By Roselyn Borg I am sipping my coffee in a villa in France. The noise upstairs is of my girlfriends getting ready to go out. Today we are off to a wine-tasting tour. It is just us adults, there is no toddler waking me up early, insisting that it is the perfect time to play with…
By Naila N. By now we have all heard of the endless benefits of reading out loud for babies and toddlers, but did you know that reading out loud is advantageous for adults as well? Here are 5 surprising benefits, backed up by science and tried and tested by myself as a mother of a…
These tuna and veggie patties are super easy to make and very convenient, since most people almost always have the necessary ingredients in the pantry and fridge. They can be served warm or cold, on their own or even in a sandwich. The recipe is by the lovely Zoe Chircop, a mum of two who loves creating…
Measles is spreading across Europe according to The World Health Organization. The largest outbreaks are reportedly being seen in Italy and Romania. BBC reports that in the first month of this year, Italy reported more than 200 cases whereas Romania has reported more than 3,400 cases and 17 deaths since January 2016. The WHO is…
This beef stew recipe by Erika Fiorini, is deliciously heart-warming and is suitable for all the family. It takes around an hour to make but it is well worth the effort. An idea would be to prepare it in the evening and serve it the next day since the flavour improves, the longer it sits.…
1. The Free-Flowing Prosecco. Nico Passini is celebrating its 1st Anniversary this Saturday, the 1st of April and is inviting everyone to join the celebration from 7pm onwards at their outlet in Cathedral Street Sliema. Finger food and sweets will also be served. 2. The Special Offers There will be EXCLUSIVE special offers available on…
Kate Middleton speaks candidly about motherhood and mental illness, revealing that she has found motherhood more difficult than people might think. The Duchess of Cambridge, 35, was giving a speech during the screening of the Best Beginnings series, when she made unexpectedly frank comments about the pressures of motherhood. Whilst historically it has been unusual for the Royal Family to…
This pumpkin risotto recipe is suitable for all the family, especially little fussy eaters, since the pumpkin is liquidised, thus there are no pieces. Thanks to Erika Fiorini, fellow mum and founder of Wish Cakes, Cupcakes and Desserts for the recipe. Ingredients: 15g butter 1 x tablespoon olive oil 1 x medium sized onion 2 x cloves…
It is with a heavy heart that we share the desperate plea of the young parents of sweet little five-year old boy named Zak who has been diagnosed with a brain tumour that cannot be operated upon. People close to the family are organising a fund-raising raffle on the 7th April 2017 to help raise money for…
This year’s winter time will end at 2 o’ clock in the morning this Sunday 26th March, in Malta. This means that 2 o’ clock (winter time) would actually need to be changed to 3 o’ clock (summer time). What this means, in essence, is that parents of young children have to suffer with one hour…