I know it may seem like this is planning mad, but around 6 weeks before Christmas I start to plan not only the gifts and the decorations but also meal planning and cleaning the home. It's a family affair too, as I do make sure that I divvy the tasks to include everyone. Experience has shown me that if the children (ahem and other half) are involved in the pre-Christmas prep, life is so much easier over the Christmas period. I'm going to concentrate on cleaning in this post. Everyone's ... read more
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Making Your Money Go Further This Christmas
Looking to make you money go further this Christmas? You’ve already seen the first batch of mince pies in the shop – the ones with a sell-by date of late October (how does that even work?) and you’ve scraped frost off the car a couple of times already. Yes, it’s that special time of year that means you have to trash your credit card and spend January and February eating beans on toast. Or maybe not, this year, because there are lots of ways to get more crackers for your cash and avoid ... read more
My Christmas Menu : Its all about the planning.
Ok, the REAL Christmas planning is full steam ahead now. I am Mrs Organised when it comes to most things really, I have to be because I have such a poor memory. I can't recommend enough having a Christmas Diary, dedicated to the presents and the food. Honestly its saved my pigs in blankets more than once. I also write a menu plan for Christmas Eve, Day and Boxing Day, as I find if I don't I always get in a bit of a muddle. Christmas Eve - Saturday 24th December Breakfast - ... read more
New Year, New Gadget…And Its Amazing!
Well, I love a kitchen gadget, as much as the next person however this is a new one is like nothing I have ever owned before. Not only am I cooking up a storm, but I even feel like a professional whilst I'm using it. So are you ready to hear what it is... Introducing...the Vitamix Total Nutrition Centre Now I've only being using it for the last two weeks, but I've been so impressed I've decided to share not only my thoughts about the machine, but also a few recipes I recommend ... read more
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I am a Amanda Cottingham, a Nottingham based Mum to two beautiful girls, Nia (21) and Miss A (15) who are quite frankly the best! This is my top ranking UK lifestyle blog - The Ana Mum Diary. Featuring topics such as travel, home interiors, design, food and fashion. I cover all things stylish, that are interesting to me and relevant to my family. I will also review products I love and want share with my readers, and maybe offer the occasional giveaway. If you want to get in touch, ... read more
