The Beesley Buzz: March 2015

Shared Parental Leave - Will it work?

I love the idea of Shared Parental Leave (SPL). It is being introduced from this April for babies due on or after 5th April or for babies or children placed for adoption from that date as a way of allowing parents to share leave in a way that suits them best. It means that...

My cheeky monkey: A healthier option for happy hydration with Vita Coco Kids

My cheeky monkey received a very special delivery today... It was a case of her most favourite drink ever... She recognised it instantly because of the 'cheeky monkey'. And we had gasps of 'wow'. 'my favourite' as she opened the box and took a look inside... We became...

Siblings: March 2015

We got tickets for Emmetts Garden in Kent for the Kent Big Weekend and it was the perfect opportunity to get a Siblings pic for March. I couldn't decide on my favourite pic so have included all 3... I love this cheeky pic of Miss T sticking her tongue out. Despite everything...

Heaven scent polenta cake

This weekend is a special weekend. Solar eclipse, Spring equinox, solar flares....yes all that makes it a special weekend but it is also Iranian New Year which always falls on the first day of Spring. With my Iranian heritage (my late mum was from Iran), I grew up celebrating...

Even 2 year olds can get arthritis

Miss T left foot swollen (shown here on right of photo) - This is miles better with medication than original swelling In 2014 we had a happy healthy toddler. She loved to draw, cook, run around, play and do all the toddlery things that toddlers do. I blogged about her milestones...

Leek and Chestnut Mushroom Stroganoff with Wholegrain Basmati and Wildrice

With some items needing to be used up in my fridge, I was planning to make a stroganoff. Then things looked even better when a parcel of Tilda goodies arrived from their new range. I decided to use the wholegrain basmati and wild rice in my stroganoff to make it even better! We...

Bake Yourself Happy and Healthy: Sugar free Spelt and Chia Seed Cupcakes

You'll know from all our Kids in the Kitchen and recipe posts that we love to bake in this household. There is something about baking that helps your worries melt away. Whether it is kneading your frustrations away whilst baking bread or the satisfaction that comes from mixing...

Paris 2015

Over half term we decided (pretty last minute) to have a few days away in Paris. These are my notes written up mainly at the time. If you're looking for a quick read, click away now, this is NOT a user friendly blogpost and breaks all the rules about maximum word count. It is...

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