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Sage (Breville) Custom Loaf Pro Bread Maker Review
Here at Saucepan Kids we like to make our food from scratch where possible and bread is no exception. However it can be hard to find the time to make your own bread and as bread is a staple in most households we were determined to find a solution. We bought a bread maker many […]
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After school snacks
With the kids heading back to school next week, we have the dreaded thought of homework and helping the kids to settle down and focus on getting it done. Now, I know that after school activities can often determine the schedule after school but homework must be a priority. I find in our house that […]
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Healthy Packed Lunch Ideas
So you’ve spent a small fortune on the new schoolbooks, uniforms, shoes and now it’s time to start thinking about those dreaded daily packed lunches. If you’re looking for some lunchbox inspo, check out our list below. Always try to plan ahead and get those lunches ready the night before where possible. It’ll save so […]
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Our favourite restaurants in Costa Brava
Catalonia is famed for its food. Located on the Mediterranean coasts with strong influences from its neighbouring countries Italy and France, you’ll see that Catalan cuisine is Mediterranean food at its best. There’s an interesting balance of seafood (from its coastal location) and also meat from the mountains and fields inland. This explains Catalonia’s fascination with ‘Mar […]
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Kenmare Kerry Food Tour Review
Those of you who know me will know that I love a good food tour. They’re a great way to find out more about the area you’re visiting and they give you a real insight into the local culture. You get the opportunity to try local specialities and maybe even get the chance to talk […]
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Top 13 family-friendly things to do in Costa Brava
Costa Brava in Spain is well known for being one the first package holiday destinations. Now, 60 years later, this region is making a huge comeback. Having recently spent a week there with the kids, I can see why. National Geographic Traveler magazine included the Costa Brava in its list of the world’s twenty best tourist destinations for 2012. The secret is […]
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Groove Festival Family Weekend Ticket Giveaway
As we’re well into May now, it’s time to think about those sunny summer days and plan for some fun family days out. Groove Festival brought to you by Energia, isn’t just a music festival, it’s a weekend filled with something for all the family! The smallest Groovers have the Little Top, revealing theGroove World of Magical Mystery. Teen Groovers can […]
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Wow Air – Travel Guide Competition
Calling all budding Irish globetrotters: WOW air has the paid summer job of your dreams WOW air, Iceland’s low-cost airline, is offering one dynamic duo the summer of a lifetime with the launch of its new WOW air Travel Guide competition. For three months this summer, WOW air will give two people a paid job […]
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Last minute tween & teen Christmas gift ideas
There are only 10 days till Christmas Day and if you’re still struggling for ideas on what to get the tween or teen in your life, here is my list of the top 3 things that could be bought in store or ordered online now and still be here in time for the big day […]
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