Chinese-style turkey mince stir-fry in minutes!
I'm entering a BritMums competition sponsored by www.leanonturkey.co.uk (click here for more details of the compo) with my family-friendly, fast but yummy recipe using turkey mince. This recipe is...
View ArticlePress release round-up, from playing to parenting trends
In April I had an inhouse assignment at a publishing company so heaps of emails and household chores piled up. I'm about to reach the top of my mountain so I decided to spend some time blogging. I...
View ArticleSafe Refuge in Cambridge - open every Saturday 30 June to 15 September
In Cambridge city there is a safe place for people who party too hard, have a mishap while painting the town red or need a toilet at night. Please pass this around... Safe Refuge provides somewhere...
View ArticleSilent Sunday: declutter
http://fromrattopositiveparent.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/declutter-those-kitchen-cupboards-tips.html
View ArticleSilent Sunday: Cambridge Folk Festival, 26-29 July 2012
http://www.cambridgefolkfestival.co.uk
View ArticleCycling for all ages in Cambridge
I have finally posted my comprehensive guide on pedal power for all, including young children, on my sister blog. I am covering health benefits, buying bikes, road safety, child bike seats, parking,...
View ArticleDIY projects in my 1930s house
My revamped summerhouse - the 1930s house blog Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I'm busy working from home and doing some DIY. If you want to catch up with what I've been up to, visit...
View ArticleBedsheet ball gown, indeed!
I sent a photo of myself in my homemade Jane Austen/Regency outfit and it got posted on Cambridge Carbon Footprint's blog Live Well with Less. If, like me, you like to make do and mend - while...
View ArticleHello, long time, no see!
Dinner in my revamped summerhouse/shed, furnished by recycled/upcycled items. I only bought the external paint, the internal paint was a leftover. I had a very busy time and neglected all of my...
View ArticleCreative recycling: central heating copper pipe, scrap silver & rough emerald
Butterfly brooch and lily pad ring - with original pipe Ink sketch effect of my copper jewellery set I believe in creative recycling even when I am making jewellery. These two statement pieces were...
View ArticleLife hacks - don't you love them?
In the past month, I have been tweeting useful articles on how to re-use and/or repair items and they have proved very popular... for instance, did you know that the pumice stone you use on the hard...
View Article10 years of this blog! A craft & cooking carnival
Here is a selection of crafting and baking projects featured on this blog since its start in February 2005. The last picture features Pandan cupcakes, which I made adapting this recipe from Youtube....
View ArticleRecycling and life hacks
Pic: Campfullmonte Life hacks articles are very popular and photos of ingenious re-use of materials are all over Pinterest. Just follow this amazing board! I have been thinking of ways I use/re-use...
View ArticleKeeping busy...
Lavender leaves and heather flowers in wedding favour's recycled tulle - something out of nothing Crowdsourced content before the net
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