Mummy's Little Notebook

How do I deal with my little Van Gogh – Getting Rid of Crayon Stains

CRAYONS!!!! It’s amazing how everything takes on a whole new meaning when you have a toddler. Crayons used to mean lovely drawings and staying between the lines. End result gorgeous ‘coloring-in’ job. Well all this has changed! My son has discovered his inner Van Gogh and he is turning my house into a very modern looking, … Continue reading »

Easy Fun, Tasty, Healthy Fruit Spread

Not every child likes fruit but there is usually a greater chance that they will love jam/jelly. Here’s a quick healthy alternative to jam and jelly a quick way to get them to have fruit and almost definitely a sure hit with the kids as well. Ingredients 1 cup fruit (mixed fruit or single fruit) Agave nectar … Continue reading »

Breastfeeding in Public

I just had this conversation with a new mum yesterday and it brought back fresh memories of how going out with my son in the early days would fill me with dread because I didn’t know how I would feed him. As most of you know, I breastfeed exclusively for 6 months. I’d made an informed decision to only … Continue reading »

Creamy Strawberry and Spinach Treat

Creamy Strawberry and Spinach treat 2oz spinach (frozen) 5 large strawberries (frozen) 250g flavored yogurt (I used strawberry flavor N.B for those of you who would like it to be just a bit sweeter add a sweetener like agave nectar or honey to keep it sweet and healthy. I placed everything in the food processor whizzed it up together into … Continue reading »

Flower Chains in the Summer Sun

There’s no time like summer. The sunshine, being able to have fun in the park and making full use of our gardens. Here at ‘Mummy’s Little Notebook’ we are very excited about summer and the endless possibilities of having fun while safely soaking up the sun and creating as much Vitamin D as we can in the … Continue reading »

If You’re happy And You Know it Stomp Your Feet

My son’s favorite song is ‘if you’re happy and you know it’ but for months when it came to stomp your feet he was unable to stomp because his legs were still weak. He would sit and bang his legs on the floor. Enjoying himself but I could see him wishing he could stand just like the … Continue reading »

Shall We Go For a Walk Today?

When I was a little girl we sang this song at our ‘Church School’ almost every week. ‘Shall we go for a walk today? A walk today? A walk today? Shall we go for a walk today? To see what God has given.’ I remember always being so very excited whenever we came to this song/activity. I loved going … Continue reading »

Soursop or Guanabana Pudding

Soursop or Guabanra I grew up eating this absolutely delicious fruit. I ate it raw, made ice creams, smoothies, juices etc. Its healthy, nutritious and I just found out that it has cancer fighting properties and other health benifits have a look at this link. However this is not the point of this post. I wanted to show … Continue reading »

Father’s Day Omlette Wrap – Lets COOK!

Father’s Day Breakfast – Omlette wraps Ingredients 3 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 tbsp flour tsp onion 1 clove of garlic pinch of salt, curry powder, pepper tbsp butter or vegetable oil – To fry cup of grated cheese (optional Baby leaf rocket salad (rocket, mizuna, red lettuce) wrapped in an omlette jacket. … Continue reading »

Vegetable Stir-Fry – Broccoli, aubergine, string beans, chick peas, cauliflower & carrots

I really really love this simple stir fry. Its yummy, nutritious and best of all its full of calcium from having lots of broccoli in it an excellent source of calcium and also for vegetarians the presence of broccoli and chickpeas means its a good source of protein as well. Ingredients 1 medium head of broccoli 1 pack string beans … Continue reading »

Kale Chips

I made these amazing kale chips from a recipe my friend gave to me. Ingredients 1 bag of chopped kale (preferably organic) Pinch of sea salt 1 tbls olive oil Method Toss kale in a bowl with olive oil and sea salt. Place on a baking tray in a preheated oven 220. Bake … Continue reading »

Vitamin D and Autism

So I went foraging (as I do) for info on vitamin D and came across this article on vitamindcouncil.org . It speaks about vitamin D being linked with autism and that low vitamin D during pregnancy and lactation has strong links to autism. I have to say that the article freaked me out! … Continue reading »

Jubilee FEVER!

The whole of London is dressed up for the jubilee celebrations the people are dress and the streets are dressed up with union jack flags flying all over and patriotic bunting. Its beginning to look and feel very festive around here. Much like a little over a year ago, ‘the royals’ are … Continue reading »

Sources of Vitamin D

Vitamin D can be found in Food oily fish, such as salmon and sardines fortified powdered milk eggs fortified fat spreads fortified cereals Vitamin D supplements and Drops Can be obtained from any pharmacy and most supermarkets. There are vegan options as well. Sunlight This is the major source of vitamin D the UVB band of … Continue reading »

Best Time of Day To Get Sun – Vitamin D

If like me you are vitamin D deficient or interested in ensuring that you are getting all the free vitamin D you can get you will be very interested in the perfect time of day to be outdoors and in the sunshine. For years I’ve heard that post 11am exposure to the sun … Continue reading »

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Our Story

The sun is out today. That’s rare in the UK. Its especially rare because its spring time, early spring at that. It makes me think about this time last year when my son was only 3 mnths old. I wish there were sunny days like this then. Days when my son could have ‘basked’ in the sunshine. I … Continue reading »

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Choosing Child Care

So as of June the ‘ I have to return to work’ anxiety began. I’ve been home for a year since having my son, and I’ve loved it! But at the same time I am at my poorest state since 2000! That was the year I graduated from Uni. I was an out of work graduate … Continue reading »

Scotts Emulsion- The “Holy grail’ of supplements?

So today my Mum reminded me that I used to get quite alot of colds as a child and that no matter what they tried the colds always came back quickly until they found Scotts Emulsion! She said that from the time they used it with me my colds went away and I really thrived … Continue reading »

Are you at risk of vitamin D deficiency?

Who is at risk of vitamin D deficiency? Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding Babies who are only breastfed because the mother’s milk doesn’t contain enough vitamin D. People with dark pigmented skin Melanin blocks the sun from working as effectively as in light skinned people People spending too much time indoors. e.g people who work all day indoors. … Continue reading »

Broccoli as an alternative to milk (Great source of Calcium)

My son hates milk and no matter how I try to give it to him he won’t have it in liquid form so I search daily for other sources of calcium that he will have. You might say I’ve become a bit obsessed with it actually. So here’s another little calcium wonder. Apparently broccoli packs … Continue reading »

Watercress packing a secret punch of calcium

My health visitor informed me last week that watercress was a little calcium wonder! She said that in her research she found that watercress had even more calcium than milk! I’d heard all about spinach, kale and brocolli but I’d neve heard of watercress. So I went researching as I do apparently 1 cup of raw … Continue reading »

UK Department of Health Recommendations on Vitamin D

The Department of Health recommends: All pregnant and breastfeeding women should take a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D, to ensure the mother’s requirements for vitamin D are met and to build adequate fetal stores for early infancy. All babies and young children aged 6 months to 5 years should take a daily … Continue reading »

My C25K (Couch to 5K Challenge)

So I’ve been trying for the longest while to get back in shape since having my LO but its been a struggle. Maybe I’m not organised enough but I just can’t seem to find the time to exercise. So when my friend introduced me to the C25K challenge I thought ‘I must do this! … Continue reading »

Creamy Strawberry and Spinach Ice Lollies

We’ve been having some hot days in the UK lately and nothing quenches the thirst like a yummy ice lolly I made these creamy lollies today for the family. Creamy Strawberry and Spinach Ice Lollies 2oz spinach (frozen or fresh) 5 large strawberries (frozen or fresh) 250g flavored yogurt (I used strawberry flavor N.B for those of you … Continue reading »