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Kids' Corner

a2 Milk Tummy Troubles Campaign

Could a switch in milk solve children’s tummy troubles? #ad

June 18, 2018 by Elizabeth

Tummy troubles are a common problem in younger children, according to recent research, causing them to miss out on many important childhood experiences. The causes of this stomach upset are often misunderstood but, in some cases, if the child is struggling with the A1 protein in regular cows’ milk, switching to a2 Milk™ could make …

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Num Noms-inspired Easter Chocolate Bark

Num Noms-Inspired Easter Chocolate Bark

March 30, 2018 by Elizabeth

A recipe & giveaway celebrating the release of Num Noms Series 5! Happy Easter weekend everyone! This week, in the lead up to the holidays, my children have been getting creative in the kitchen, celebrating the release of Num Noms Series 5! Num Noms, for those of you not in the know, are these adorable …

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Doodle Your World: Make it More #Ribenary!

July 25, 2017 by Elizabeth

In collaboration with Ribena Doodle Your World. This summer Ribena have launched a brand new app to make your world more Ribenary: Doodle Your World! This augmented reality app allows users to animate videos and photos with the playful Ribenary characters which you can then share on your social media channels. The concept behind the …

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How to Throw a Children’s Baking Birthday Party

November 29, 2014 by Elizabeth

“This was the best birthday party I’ve ever been to!” – 8 year old party guest. This month saw my beautiful, clever and incredibly talented daughter turn eight years old. She doesn’t get a big birthday party celebration every year, but when she does I like to try and make it a little bit extra …

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Rock Pooling in Shetland: Leebitton

August 11, 2014 by Elizabeth

We’ve had some pretty glorious weather up here in Shetland this summer. Temperatures have regularly been hitting the 20’s, which, in Shetland, is considered a heat wave! On one fine sunny day, we decided to go rock pooling at Leebitton, a place we’d never been before, but a nature-loving friend told us that it was …

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Toasted Sesame Noodles

July 26, 2014 by Elizabeth

After several months of nagging from my two older children, I finally caved in and started making them packed lunches for school. I figured if I was going to have to make them packed lunches every day I was going to have a bit of fun with it and I started making them Bento lunches. …

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World Book Day – Printable Colour-in Book by Eggnogg

March 6, 2014 by Elizabeth

We’re a family of avid readers. From a very young age I was eagerly devouring the contents of my mother’s book shelf and I am delighted to have passed this trait onto my own children. We can never get enough!

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Vampire Lady Fingers

October 9, 2013 by Elizabeth

Halloween was A Big Thing where I grew up in rural Canada. During the entire month of October village gardens and windows would be adorned with Halloween and Autumn themed decorations.

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Unst Adventure: Hue Animation Studio Review

August 26, 2013 by Elizabeth

Stop-motion animation of our Summer holiday to Unst: An Island Above Them All

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A Picnic at Kergord

May 9, 2013 by Elizabeth

There are very few trees on Shetland.

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“Never underestimate the power of your own story. Life may have taken unexpected turns, but it’s never too late to weave new threads of adventure into your tapestry. Keep spinning those yarns, my friend.

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