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Dive into a world of easy, budget-friendly, healthy recipes tailored to the needs of single mothers. Grab quick and creative meal ideas, practical cooking tips, and strategies for planning and preparing meals and wholesome snacks in advance, and in bulk.

Money

20 Really low budget meals if you’re feeling the pinch

This article about low-budget meals was last updated in 2024. It doesn’t matter how much you struggle with money; you still have to feed your family. But, when funds are low, it can be a real challenge. You need to...

Food

15 Make ahead freezer meals your kids will love

If you’re not already utilising your freezer to the max, it’s about time you did. This fabulous invention allows us to cook yummy, tasty, healthy meals at a time that suits … ready to defrost and dig into in a...

Winter

18 Easy hot chocolate recipes to make at home

When it comes winter warmers there is nothing as deliciously comforting as hot chocolate. Warm, rich, velvety … it hits the spot every time. Best of all, it’s super easy to make and satisfying for adults and kids alike. Surely...

Food

20 Cheap, healthy meals your kids will love

When preparing meals for your family there’s lots to consider. Does it fulfil their nutritional needs? How much does it cost? How long does it take to prepare? Is it a healthy choice your kids will like? With so many...

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Children

Healthy habits to help your child manage their sweet tooth

Did you know kids love sweet treats because they have more tastebuds than adults? For this reason, it is crucial to help your child manage their sweet tooth with healthy habits they can adopt for a lifetime. It makes perfect...

Children

10 Sneaky ways to get your kids to eat healthy food

You don’t have to look far to find a TV programme or online article telling us our kids are overweight and generally unhealthy. With technology making the world move faster and our kids move slower, parents seem to be pushing...

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Birthdays

Easy kids birthday cakes that look impressive

When you think about kids birthday parties, the first thing that comes to mind is the birthday cake. That magical moment when the lights are dimmed, the cake is revealed and everyone starts singing. What also comes to mind are...

Travel

30 Easy meals when camping with kids

Camping with kids is an adventure, and keeping them fuelled and energised throughout the day is essential. For this reason, knowing some easy meals when camping is a godsend. There is no doubt about it, camp-side cooking can be challenging,...

Health

3 Hacks to beat your takeaway temptations

When you become a single mother, you inherit a great deal of added responsibility and it can be overwhelming to try and manage, especially in the first few months. During this time, it can be easy to resort to ordering...

Household

Freezer tips to streamline your kitchen

Feeding your family healthily within strict confines of time and money can be tricky. I don’t care what anyone says … it takes longer to prepare nourishing home-cooked meals than it does to throw some chicken nuggets in the oven....