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  • Virgin Money Launch

    I was recently invited to a ‘secret’ event that was being hosted by Richard Branson at the Senate Building near Russell Square.  I had a sneaking suspicion that it was linked to his new banking venture with Northern Rock, but beyond that I really didn’t know what to expect.  However, as Branson is known for…

  • Waterhouse’s Mouth Watering Slow Cooker Chilli

    Thanks to Martin (@martindale52) for sharing his most recent Chilli recipe.  He’s been using a slow cooker for years and is much more confident than me and loves to wing it.  If you like a bit of heat this ones for you! I particularly like his method of cooking! Ingredients: Yesterday I decided a chilli…

  • Music to our ears! Kids’ Ipad App Reviews

    My hubby and I are pretty much tone deaf. The only exposure our daughter really gets to music is the radio playing in the background or in the car. We have abandoned music classes because, if this is hereditary, it’s probably better to spend our money elsewhere. However, I was recently sent the following two…

  • Children’s Theatre: The Wizard, Carrot and Parrot

    We bought our daughter a puppet theatre for Christmas, we’ve come to the conclusion that we’re not naturals(wine helps) , but are enjoying it and improving slowly!   Just wait to you see our rendition of I’m a Little Princess sung to I’m a Little Teapot!          

  • Slow Cooker Chicken and Couscous

    Thanks to the lovely Victoria Roberts (@starPS) who shared this slow cooker recipe with me.  She’s very keen to share no nonsense meals that kids will devour and my family did! ‘This one is a staple in my house,  my mates (and their various offspring) request it often…its my kids fave too!  Dead easy.’ Ingredients…

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