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Sue Wilson's epic cycle in Indiafirstfirst aidfleeceflowerflower girlfree entertainmentfriendfunnyfuturegamesgifthandbaghandbagshealthyheavenhiccupshomehome cookedhome edhome educationhome madehomemade decorationshomepridehouseinfant schoolinstagramintergrating playjournaljubileejunior schoolkate middletonkate plus 8keeping warmlakelanscapelarge familylastleaveslife balancelistslittle snugglerlunchluxuriesmarks and spencermarriagememondaymoon sandmouldable sandnaturenervousnewnick jrnicole averyno butterno eggsno flourno sugarnofolknorwich makers marketnotesnurserynursery rhymeoctomumorganiserorganisingpeacephotospicnicplanning with kidsplay d'ohplay doughplaydoughplaygrouppolitical correctnesspositivepotato and vegetable currypraisepresentprettypricesprimary resourcesprince williamprincessqueenqueen Elizabeth IIrainbowrainbow sheepreciperecycleredregents parkregretsrewardsrock the frockromancerosessafetysandschool ageseasonsshapesshoesshoppingshowsimpleslangsledgingslow cookerslow cooker chicken currysnackssnow angelssonspringstained glass windowstore cupboard mealsstreet partystresssuitsummer 2012summer holidaysupportswansswingtalanttea. bakingtescothe Claire barker bandthe silver foxtheme parkthings to do with the kidstimetime savingtipstreatstreetumourtwinklupupbeatupcyclevasectomyveganvegetable curryvideoviewwaterwaterloo parkweek 1week 2welcomewhittlinghamwindowwonderlandzooAdventures in Parenting: 4 kids, 2 cats, a husband, and a whole lot of stress and laundry!http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Kerry)Blogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-8274872702311842075Sun, 09 Dec 2012 20:40:00 +00002012-12-09T20:40:21.839+00:00If you are looking for a yummy (and a little bit naughty) dessert to finish off your Christmas dinner, then this is the perfect pud for you! Simple, quick, and with absolutely no cooking involved, this torte can be made a day or two in advance and will still taste delicious. Ingredients:12 digestive biscuits, crushed60g (2oz) unsalted butter, melted2 medium egg whites125g (4oz) caster http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/12/boozy-chocolate-torte.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-8183991701415531946Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +00002012-10-17T13:07:44.627+01:00childrenclasseducationfamilyhome edhome educationplaygroupprimary resourcesReviewschooltwinkl Being a avid fan of fun, bright, educational environments for children to learn in, when I was asked if I would review the 'twinkl premium subscription'  I jumped at the chance! I have been using twinkl's free ideas and downloads for around 18 months now with my own children, so taking the next step and using their premium listings has grown my file of home-ed resources http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/10/twinkl-primary-resorces-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-4848981840574494510Mon, 17 Sep 2012 08:30:00 +00002012-09-17T09:30:00.359+01:00bakingfamily mealFoodmealMeal plan Mondaymenumenu planrecipes The children have now adjusted to being back at school and have got back into a general routine really quickly. This week, the three girls start their after school clubs, so Tuesday and Thursday this week will be meals that I can prepair ahead and have ready for when they get home late from club. Monday: Risotto Tuesday: Creamy pasta bake Wednesday: Toad in the hole Thursday: Homemade http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/09/meal-plan-monday-17092012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-1574417646974362973Sun, 16 Sep 2012 20:04:00 +00002012-09-16T21:04:18.228+01:00norfolkNorwichphotoPhoto blogsilent sundayUK http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/09/silent-sunday-16092012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-5666440689746533561Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:30:00 +00002012-09-12T10:30:01.203+01:00HairHair StyleshairographyKatnissKatniss braidKatniss Everdeen.Katniss plaitThe hunger games We are currently reading The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins to the children at bedtime. Ashley has become a little obsessed with Katniss Everdeen from the book, and wanted to try out her hairstyle, so here we are, The Katniss Braid! Now, I am not suggesting that this is an exact replica of the braid that Jennifer Lawrence's character, Katniss Everdeen wears, but I http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/09/hair-bear-bunch-katniss-braid.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-576116406011958480Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:30:00 +00002012-09-10T09:30:03.449+01:00family mealFoodMeal plan Mondaymealsmenumenu planrecipes The end of last week saw the children going back to school, and as predicted, I had three very over tired girls returned to me at the school gates! The earlier meal time worked for them and the melt downs were kept to a minimum. This week as they are still settling into the routine of school days, I have decided that Monday and Tuesday dinner will be ready for 4.30pm again before returning http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/09/meal-plan-monday-10092012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-6445839087375581061Sun, 09 Sep 2012 08:05:00 +00002012-09-09T09:05:09.993+01:00iphonenorfolkNorwichphotoPhoto blogsilent sundayUKhttp://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/09/silent-sunday-09092012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-5896331058835261819Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:48:00 +00002012-09-07T12:48:01.763+01:004 childrenback to schoolchildrendaydiaryfamilyinfant schooljournaljunior schoolkidsschool Lauryn, Ashley and Bailey Yesterday the girls went back to school following the summer holidays. Ashley, 7, was very excited to be joining her older sister, Lauryn, 8, at Junior School and meeting her new teacher and year 3 class mates again. Bailey, 5, was also very excited to be starting back at school in year 1 with her new teacher whom taught both Lauryn and Ashley in http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/09/back-to-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-5324159020206234231Wed, 05 Sep 2012 08:00:00 +00002012-09-05T09:00:01.037+01:00chickencurryfamilyfamily mealFoodmealmenuquickquick fixrecipessimpleslow cookerslow cooker chicken curry This is a really simple, no frills but cheap and tasty chicken curry, cooked entirely in the slow cooker! This recipe serves 4. Prep time: 10 mins. Cooking time: 6-8 hours. Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts 2 onions 3 cloves of garlic 1 teaspoon madras curry powder 2 teaspoons chilli powder 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon ground ginger 4 1/3 cups water 2 cups of rice Method: http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/09/slow-cooker-chicken-curry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-6293231281350553405Mon, 03 Sep 2012 07:00:00 +00002012-09-07T11:15:09.618+01:00family mealFoodmealMeal plan Mondaymealsmenumenu planrecipes This week sees my three daughters going back to school after the summer break. I am expecting some very tired and cranky girls to return to me by 3.30pm so on Thursday and Friday of this week (They start back at school on Thursday) I am planning on just having their favourite comfort food (not necessarily homemade or particularly healthy/balanced!) ready for them to eat at 4.30pm  and http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/09/meal-plan-monday-03092012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-4623906876897016374Sun, 02 Sep 2012 07:00:00 +00002012-09-02T08:00:05.765+01:00cathedralchurchphotoPhoto blogpicturesilent sundaysummer 2012 http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/09/silent-sunday-02092012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-5106971671433889886Sat, 01 Sep 2012 07:00:00 +00002012-09-01T08:00:06.522+01:0020 minute meals. healthycurryfamily mealhome cookedhomemademealpotato and vegetable curryreciperecipesstore cupboard mealsvegetable curryvegetarian The 6 weeks summer holiday is almost over and, if I'm being completely honest, although I absolutely love my four children being home 24/7, I am exhausted!! Today was one of those days when it was one thing after another.. From deliveries, supermarket shopping, school shoes shopping, uniform naming, crafting and decluttering Che's huge toy box, I have to admit, I neglected to eat&http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/09/store-cupboard-vegetable-and-potato.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-387739795142808029Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:00:00 +00002012-08-31T21:04:37.565+01:00bagsbridesmaidcraftcraft fairflower girlfriendhandbagsnorfolknorwich makers marketrecycletalantUKupcycleVicky Myers Creationswedding   "I love making new items out of recycled materials, upcycling fabric remnants and old clothes into new bags. Using many textures, colours, and patterns I create unique handmade bags. Each bag has a label describing where the fabric has been sourced from." - Vicky Myres Creations Vicky Myers Creations Have you every realised just how many of your friends http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/08/vicky-myers-creations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-650062488446106629Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:33:00 +00002012-08-29T21:05:37.581+01:00artsarts and craftspaper craftstained glass windowthings to do with the kids This summer, the children and I have been using different mediums to create art work. I thought I'd post this while I had 5 minutes without Che clinging to my arm, so I apologise if it's a little rushed! This project was one that I remembered from my early school days it simply involves paper as a base, with cut out 'windows' with coloured tissue paper stuck behind. We started http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/08/stained-glass-window-craft.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-3763793224941854409Mon, 27 Aug 2012 07:00:00 +00002012-08-29T21:39:54.976+01:00family mealFoodmealMeal plan Mondaymenumenu planrecipes       After a rather hectic weekend, which resulted in two of our good friends, Jason and Lisa, finally becoming Mr. and Mrs, this week feels like a bit of a 'back to earth with a bump' week! Monday: HM nuggets and chips Tuesday: Tomato soup and HM bread rolls Wednesday: Spaghetti with HM vegetable pasta sauce Thursday: Toad in the hole Friday: Paella Saturday: http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/08/menu-plan-monday-27082012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-5858224470374543381Sun, 26 Aug 2012 07:00:00 +00002012-08-29T21:13:58.700+01:00animalcowiphonenaturephotoPhoto blogpicturesilent sunday http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/08/silent-sunday-26082012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-2514463907145411432Mon, 20 Aug 2012 07:00:00 +00002012-08-29T21:30:58.070+01:00family mealFoodmealMeal plan Mondaymealsmenumenu planorganisedrecipes This week is a very non-typical week for us, in which Drew and I are away at a friends wedding over the weekend, so the children will be staying with Grandparents, meaning that there will be no weekend baking or meal planning. We will also be eating out on Wednesday with friends so it's a short week of meal planning for me! Monday: *Chicken Enchiladas Tuesday: Vegetable Lasagnehttp://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/08/meal-plan-monday-20082012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-7074384636012908068Sun, 19 Aug 2012 07:00:00 +00002012-08-29T21:12:54.256+01:00countrysidelanscapephotoPhoto blogpicturesilent sunday http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/08/silent-sunday-19082012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-7514783643927753251Mon, 13 Aug 2012 07:00:00 +00002012-08-13T08:00:05.182+01:00dinnerfamily mealFoodMeal plan Mondaymenumenu planorganisedorganizedrecipes Welcome to the start of yet another week. After a blissfully dry and sunny week with lots of outings, it's that time again to plan our menu for the week ahead. This weeks menu is as follows: Monday: Pumpkin and Spinach CurryTuesday: Family Meat PieWednesday: Root Vegetable and Tomato PastaThursday: *Steak and Garlic MashFriday: Cod and homemade chipsSaturday: Lemon Chicken with http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/08/meal-plan-monday-13082012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-4670307131044116384Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:00:00 +00002012-08-12T20:00:40.766+01:002012floweriphonephotoPhoto blogsilent sundaysummer http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/08/silent-sunday-12082012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-3378856197283017014Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:50:00 +00002012-08-29T21:51:48.236+01:00artsarts and craftscolourscraftsfashionhandbagpaper craft   This week Lauryn decided that she would like to have a different handbag to go with each of her outfits! She raided the colouring box and pulled out several sheets of A4 paper, some scissors, glue and sticky take and got to work designing her handbags!           She worked out that if she used masking tape, rather than scellotape, she http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/08/arts-and-crafts-corner-paper-handbags.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-3863040001896265711Mon, 06 Aug 2012 07:00:00 +00002012-08-12T20:20:06.064+01:00family mealFoodMeal plan Mondaymealsmenumenu planorganisedorganizedrecipes Monday again, already?! This weeks menu is as follows: Monday: Chicken WrapsTuesday: Fried Rice Wednesday: Pumpkin and Fetta RisottoThursday: Roast Vegetable LasagneFriday: *TacosSaturday: Slow cooker tomato SoupSunday: *Beef Roast Dinner* denotes cooking double quantities to save time in the kitchen for another meal. Baking: Apple and Cinnamon teacakes What are you cooking this week? http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/08/meal-plan-monday-06082012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-4914169790289106283Sun, 05 Aug 2012 13:00:00 +00002012-08-12T19:59:45.365+01:002012blueboatsducksnofolkNorwichriversilent sundaysummerswansUKwaterwhittlingham http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/08/silent-sunday-05082012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-2973412037607539641Mon, 30 Jul 2012 03:00:00 +00002012-08-12T20:14:09.512+01:00familyFoodMeal plan Mondaymealsmenumenu planorganisedorganizedrecipes Another week has been and gone, and so far the summer holidays in this household are going well! This weeks menu is designed to be simple, quick and easy to enable us to be flexible for any later dinner times due to days out etc.. Monday: Bacon ButtiesTuesday: Sausages and homemade potato wedgesWednesday: Vegetable burgers and saladThursday: *Pork curryFriday: *Pork Stir http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/07/meal-plan-monday-30072012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339572044632716162.post-691214035398853895Sun, 29 Jul 2012 18:54:00 +00002012-08-12T19:58:31.073+01:002012norfolkphotoPhoto blogsilent sundayskysummertreeup http://lifethruasippycup.blogspot.com/2012/07/silent-sunday-29072012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kerry)0