daunting because the choice is immense, you don’t always know where to start! Now I’m definitely no nutritionist but as a busy household of five, I have gone through the…
