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Happy Halloween!
Every autumn we look forward to all the Halloween festivities – pumpkin patch, jack-o-lanterns, and costume parties. It’s a fun holiday for kiddos and adults alike! Last Halloween, Lady Yeya and Baby L’s…
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The Ultimate Autumnal Dish: Bolognese Ragù
The ultimate autumnal comfort food – the classic Bolognese ragù. It’s rich, hearty, and slow-cooked to perfection for a cozy night in with the family. Who doesn’t love a delicious classic Bolognese ragù…
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Days Out: The Horniman Museum
A hidden gem tucked away in southeast London, the Horniman Museum is a wonderful place for families. It has a dedicated Butterfly House, aquarium and galleries focusing on natural history, world cultures, and…
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Days Out: Autumn at Battersea Park
Another lovely urban park with riverside views, children’s zoo, boating lake, and walking paths, Battersea Park has something for everyone. Beautiful Battersea Park sits across the River Thames from the Chelsea Embankment. Pulling…
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A Country Escape: Lower Slaughter, Cotswolds
Rolling hills, honey-hued cottages, bucolic scenery, the charming village of Lower Slaughter in the Cotwolds is as quintessential English countryside as it gets. Needing to get out of London, we did a mid-week…
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Oatmeal & Cranberry Cookies
There’s nothing like healthy oatmeal and cranberry cookies for a toddler playdate. As Salman Rushdie once said, “in the cookie of life, friends are the chocolate chips.” Late into my pregnancy with Lady…
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Mauritius: The Perfect Family Destination
Basking in the glorious sunshine with azure waters and a melting pot of cultures, Mauritius is the perfect family destination. It was exactly one year ago when we went to the idyllic island…
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One-Pot Morrocan Lamb Tagine
Cooler temperatures call for a one-pot Moroccan Lamb Tagine for an easy and hearty family recipe. The weather is seriously turning with the temperatures dropping quickly to single digits centigrade. Fall is in…
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Day Trip: Whitstable, U.K.
With pastel-coloured buildings, oysters galore, and pebble beaches, Whitstable is a perfect day trip for a dose of the classic British seaside. We are lucky to get one last burst of summery weather.…
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Falling for Fall: Coffee Cake with Streusel
Get in the mood for autumn with this amazing cinnamon coffee cake. Fall is definitely in the air. We’re just a few days shy from the autumnal equinox, one of two occasions when…
