Cheap Meal Ideas For Under £5Read More When you’re feeling the pinch, it’s really easy to become uninspired. But cooking on a budget doesn’t have to result in pre-made pizza and cheesy beans on toast. There’s a… Post author By The Mum Club Post date 22 January 2024 Cheap Meal Ideas For Under £5 And no, it’s not Maccy D’s When you’re feeling the pinch, it’s really easy to become uninspired. But cooking on a budget doesn’t have to result in pre-made pizza and cheesy beans on toast. There’s a vast array of options out there – granted a lot of them centre around eggs. But guess what? We’ve rounded up some truly delicious (and thrifty) recipes, to give you the lift you need. Enjoy! Tasty Toad in the Hole An easy win for hungry tums. Serve with lashings of gravy and homemade mash. Recipe 3 Ingredient Pea Soup Vegetable soups are a winner when it comes to saving cash, and this one tops the lot as you don’t even need stock. Recipe Batch it up Bolognese Unless you’re a family of 12, this recipe should see you through around 2-3 separate meals. Recipe Super Cheap Mac n Cheese With change left over to buy and add some bacon, it would be rude not to. Recipe Thrifty Frittata Not only is this cheap but it takes minutes to make, and it’s sooo delish! No beetroot? Peppers and tomatoes work just as well. Recipe Money-Saving Mushroom Risotto A simple, yet delicious dinner that is only £1.57 a serving. Recipe Tags 2minuteread, newDesign, Parktimestrollandscroll
Stylish Solutions for Storing Your Kid’s CrapRead More No matter how long you hold out, the plastic will come. You think it won’t, but just like the iPad you said you’d never use in a restaurant, nothing ever… Post author By The Mum Club Post date 23 May 2023 No matter how long you hold out, the plastic will come. You think it won’t, but just like the iPad you said you’d never use in a restaurant, nothing ever works out the way you planned it. And if you don’t buy it. Then Grandma will. So here are some beautiful ways to store it. Aykasa £24.50 H&M £24.99 John Lewis £40 Ikea £50 Mustard Made £319 Zara £69.99 Edit 58 £85 Zara £69.99 Grimms £48.99 GLTC £88 (Sale) Play & Go £33 H&M £69.99 H&M £22.99 Buddy & Hope £21 Gimars £14.99 Little Dutch £53.96 Ikea £45 Graham & Green £38 Tags 2minuteread, newDesign
How To Be School Run ReadyRead More There’s nothing quite like that early morning dash before school. Trying to get everyone up, washed, dressed, fed and out the door on time is more often than not pretty… Post author By The Mum Club Post date 30 August 2021 How To Be School Run Ready There’s nothing quite like that early morning dash before school. Trying to get everyone up, washed, dressed, fed and out the door on time is more often than not pretty stressful. Then add in to the mix those two minutes you have for yourself to chuck on some clothes and brush your hair, whilst you run around your room trying to find something to throw on. Well, we’re here to try and make it a little easier for you! Here’s 4 stylish looks for inspiration to help get you ready in the morning! Keeping it comfy The ultimate casual school run outfit. A tracksuit, because let’s face it we’ve all bought ourselves at least 10 through lockdown! Over sized T shirt Arket £19 French Terry Sweatpants Arket £55 Chunky Cotton Rib Socks Arket £7 VEJA Venturi Trainers Veja £140 Oversized Sweatshirt H&M £17.99 Looking like you’ve made more effort than you have For a sleeker, slightly more polished look, adding a trench coat over a black silhouette is the way to go. Chuck on sunglasses to cover up those tired eyes from the multiple wake ups from the kids! Cat-eye acetate sunglasses Saint Laurent £270 Cotton-blend hoodie H&M £17.99 Future Rider Metal trainers Puma £75 Power High-Waisted Gym Leggings Sweaty Betty £63 Oversized trenchcoat H&M £49.99 Ready for more than lounging If you want to feel a bit more dressed and less in activewear then jeans with a t-shirt layered with a shirt are the perfect alternative. Mom Jeans Zara £27.99 Chunky Leather Sandals Arket £135 White T Shirt American Vintage £45 Lightning charm earrings Missoma £65 Oversized denim shirt H&M £34.99 Could be doing exercise, could not be.. For a more Spring transitional outfit, you can’t go wrong with a pile jacket. Add all black for a clean look and feel. Oversized Pima Cotton T-shirt Arket £25 Apple Watch Series 6 Apple £479 Seamless Yoga Tights & Other Stories £45 Unisex 530 New Balance £80 Fleece Anorak Jacket Arket £69 Tags 2minuteread, newDesign, Parktimestrollandscroll
Perfectly Acceptable Parenting Lies We All Tell Our KidsRead More Honesty is the best policy; until your 4 year-old asks you where babies come from… Post author By The Mum Club Post date 17 May 2021 Perfectly Acceptable Parenting Lies We All Tell Our Kids Honesty is the best policy; until your 4 year-old asks you where babies come from… ‘It’s Bedtime’ (at 5.30pm) We’re all for kids learning new skills, but the day your child comes home from school with the ability to tell the time is, quite frankly, one of the most devastating days of our parenting lives. ‘You hide and I’ll count’ A.K.A ‘you hide and I’ll sit here flicking through Instagram for the next 10 minutes shouting arbitrary numbers and pretending I can’t hear you giggling behind that chair.’ ‘You wouldn’t like it, it’s spicy’ If you had a turd in a bag your kids would want half. Repeat after us: ‘MUMMY DOESN’T SHARE FOOD!’ ‘And they lived happily ever after, the end’ Losing your mind reading the same book over and over again? Skip a page or seven. THEY WON’T FUCKING NOTICE. Honestly, there’s really no need for the Gruffalo to meet the fox, the snake AND the owl. It’s total overkill if you ask us. ‘It’s closed today darling’ We have a sneaky suspicion that post-lockdown the park will be closed for a very, very long time. ‘You ate them all sweetheart’ READ: I ate the entire bag watching Line of Duty last night and give absolutely zero fucks. ‘Wow! I love it! What is it?!’ About 30% of being a parent is lying to your kids about how good the crap they make looks and/or tastes. ‘The alarm sensor means Father Christmas is watching’ See also: ‘if you don’t behave the policeman will come and arrest you’ and other mild threats we make on the daily. ‘The car wont start if you don’t put your seatbelt on’ SAFETY FIRST. Tags 2minuteread, Parktimestrollandscroll
18 Great Pieces To Feel Stylish Whilst BreastfeedingRead More All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. Breastfeeders, you’re in luck! Buttoned-down midi dresses, oversized blouson shirts… Post author By The Mum Club Post date 27 March 2021 18 Great Pieces To Feel Stylish Whilst Breastfeeding All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. Breastfeeders, you’re in luck! Buttoned-down midi dresses, oversized blouson shirts and wrap blouses have become key players in the modern wardrobe, and they couldn’t have been more perfectly designed with easy access in mind. Breastfeeding can be difficult enough to manage without public malfunctions, especially early on. Having some practical pieces that don’t make you feel you’ve lost your style identity helps no end. Think comfortable shapes with pretty details, and beautiful colours and fabrics that will boost your mood just hanging in the wardrobe. Nothing makes for more discrete feeding than a button-through or wrap-front dress; throw on a thin, stretchy vest underneath and you’re in layering heaven. Add a pair of Converse or New Balance trainers for comfort, or sandals and a basket bag for a day out in the sun. Ribbed Dress H&M £17.99 Splice Animal Cordelia Wrap Dress Never Fully Dressed £89 Shirt Dress H&M £24.99 Wrap Midi Dress Pretty Lavish £55 Ribbed Nursing Dress Seraphine £59 Ruffled Midi Wrap Dress & Other Stories £95 Shirts and blouses are as good as it gets, the more buttons the better. Cotton & linen blends are key for the summer; keeping cool and breezy is a must when there’s a hungry baby attached at all times. Oversize denim shirt Mango £35.99 Bianca Blouse Free People £198 Ana Pink Oversized Shirt Noughts & Kisses £35 Elodie Cotton Top Rhode £138 Oversized Tailored Shirt Cos £59 Nursing Blouse H&M £17.99 Jumpsuits are not just comfortable but super-flattering on a range of different body sizes, especially when you’re post-partum and feeling less confident in your new shape. Here are a few TMC favourites. Denim Boiler Suit H&M £39.99 Blue Zebra Jumpsuit – Curve Never Fully Dressed £89 Belt Denim Jumpsuit Mango £59.99 Cara Linen Boiler Suit Pretty Lavish £58 Relaxed Belted Puff Sleeve Jumpsuit & Other Stories £95 Long Sleeved Jumpsuit Rixo £295 Tags 2minuteread, Parktimestrollandscroll
Outfits Under £200Read More With Spring around the corner and glimpses of normality appearing soon, I have 4 great outfits under £200 that are perfect for the Spring transition. Using some of your Winter… Post author By The Mum Club Post date 16 March 2021 Outfits Under £200 With Spring around the corner and glimpses of normality appearing soon, I have 4 great outfits under £200 that are perfect for the Spring transition. Using some of your Winter staples and pairing them with fresh colours and shapes is a great way to transition your wardrobe in to the new season. Look 1 Layering a neutral knit with a light quilted coat and white jeans is a simple way to look stylish for Spring. Add some classic accessories and if it’s too cold for sandals then swap them for your chunky Winter boots. Quilted Jacket Zara £49.99 V Neck Juper H&M £14.99 Shoulder Bag H&M £17.99 Padded flat leather Sandals Zara £45.99 Slim Mom High Ankle Jeans H&M £19.99 Look 2 Gingham is huge for the season, so invest in an easy and flattering gingham dress. Layer with a denim jacket, chunky boots and gold accessories for a casual but edgy, everyday look. Oversized shirt jacket H&M £24.99 Flat black boots Stradivarius £45.99 Triple bar earrings Orelia £33 Braided bag with chain Mango £49.99 Gingham Puff Sleeve Midi Dress New Look £28 Look 3 The trench coat is another must have for every transitional season. Keep it classic yet stylish, with some high waisted denim, a cotton tee and high tops to complete the look. Crew- Neck T- Shirt Arket £15 Ankle-length straight-fit jeans Mango £35.99 White high top trainers Supergra £60 Tote bag Zara £25.99 Oversized coat H&M £34.99 Look 4 For a more formal feel, for dinners out or drinks with the girls, an oversized blazer with some flattering high waist jeans and mules is the perfect go-to look. Add gold jewellery for an extra luxe feel. Oversized jacket H&M £24.99 Favourite Cut Cropped Jeans & Other Stories £65 Link Necklace Mango £17.99 Ribbed Cardigan H&M £17.99 Quilted heeled sandals in camel River Island £45 Tags 2minuteread, newDesign, Parktimestrollandscroll
Why And How To Make The Eco Detergent SwapRead More Post author By The Mum Club Post date 15 March 2021 Why And How To Make The Eco Detergent Swap CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ECO EGG It’s good for the planet David Attenborough programmes took on a whole new meaning from the moment we set eyes on our babies. But while we undoubtedly want the best planet possible for our kids (and their kids’ kids’ kids’ kids – an INSANE thought, no?) being sustainable isn’t always easy when just getting your husband to take out the recycling requires a Google calendar invite. Using the ecoegg Laundry Egg can save up to FORTY plastic bottles per household each year. You just fill the reusable case with the mineral pellets that clean without harmful chemicals for a more environmentally-friendly wash, with two fragrances or a scent-free version to choose from. One egg holds enough pellets for 70 washes and they won’t cause colour fade or irritating streaks of residue on your new Arket jumper. It’s a godsend for sensitive skin Even the fussiest bums will get on fine with the ecoegg’s skin-friendly system. Rated ‘excellent for sensitive skin’ by Dermatest and boasting Allergy UK’s ‘Allergy Friendly Product’ award, the mineral pellets work together in the water to effectively draw dirt from your clothes and soften them by changing the pH. Bloody genius, if you ask us. It can save you money Alongside the ecoegg Laundry Egg, there’s the ecoegg Dryer Eggs that reduce tumble-drying time by up to 28 per cent. They also cut down on creases and soften your clothes thanks to clever nodules on the outside. Faster drying time = no more using your new Dyson to panic dry their grey old Jellycat or the ONLY (now discontinued) sleeping bag they’ll sleep past 4am in. It takes up less space We’re so over playing ‘laundry bottle Jenga’ every time we just want to grab a sodding sponge from underneath the kitchen sink AND WHY ARE THERE ALWAYS SO MANY RANDOM CLOTHS. The ecoegg system takes up way less storage space than jumbo containers of fabric conditioner and detergent… ideal when a wild Saturday night these days involves rearranging our cupboards for the 457th time. It also means they require less carbon emissions to transport them, too. Win. It works for handwashing We rarely regret a clothes purchase – unless it’s one that turns out to have “I’m-more-delicate-than-the-skin-of-your-newborn-handwash-me-only-please” written on the label. Thankfully, the ecoegg Laundry Egg works a treat for handwashing jobs, too. Small, light and liquid-free, it’s also a handy thing to chuck in your suitcase next time you go away. PAH. We can dream, can’t we? The Mum Club has teamed up with ecoegg to bag 15 per cent off your total basket spend at ecoegg.com. Just enter TMC15 at the checkout. Tags 2minuteread, newDesign, Yournaptimeknowhow
