I love Easter, it’s one of my favourite times of the year with the promise of spring on the horizon, cute chicks, lambs bouncing around the fields, bright yellow daffodils and lots and lots of chocolate. My idea of heaven! This turned out to be an absolutely MASSIVE bake and getting to the end result…
We took the Let Them Be Bored challenge #PetitsFilousPlayFree
A couple of weeks ago I blogged about a new Free Play adventure we were embarking on with Petits Filous. The Let Them Be Bored Challenge encourages children to be just that: bored. The idea is that allowing our children to feel bored and then directing their own play is an important part of child…
Why is Free Play important for children? #PetitsFilousPlayFree
How many times have you bought your child a gift that came in a cardboard box only to find that actually, your child was far more interested in making a game out of the box than playing with the gift in the way it was intended? It’s happened in your house, am I right? I…
Hasselback potatoes with rosemary and gorgonzola using Co-op King Edward potatoes
I don’t get excited about Christmas presents, I don’t really mind if anyone buys me anything if I’m honest. I’d much prefer a houseful of guests, sitting around my dinner table with full tummies and smiles on their faces. Because for me, Christmas is about spending time with friends and family, clinking glasses and sharing a delicious…
Homemade gifts: Dark hot chocolate stirrers
I’ve been so busy making edible gifts in preparation for Christmas this year and these hot chocolate stirrers have gone down a treat! I find it really satisfying when something you’ve taken the time to handmake is received well. I look for simple and inexpensive ideas that are easy to pull off but still have…
Homemade gifts: Brownie mix in a jar
Today marks the 1st of December, the countdown is well and truly ON. It’s the time when I start to go through my list of gifts I need to organise before the big day – actually I prefer to get all the gift buying and wrapping sorted around about now so that I can concentrate…
Snapfish L Wall Photo Calendar review
This post is sponsored by Snapfish. I remember the days when calendars were nothing more than a simple black typeface with the month at the top of each page and the dates. That was it, how boring! As I grew up you might have been able to buy one with a cute dog or cat…
Quick and easy Tear and Share Pain Au Chocolat
Hands up who plans their Christmas menu way before even thinking about buying anyone’s presents? Hope it’s not just me! I have a Christmas ideas and bakes list as long as my arm at the moment in my last post I did mention I have a LOT of wreath shaped goodies to try out in…
Simple meringue wreath with lemon curd and edible flowers
I have a notebook brimming full of ideas for things I want to bake. In there, you will find lots of different bundt cake recipes- I seem to be slightly obsessed with anything beautifully round. This year I’ve added a collection of ideas for wreaths; you name it, it’s in there. From plaited bread wreaths…
Win a custom photo blanket from Collage.Com
Is it too early to say the C word? I know I’ve done lots of organising already, I’m steadily working my way down my list of people to buy gifts for and I always love to come across a company where gifts I buy can be personalised and made that extra bit special. Perhaps you’re not…
How to get the best EE deals for students
As a mum of two teens getting a good deal is what I do best! If you think toddlers are an expense just wait until your little ones are fully grown – keeping their allowance topped up as well as shelling out for things like an Uber at 1 am (well I’m not playing mum…
Toffee apple bread pudding with vanilla custard
Toffee plus apples, mmm yes please! This is a winter warmer and will make the perfect dish to serve up this Bonfire night. The sticky combination of the chewy, gooey toffee apples pairs beautifully with the crisp baked brioche buns. Together with the homemade vanilla custard, this is a pudding the whole family will enjoy…
Thoughts on motherhood featuring a special necklace from Posh Totty Designs
Motherhood. I’ve poured my heart out on this blog, I’ve ranted and raved, I’ve commiserated. I’ve talked about how my children make me burst with pride and how they completely overwhelm me. I’ve explored being a parent, shared tips and advice about all-sorts from potty training to careers choices. I’ve even written about how I…
Win a selection of indulgent treats from Flower and White
These are meringues like you’ve never seen before, a feast for the eyes and won’t disappoint when you get to the tasting. Meringue & chocolate combined – what’s not to love? I was very lucky to try a selection from Flower and White recently and my goodness every single bite is delectable. We had a…
Live simple, live happy: featuring Lighthouse Clothing
We have had such a jam-packed half term with a visit to our happy place, Tenby. Our first stop was the beach (obvs!) and even though it was a little gusty, ok a lot gusty, we had a gorgeous time discovering rock pools and watching Rose playing in the sand. We hadn’t visited this little…
Autumn feels and my October favourites
Hurray for October! It’s the last day of term for Holly and Rose today and we have exciting plans for the holidays, namely pumpkin decorating and carving which is one of our favourite things to do at this time of year. Rose has been asking me every single day “Is it Halloween yet?” which is…
Design a dream pet with Petplan Pet Insurance
A couple of weeks ago Rose and Holly sat down at the dining room table armed with paper and colouring pens, ready for a very special craft project. We talked to Rose about designing her very own dream soft toy and what she wanted it to look like. As Rose is totally mad about My…
How I saved £585.00 a year by using Bean – a new personal finance software tool
My name is Amy and I am frivolous. There I said it. Now we have that out of the way I want to make a pledge right here and right now: a promise that I will be less flaky when it comes to finances. We all have those months where we feel like we’ve overspent….
Sleeping the World Away: Why Sleep is Essential for New Mothers
In an earlier blog post here on AmyTreasure.com, we talked about our experience of losing sleep with the arrival of a little one in the house. Our experience isn’t new. Most, if not all new mothers experience sleep deprivation, especially within the first six months after giving birth. Fit Pregnancy cited a study which revealed…
How to avoid food poisoning when travelling abroad
Is anyone else lamenting the loss of our ever so average summer? I know I am. We decided to stay at home this year, staycation they said, it will be fun, they said! But with the number of hours we spent indoors due to rain seriously outweighing the amazingly fun ‘organic summer’ I had planned it…
Essential bedroom items for your family home
In summer we can spend a long time considering how something like a conservatory can help us enjoy a little more sunshine. But as the darker months start to close in, we’ll be wanting to make sure that our homes are as cosy as possible. There are few places that are more synonymous with cosiness…
A swimmingly good start to the new school year and WIN a Tetra Minions Themed Aquarium!
Hands up who went to watch Despicable Me 3 in the summer hols? We did and we absolutely LOVED it! We were invited along for a very special screening of the film to celebrate the launch of Tetra’s limited edition 30L Minions themed aquarium. I’ve seen it in person and confirm it’s fantastic and the…
A tidy and clutter-free boot using STAYHOLD™ Boot Organisers
Hectic and chaotic are two words that spring to mind when I describe my life. With three children to ferry around, a household to run, a dog to walk and a self-employed business to keep afloat, I am rarely doing anything but chasing my tail. So I’m constantly on the look out for anything that…
5 classic style combinations that never go out of fashion
Trends come and go, but there are always a few combinations that just won’t quit. These style favourites are continuously popular – not because they’re worth mega bucks or come from the biggest names in fashion, but because they’re easy to wear and totally sleek. It just so happens they’re also the perfect (and, let’s…
