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Bambino Direct
Bambino Direct stock a great selection of Nursery products from leading brands such as Silver Cross, Maxi-Cosi, Quinny, Britax, Maclaren, Cybex, Phil & Teds, Mountain Buggy, Jane, Cosatto, Concord, Obaby, Graco, Tutti Bambini and many more.
One of the most important products we bought for our baby was a baby monitor. It provides peace of mind that baby is sleeping soundly and when baby is awake or crying you will hear or see baby on the monitor (depending on your choice of monitor).
I found an impressive selection of travel cots at Bambino Direct. Some of these are suitable for baby from birth to approximately 3 years of age. Going on holiday with your baby is great fun and a portable travel cot makes it easy.
Bambino Direct is one of the largest independent nursery stockists in the United Kingdom.
Disclosure: BuyItDirect contacted me to write a post about Bambino Direct and offered a voucher.
Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
If you’re looking for a super quick and healthy meal that can be eaten for lunch or dinner my Butternut Squash soup is perfect. I serve it with Biona Organic Rye Bread
Packed with nutrients this hearty Butternut Squash Soup recipe is great if you want to save time and prepare extra for enjoying later during the week or month. It can easily be frozen, defrosted and reheated when needed.
Serves 4
- 1 Butternut Squash Pumpkin
- 1 Red Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- Dash of Olive Oil for cooking the onion and garlic
- Pinch of All Spice
- Ground Pepper to taste
1. Chop the onion and crush the garlic. Saute in a little olive oil.
2. Peel and chop the butternut squash pumpkin into small cubes. Bring to the boil and cook until soft.
3. Drain the butternut squash keeping approximately 500 ml of the water.
4. Add a pinch of All Spice for flavour.
5. Use a handheld blender to blend the butternut squash, water, onion and garlic. Add extra water and blend as needed until you have your preferred consistency for the soup.
6. Add ground pepper to taste. Serve with organic rye bread (or toast).
Toddler Time at Picturehouse Cinema
This week Imogen and I went to our local Picturehouse Cinema for Imogen’s first ever cinema experience (aside from the Big Scream which she went to twice with me when she was under the age of one). We went to see Rastamouse which was playing at Toddler Time. It’s a 30 minute session for toddlers and their parents or carers. I think it’s a lovely way to introduce toddlers to the big screen.
Charley, Peter and Kitty were chosen by Imogen to come to the cinema with us as she thought they’d like Rastamouse (perhaps Kitty more than the others).
There’s plenty of music, dance and singing in Rastamouse which immediately meant Imogen was a huge fan. She didn’t sit down once, choosing to stand and then dance whenever the music played.
Linking up with the lovely bloggers at What’s the Story? and Magic Moments.
