Bringing a dog or cat home: what you need to know and prepare
That’s it, it’s decided, your dog or cat is on their way. Here is all you need to know to make welcoming the new member of your family a success! When your pet arrives at their new home, this will be a very happy moment for you but a very big change for them. […]
TIDY YOUR FRIDGE
It is sufficient to follow the fridge’s manufacturer’s instructions to have a well-organised fridge. But sometimes you don’t (or no longer) have the instructions. How should you arrange your fridge so that the hygiene is impeccable, it doesn’t consume too much energy and it serves as a good storage area? Any (bad) habits you need […]
Is sleeping with your pet a good idea?
Snuggling up to your pet at night is very tempting for lots of people! But is this really a good idea? Having a ball of fluff next to you at night is undoubtedly reassuring. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, a facility specialising in sleep disorders, have also recently proven that having a […]
Fantastic plastic!
For decorating our interiors, everyone thinks of using wood, metal, different fabrics and also natural materials like wicker or rattan. We don’t necessarily think of plastic, yet it has many advantages! After all, if we use plastic to store our food or our papers, why not also take advantage of it to decorate our interior? […]
How to tidy your wardrobe
Tidying clothes of course means storing them under the best conditions, but also taking pleasure in being able to choose and put together the day’s outfit without effort. To do this, there are several simple principles to respect and several habits to get into. Principle No. 1: only tidy what you (really) wear Explanations: […]
Yoghurt with Homemade Granola and Homemade Strawberry Jam
You may often have to have breakfast out and be stuck for ideas as to what to take. My suggestion for today is a very complete breakfast you can easily prepare at home: yoghurt with homemade granola and homemade strawberry jam. It is a very simple breakfast which is ideal for packing in a Lunch&Go […]
How to tidy toys?
May parents who have never walked barefoot on a pointed Lego by going to a sick child’s bedside at night throw the first stone at me! Same for those who go out in all weathers “tidy your room!”. Let’s simplify the lives of our children a little and find our zen. Starting with some basic principles. […]
Quinoa Salad with Hummus on the Side
My suggestion for today is a healthy combination to give you the energy you need to get through the day. These are recipes for a meal packed with nutrients, which is also ideal for taking to work and eating as a packed lunch. In this case, I’m presenting them in a Lunch&go container, which is […]
ORGANIZE YOUR OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS
I consider that your filing system is up-to-date if you are able to find any document in less than 50 seconds. Seem impossible? This is because you are lacking a few tips and tricks. Here they are What you need You will need 3 letter trays a notebook or a task manager on your […]
Bathing your pet: a good idea or not? And how can you do it?
Giving your cat or dog a bath can sometimes be very useful. It is an important hygiene issue which affects their well-being as well as yours. Bath your dog Bathing your dog from time to time is advisable: it removes any accumulated dirt. However, bathing your dog too regularly is bad for their skin; […]
Courgette and tomato tart
Ingredients : 1 sheet puff pastry 8 to 10 cherry tomatoes 2 courgettes ½ small can tomato coulis 2 balls mozzarella ½ bunch basil Salt and pepper, olive oil Heat the oven to 180°C Fit the puff pastry into a greased pie dish. Prick the pastry with a fork. Pour the half can of tomato […]
Fresh spaghetti, Parma ham and rocket salad
Ingredients Spaghetti: 300g Parma ham : 4 slices Rocket leaves : 100 g Red pepper : 1 Red onion : 1 Bundle green asparagus : 1 feta cheese : 200g Olive oil : 3 tablespoons Cook the spaghetti in plenty of boiling salted water for 11 minutes. Drain, add a tablespoon of olive oil […]
Pancakes
Ingredients: Eggs: 2 Plain flour : 250 g Baking powder : 1 sachet Milk: 30 ml Butter: 50 g Sucre vanillé : 2 sachets Vanilla sugar: 20 g Sunflower oil to grease the frying pan Method In a large bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, sugar and vanilla sugar. In a saucepan melt […]
I’m travelling with my pet: what to pack in its suitcase?
When a dog or cat has the luck to go on holiday with its owner, it too has to pack its bags. Here are the essentials that should not be forgotten! 1 – Food and water Even on holiday, it’s best not to change your pet’s habits. So remember to take with you the […]
Raspberry and vanilla cupcakes
Ingredients : Makes about 12 cupcakes Flour: 120 g Ground almonds : 50 g Eggs : 3 Butter : 150 g Sugar : 140 g Teaspoon baking powder : 1 Teaspoon vanilla essence : 1 Fresh raspberries : 125 g Silicone or paper cup cake cases and a metal muffin tin Icing: Philadelphia cream cheese […]