Flora Clarke
After a 10 year career working as a civil servant in central government in London, I now live in rural Derbyshire with my husband and young son. I love to read and write, bake, sew, potter in my vegetable garden and look after my hens.
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Parenting, Children, Babies, pregnancy, Families, Gardening, Grow-Your-Own vegetables, food, cookery, baking, Books, Reading, Environment, Sustainable living, TV, Movies, Crafts, WeddingsAffiliations
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Kate Middleton's growing baby bump and my ownI'm having a baby the same time as Kate Middleton and Prince William's little prince or princess is due - this is how my pregnancy is going. -
How to cope with a reluctant sleeper - without leaving your baby to crySome babies, like my son, fight sleep until they can't keep their eyes open. This is how I learned to cope without using the 'cry-it-out' method. -
Expecting again: Like Jessica Simpson, I find pregnancy harder the second time aroundWhy your second pregnancy isn't necessarily easier than the first time round -
Eating out with a young childDining in a restaurant with a baby or toddler can be a stressful experience - but these are some things you can do to help you prepare.
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Is there a right time to start weaning your baby?My dilemma as a first time mum about whether to start my son on solids ‘early’ at 18 weeks.
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What's a food gardener to do this winter?Tips for food gardeners to get through the bleak winter months. -
Sausage hotpot: family favourite recipeA recipe for sausage hotpot that's simple and tasty and a firm favourite with my family. -
Simple recipes for your Bonfire Night partyQuick Autumn recipes to keep you warm and toasty on Guy Fawkes Night. -
Breastfeeding my son in public places: My experiences as a mumMy experiences, as a breastfeeding mum, of feeding my son in public places.Also published on:
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Best high street maternity jeansMy guide to the best maternity jeans available on the high street.Also published on: -
What baby sleeping bag is better?Baby sleeping bags from five major retailers reviewed. -
5 baby drinking beakers from weaning to 12 monthsA review of drinking beakers I tried with my son from weaning age up to a year old -
Breastfeeding tips: What people don't tell youFrom the point of view of a mum who breastfed, these are the things I wish people were more honest about when talking about breastfeeding -
Making time for yourself with a new born babyMy tips for how to find 'me time' as a new mum. -
Broad bean and butternut squash risottoA simple recipe for a seasonal summer dish - simple to make but impressive to serve! -
Marmite - a surprisingly versatile ingredientMy favourite ways to get my Marmite fix: from a self-confessed Marmite fiendAlso published on: -
Top 10 eco wedding blogsA guide to the best wedding blogs devoted to environmentally sustainable weddings.
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Bump buddies: Meeting other new mums and mums-to-beIf you are the first of your friends to start a family, try these suggestions for meeting other new mums.Also published on:
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Tips for furnishing your baby's nurseryPointers on how to choose furniture and accessories for your baby's roomAlso published on:
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Choosing your perfect wedding venueBooking your wedding venue is a significant milestone. Here are some points to think about when you're searching for and choosing your wedding location.
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Which The Voice coach are you?Answer these questions to find out if you are Tom, Jessie, Danny or Will from 'The Voice'.
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Feel good '80s moviesFeel good movies from the '80s that take me back to the time when hair was big, denim was stone washed, life was simpler and a weekly treat was a £1 trip to the video shop.
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Why mum friends are the bestThe bonds of friendship made through motherhood are the strongest. -
Why I love themed weddingsI loved my rural themed wedding - here's why! -
Kitchen gadgets worth havingKitchen gadgets that are useful and regularly used in my kitchen
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Cheese and onion pieMy family recipe for a tasty, filling cheese onion and potato pie.
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Keeping your wedding costs downHow you can make your wedding budget stretch a little further by doing some of the finishing touches yourself or getting your friends to help.
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My perfect summer salad – Italian TricoloreA simple, rustic Italian salad of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil with a few suggestions for extra ingredients you could add.
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Wedding traditions – which ones are worth keeping?Which wedding traditions should you keep and which ones should you ditch?
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Strange things people said and did while I was pregnantThe strange, odd and downright rude things people said to me while I was pregnant
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How (and why) to write a birth planWhy I found writing a birth plan helpful and my tips for what to include.
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Essential baby gadgets and gizmos for the first 6 monthsRecommended baby purchases, large and small, for the early months with your new infant.
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Why I love baby showersBaby showers: a lovely social occasion towards the end of your pregnancy and a great way to plan what you need to buy!
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Tips for new parents on choosing a pushchairSome things to consider when you make the important purchase of your baby's pushchair
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Should I continue as a vegetarian while I’m pregnant?My experiences of maintaining a vegetarian diet while pregnant.
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Midwives deserve our admiration on International Women's DayIn praise of midwives - the women who help us to bring our babies into the world deserve our admiration for the amazing job they do everyday.
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Top tips for soothing a baby to sleepTried and tested tips for settling off a newborn baby to sleep.Also published on: