Archives for November 2016

100+ Ideas for Elf on the Shelf Names …

November 29, 2016

  If you’ve decided to adopt an Elf and participate in the “Elf on the Shelf” tradition, one of your first tasks will be to name your little guy (or gal). Get the kids involved to come up with a name that you all like, but just in case you get stuck, I’ve created a list of over 100 names for you to choose from:   Angel Bella Bells Bing Blitz Blizzard Blossom Bo Bobby Bojangles Bon Bon Bubbles Buddy Buster Buzz Candy (or Candi) Charlie Cherry Chip Chippy Chrissy Cindy … read more

Steamed Christmas Pudding … Gluten-free & Alcohol-free …

November 27, 2016

Christmas is just around the corner and, if you’re anything like me, I love a beautiful piece of pudding on Christmas Day smothered in vanilla custard … yum … I can taste it already! And although not everyone loves pudding, there are also many who would avoid it either due to gluten intolerance or a preference not to eat anything containing alcohol. For that reason, I’ve created this gorgeous pudding that’s gluten-free and alcohol-free … and, let me tell you, it’s just as delicious, just as beautiful and just as moist as any pudding I’ve tried. It’s also super … read more

50 Gift Ideas for your Child’s Teachers …

November 25, 2016

  It’s often said that “it takes a village to raise a child”. In other words, parents aren’t the only ones who will influence their children and kids will encounter many people throughout their lives who will all have an impact on how they grow and develop. The role of some people will be small, whereas the effect of others will be huge and, when I consider that, I think of teachers. Kids spend countless hours in the care of their teachers, so there’s no doubt about the significance of a teacher’s influence.   My girls have been so lucky throughout … read more