Not A Frumpy Mum

Are We Too Generous As Parents?

Are We Too Generous As Parents?

As a parent one of my worries is that I don’t want to spoil my children, but at the same time I want them to have a wonderful and memorable childhood.  With grandparents on hand that love to treat my boys I try to not give in too often to the “I want…” requests I get from my eldest. When it comes to Christmas presents it would appear that in the UK we are leading the way in how much we spend on our children and this is where I start to feel like a bit of a mean mummy…

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Should Teachers Be Allowed Time Off To Watch The Nativity?

Should Teachers Be Allowed Time Off To Watch The Nativity?

Watching your childs first nativity play is another one of those parent milestones.  Like their first smile, first steps, watching your child sat on stage with their reception class is one of the most heart warming moments you will experience.  You put the date in your diary, listen to your little one practicing their lines or songs and look forward to taking your place in the school hall. My eldest had his first nativity play last week and I couldn’t have been prouder watching him up there on stage.  I’m not going to lie, there were a few tears in…

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The Christmas Tag

The Christmas Tag

What’s your favourite Christmas movie? Can I cheat and have two? Since O was born it has been It’s A Wonderful Life. I’d never seen it until the Christmas just after he was born, and as a newborn he loved to sleep on Mummy so I must have watched it about 5 times that year whilst my baby boy slept on my chest. Every time I watch it I’m reminded of that year so it will always be special. My other favourite is Jack Frost, although for some reason I have made it a tradition that this has to be…

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Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

This year we are really trying to make Christmas extra special.  Maybe it’s because it’s the first year our 3 year old really seems to be getting it,  but we are making the most of every festive opportunity. For me this has meant starting to spend a bit more time in the kitchen and doing some festive baking.  Yesterday I had a go at making something I’ve never made before, a bit of fudge.  Peanut butter fudge! Ingredients 125g butter 500g dark brown sugar 120ml milk 250g crunchy peanut butter 1 vanilla pod (seeds only) 300g icing sugar Method 1.…

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