Review: Total Ninja (toddler session) 

I’ve noticed a few Groupon offers for a place called Total Ninja in Trafford Park. Given Boy1s obessesion with obstacle courses etc, I checked out the website. OMG a genuine Ninja Warrior style obstacle course. In Manchester (screams).  Then through a random Facebook group I discovered they have launched weekday toddler sessions, so just had…

Baby + Junk Food = OK right? 

This is our current food situation. It’s been a long day. He loves chips. He loves peas. He loves fish fingers. He can eat the same meal as his brother. So why do I feel the slightest bit of guilt?  I don’t think Boy 1 had this classic combo til at least 18 months. Yet…

Experimenting in the kitchen….with success! 

We’ve been weaning Boy 2 for a few weeks now and I have to admit, I haven’t been quite as ‘on it’ as I was with Boy 1. No recipe books, just winging it this time. So far it’s been going quite well, but it’s time to make a bit more effort. Boy 2 loves trying…

Review: Zizzi, Corn Exchange Manchester

Last week I received an email from the Corn Exhchange in Manchester to say that some of the new restaurants are ready to open. More importantly it said that the new Zizzi branch was holding a training day, which meant I got to see the new venue and taste the food before anyone else. Result….