Family and Lifestyle Blog
Reviews of food products, meals out at restaurants and recipes
Last week we spent a couple of nights in Blackpool. On the first night we found ourselves shipwrecked on the promenade and decided to visit Captain Jacks for tea as Lucas was eager to go into the arcade once he spotted Minions! Captain Jacks is situated at the side of Coral Island arcade so […] Read more…
For the last couple of days we have been in Blackpool for a short break to see the illuminations and were invited to visit Las Iguanas for tea. On entering we were very impressed with the spacious layout and funky decor. After being greeted we were shown to our seats and presented with our […] Read more…
Next week is National Chocolate Week, I have to admit that I eat a lot of chocolate and don’t need an excuse to indulge it in but I thought I would put together a list of Fairtrade chocolates I fancy trying and hopefully introduce to a new brand or two. Buying Fairtrade chocolate makes […] Read more…
A couple of weeks ago we set off on a dull, overcast Friday evening to a food festival we had been invited* to at Haigh Woodland Park in Wigan. Neither of us have been for a long time, despite it only being 20 minutes away. As soon as we arrived it absolutely poured down, […] Read more…
A couple of weeks ago, Lucas and I were invited to a walk and wean event by Piccolo. Lucas has obviously finished weaning but we thought we would go along and see if we could learn anything new as weaning recipes don’t have to stop after weaning, they can be adapted for children and […] Read more…
The Department of Health recommends that all children between the age of six months to five years are given vitamin supplements containing vitamins A, C and D every day. I am always looking for ways to get vitamins and minerals into Lucas as he doesn’t like any of the liquid multivitamins, even if I […] Read more…
Last Sunday my friend and I were invited* to Bolton Food and Drink Festival to attend Afternoon Tea. I love afternoon tea so I didn’t need any persuading to attend! It’s also been a while since we had a catch up so it was a lovely excuse to get together. The afternoon […] Read more…
Appy Kid Co recently sent Lucas some Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol drinks to try. Appy Kid Co are on a mission to become the UKs number one choice for healthier children’s drinks. Appy Kids Co values families before profit, so their products are created using ethically sourced premium ingredients, to ensure […] Read more…
Lucas has become an absolute sweet monster, he used to be so good at eating fruit and veg (back in the weaning days) and now any veg put on his plate is either pushed to one side or when he feels like sharing, moved onto my plate! He still likes fruit but if there […] Read more…
With more of us trying to be eco conscious and be more zero waste motivated, here are some tips on how to reduce food wastage and save money as a bonus! Don’t go shopping on an empty stomach, you will end up picking up more than you need and if you are like me […] Read more…