A river runs through it; a walk in the Thames

Do you remember my friend Charlene? You might remember seeing her at BritMums Live. She’s always in my back pocket – either I’m at hers or she’s at mine. We don’t let little things, like a flood, stop us! She invited me to her house for a cup of coffee. There …

I feel safer living in the UK

In addition to holding a British passport, I have an American one. I spent my first 24 years in Silicon Valley, but call Blighty home, living here for 20 of my 47 years. We travel to the US regularly, spending holidays with my ageing parents in California. Being raised by …

My Christmas Cake – Part II

Decorated cake

Here's the finished cake! What do you think? 

11 things we love about a Winter Weekend at Legoland Windsor Resort Hotel

The modern family just returned from a Winter Weekend Santa Sleepover at Legoland Windsor Resort Hotel. A big thank you to the resort for having us as guests. It’s was one of their first Winter breaks of the season, and it really put us in a festive mood. Here’s what we …

Stir It Up Sunday

I love baking, especially when Christmas is just around the corner. There is nothing better than being surrounded by butter, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Today is last Sunday before advent. Known as Stir It Up Sunday, it’s the traditional day to bake your Christmas cake! After long discussions on Twitter, I …

Look at my muscles!

I’ve got a confession to make: I’ve never cooked muscles. I love to eat them, but they always seem, erm, a bit complicated. I can never remember when they are in season (months with Rs?) and I knew there was something else to be aware of (if they don’t open? if …

Favour please. I’m offering cake!

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An online contract with your tweens?!

Wow. I’ve been blogging for more than four years. I really need to update my about section; this blog no longer has anything to do with nappies, fish fingers and endless loads of laundry! Now it’s carting the kids around to five million clubs and trying to get them off …