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• How to Make a Room Appear More Spacious

  

  Unless you live in a palace, space at home can sometimes feel like a desirable yet unattainable dream. But it’s important to remember that space is relative... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• The Best Oven Roasted Aubergines {a La Ottolenghi}

  

  One of my favourite vegetables is aubergines. The Turkish cuisine has very tasty aubergine recipes however I am not really able to create the same taste since... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Summer Holiday Plan

  If you’re thinking about your summer holidays already, so am I! The trick is in finding a suitable destination where there’ll be plenty of things to keep the... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Cooking with Kids:B is for Five Minute Banana Ice Cream

  

  Welcome back to Cooking with Kids! Today we are sharing banana recipes with my fellow bloggers. My family loves bananas which is great because they are a great... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• It's Nearly Half Term!

  

  It is nearly half term and we are all excited to have some break. When I was growing up, and it still is the same in Turkey, we only had two terms with the... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Review :Streethub.com

  

  I have recently been approached by Streethub , a new online marketplace that works with independent boutiques across London. By downloading their app or via... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Five Tips to Save Money When Shopping Online

  Whilst online shopping is very convenient, at the end of the month you might not be happy with your credit card statement. I always try to be careful, here are... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• How to Control the Spread of Germs at Home

  It’s impossible to completely rid your home of germs. However, if you want to keep your family safe, it’s important to control the spread of bacteria, viruses... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Cooking with Kids: A is for Apple Peanut Butter Balls

  

  This is a nice little healthy snack that we like. It is easy enough for my Defne (8 years old) to make it independently. The only thing I did for her was peelin... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Cooking with Kids: An A to Z Series

  Cooking with kids is an excellent activity to do with them: Not only they are learning some practical life skills, they are learning about food, where it comes... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• New Year Resolutions

  The beginning of the year is always a good time for new resolutions. Personally my aim for 2015 is slowing down, being more mindful, exercising on a regular... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Are Separate Beds the Answer to a Good Night's Sleep?

  You might feel guilty for even thinking about moving out of your marital bed. After all, sleeping in separate beds is a dead giveaway that all is not well in a... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Review:Baker Ross Valentine's Day and Spring Products

  

  It is always a happy moment at our house when the postman brings a parcel from Baker Ross. By now,my children know what type of products they have and love... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• DIY Montessori Secret Box

  

  Montessori Secret Boxes are a great resource to get beginner readers confident in reading in silence: without the need to sound out the letters. Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Review: Hue Animation Kit

  

  We  recently received a Hue Animation Kit to review. It basically is a stop motion animation kit, including the HUE HD camera, software and 60-page book. I am... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• 5 Ways to Earn Money Whilst Caring For Your Kids

  When you have children, it can be hard to fit a full time job around childcare, and very often the cost of this childcare can make it financially unviable for... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• The Best Kid Blogger Posts of 2014!

  

  As last year, I am collaborating with fellow bloggers to share the best blog posts of 2014. These are carefully chosen blog posts by each blogger and they are... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Tricks to Create More Living Space on a Small Lot

  

  The average house block size has reduced dramatically over the past twenty years. With the average lot size just 415sqm in some metropolitan cities, we have... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Review:Weleda Mini Body Oil Gift

  

  The lovely people at Big Green Smile have sent me one of their gift sets to review: Weleda Mini Body Oil. It contains five different body oils. Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Get Safe Online This Christmas

  

  It’s easy to be a bit blasé about internet security, especially with present buying season coming up. Online shopping is so widespread these days that people... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING