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The Cloth Nappy Hunt

Mini Gourmets Kitchen Kapers + Giveaway

I recently had the pleasure of meeting WAHM mum of two, Natalie from Mini Gourmets. Natalie launched her online store late last year and it has since become a one-stop-shop for kids who love to cook. Never one to shy away from an explosion of flour, sugar and sprinkles, today I’ve asked Natalie to share one of her favourite recipes for kids + a few of the cool products in her store.

Mini gourmet kids cooking utensils

Natalie started Mini Gourmets for two main reasons, firstly to share her love of cooking with the world and secondly to spend more time with her kids. A story that I’m sure a lot of you can relate to. Prior to Mini Gourmets, Natalie worked as a Science Teacher with a double degree in Biology and Environmental Science.

I don’t know about you, but it warms my heart to see someone taking the plunge and following a dream. I bet that Natalie could come up with some fantastic kitchen science experiments…

Mini gourmet kids cooking utensils

Natalie from Mini Gourmets; in her own words…. “My business is run between kindy drop offs, swimming lessons, music lessons, while children (and sometimes husbands) sleep, cooking meals and washing clothes! I’m often doing paperwork while the kids are having showers and baths. Friends ask me how I do it all (2 kids, hubbie, keep house sorta clean, food on the table…) and the key is organisation and a super supportive husband.”

Cheese Biscuits Recipe

Whip up a batch of cheese biscuits! Here’s how… Sift dry ingredients into a medium bowl and rub in butter (or just throw it all in the mixer). Stir in cheeses and enough water to make a soft dough. Knead on a lightly floured board until smooth (or just mix in the mixer until its smooth). Shape into a sausage shape around 38cm long, wrap in foil and place in the fridge for 1 hour.

Cut the roll into 5mm thick slices and place 3cm apart on greased oven trays. Bake in moderate oven for about 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on trays… enjoy! This recipe makes about 70. Unused portions can be frozen for next time.

Mini gourmet - win a baking set!

Congratulations to Jodie Drover, winner of the Baking Set!

CompetitionWould you like to win a luxury baking starter kit from Mini Gourmets? To enter, visit Mini Gourmets and tell us in the comment section below which item you’d chose to start your ultimate kids kitchen {apart from the above prize}. Winner will be drawn on 12 August, 2010.

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Say "no" to pesky chemicals....

Over the Easter long weekend the {KID} independent Mummy Brigade got together to test out the new range of BPA free Borosilicate Glass Bottles from Cherub Baby. Here’s the low down…

BPA Free Baby Bottles by Cherub Baby

These colourful twin packs are a new addition to Cherub Baby range for 2010. Each bottle can withstand temperatures of up to 600 degrees, and is cradled in a break resistant 100% Food Grade Safe Silicon Sleeve which can withstand temperatures of up to 260 degrees Celsius. A cool feature of these silicon sleeves is their ability to change colour to alert you if the bottle gets too hot {above 42 degrees celsius}. Big thumbs up all around for this feature… also makes a fun experiment for your older kids {…think flashbacks to the hypercolour era}.

BPA Free Baby Bottles by Cherub Baby

BPA Free… One of the major draw cards of the Cherub Baby range is the fact that their bottles are BPA free. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical contained in polycarbonate plastic and some synthetic resins and pesticides that can act in a similar way to hormones, potentially disrupting the body’s hormonal system. Some studies in laboratory animals suggest that low levels of (consumed) BPA may have an effect on the reproductive system. Other studies have linked BPA to diseases such as diabetes.

Regardless of future research outcomes, I’m of the opinion that any possible negative exposure of little ones to chemicals is best avoided. Eco-friendly companies such as Cherub Baby are leading the way.

The Cherub Baby Colour Change Natri Bottle {twin pack} is available in a variety of colours for $26.95 (150ml) or $29.95 (240ml).

CompetitionWould you like to try the Cherub Baby range for yourself? We have a Cherub Baby BPA free bottle twin set to giveaway. To enter, simply add a comment below telling us why eco-friendly / chemical free baby products are important to you. Winner will be drawn on Thursday 15 April 2010.

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The Good Egg... Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! I hope that the Easter Bunny was kind to you and your family… In celebration of Easter Sunday, we thought we’d give the bunny a much needed break {his paws get awfully tired you know!} and instead bring you this delightful selection of handmade egg cosies… the perfect knitwear for your winter eggs.

Egg Cup Cosies

Egg Cup Cosies

Handmade Egg Cup Cosies

1. Matryoshka Egg Cozy by Momfetti … 2. Union Jack Egg Cosies by Karen Hilton Designs … 3. Yellow Egg Cozy by Trudette 4 Crochet … 4. Chicken Egg Cozies by Box of Birds … 5. Bunny Egg Cup Cosy by Juja … 6. Felted Egg Cozy by Crazyhound Store

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Bee Things… Brown Bagging It!

Remember the days of the old school yard? We used to laugh a lot… {Cat Stevens}… Are you looking for ways to bring the fun back to the old fashioned packed lunch? These brown paper delights from Bee Things tickled my fancy this morning so I thought I’d share the goodness.

Handmade Brown Paper Lunch Bags by Bee Things

These handmade, limited edition screen printed lunch bags are the work of design duo Shay Ometz and Jeff Barfoot. Their studio Bee Things creates a range of art prints, posters, apparel and handmade goodies for kids and home. We’re digging their modern style and cool colours… wouldn’t these make a nice surprise for the kids at lunchtime?

At around $15USD per pack they might be a bit expensive for daily use, but they’d make a fun surprise for birthdays {especially if it falls on a school day}. We also think they’d make cool party loot bags or gift wrapping… FUN!

Handmade Brown Paper Lunch Bags by Bee Things

Bee Things print limited editions of each design {usually 100-125}. To check out the current collection drop by and visit their Etsy store. These guys are based in Texas, USA but ship around the globe.

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