Forget womens fashion for the moment, and let’s focus on the intense cuteness of American Apparel’s shiny leggings for toddlers. They come in a wide range of colours and are currently on sale online, although in only three clours. If you scour the shops though, as I ofcourse did, you’ll find even more colours! What’s even better, American Apparel clothing is all made in the USA, no sweatshops!
Month: June 2015
Dad’s that rock by Oreke xx
This week we are celebrating Father’s and sending love to all the present dad’s out there. We don’t know the Smith’s but we think Will Smith rocks because not only is he one of the funniest actors he has also managed to do what seems like an impossible ask in the world of celebrities rasie three kids that have never been seen falling out of a club drunk or doing something crazy. Thank you to all the fathers who are dads who care and help create a balanced home. Untill next time xx
Best Recipe Awards by Dunja
I love this Lasagna chips recipe I found, especialy using gluten free lasagna sheets, they’re even crispier. These are one healthy and tasty alternative to corn chips or crisps!
1 (16 ounce) package lasagna sheets
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1⁄4 cup water
cooking spray
1⁄4 cup fine breadcrumbs
1⁄3 cup grated low-fat parmesan cheese
1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried parsley, crushed
1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1⁄2 teaspoons paprika
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Spray 2 large baking sheets with oil.
Cook lasagna sheets according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain well and separate sheets carefully.Pat dry with paper towels.
Combine oil and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl. Brush on both sides of the sheets.
Cut each sheet crosswise into 2-inch pieces and arrange in single layers on baking sheets.
Combine bread crumbs, cheese, dried herbs, garlic powder and paprika and mix well.
Sprinkle about 1/8 teaspoon over each noodle piece. Spritz with baking spray.
Bake for 16 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Watch closely.
Cool and store in an airtight container.
Never Talk To Strangers? By Dunja
A cople of months ago Ari had her 2 year check up and although it all went swimmigly, the evaluator had one serious concern. I mentioned to her how Ari is always so friendly she even hugs taxi drivers after paying them (i don’t drive so short taxi trips are a regular occurrence). She immediately felt concerned with this, and saw nothing endearing about it, saying that i definitely need to have a stranger danger talk with Ari sometime in the near future. I managed to contain myself and just nodded along in agreement, but inside i was fuming about the state of our mollycoddling society.
Two weeks later, we were at the courtyard at the V&A after seeing the Alexander McQueen exhibition (which is a hoot by the way, if your kid is as much into haunting music and skulls as Ari is! And her favourite animals, by a long mile, are spiders. Go figure).
Anyways, the courtyard has a giant fountain/paddling pool in the middle of it, and i let Ari splash around in her birthday suit, as i always do if we go to the beach. Minutes later, a security officer approaches me, and asks me politely if I wouldn’t mind putting a nappy or pants on her. She says it’s for our own safety. So ofcourse, i ask why, knowing fully what she’s implying. She says it’s because there may be “people” around. I continue to play dumb and ask what she means by “people”, but she skirts around the subject so uncomfortably i think perhaps the word pedophile is not part of her vocabulary. When i eventually uttered the word myself, the discomfort on her face was quite frankly hilarious. Now i’m not saying that the world is a perfectly safe place and we should let our kids roam around in the nude cuddling every stranger they come across, but I am concerned with the silly amount of worry and pressure placed on us parents. Figures show that when it comes to abductions and peodophile attacks, the numbers are at an all time low, in spite of the fact that population has soared.
So I’m all about not turning my kid into a jaded, anxious adult, and instead, teaching her that people are in fact beautiful and friendly (most of the time), and encouraging her to perform acts of charity towards strangers. Though it has slightly backfired, since all my change now has to go to every homeless person we pass! Ari won’t have it any other way.
Southbank’s Festival of Love by Dunja
One of the best things about summer in London has to be the Festival of Love in Southbank. It’s so easy to spend the whole day there with your kids and never get bored. From the Udderbelly shows; to the temporary city beach; the Wonderground with it’s food drink stalls, music performances, carousels and kids activities; and of course the impressive Appearing Rooms water fountain! The festival runs until well into September, so whenever you have a spare day and don’t have a clue what to do with the kids, just head to the Festival of Love!