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Book SynopsisMums are practically superheroes. They've got to be multiskilled and ready for anything. They are cook, cleaner, teacher, taxi-driver, confidant, gardener, accountant, nurse and more! The Mum's Pocket Bible is a perfect gift for your Mum, whether it's Mother's Day, her birthday, Christmas, or you just want to treat her. Compiling a treasure trove of information - from nifty ways of keeping the kids amused to quick dinners and the perfect Victoria sponge recipe to how to remove the toughest stains - and celebrating motherhood in style, there's advice and guidance for young and old. No other book contains such a diverse collection of information, tips and tricks to help and amuse mums. Make sure you get one for your supermum!
Pocket Bibles are great gift books that provide a unique mix of reference information, practical tips and fascinating trivia about each subject. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted and thoroughly researched by authors who are passionate and knowledgeable about their subject. This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone... Other titles in the series: The Dad's Pocket Bible, The Cook's Pocket Bible, The Baking Pocket Bible, The Wedding Pocket Bible and The Allotment Pocket Bible.
Table of ContentsMother’s Day 1 FEEDING THE TROOPS: MEALS FOR YOUR FAMILY Weekly meal planning Store cupboard essentials Fridge essentials Freezer essentials Must-have kitchen equipment Fast food that isn’t junk Easy chicken stock Easy tomato sauce Easy cheesey sauce Easy marinade Quick pick-me-ups The ultimate snack: healthy and easy to make Cooking for friends Last-minute wonders Here’s one I made earlier: cooking in advance Cooking with kids Packed lunches Perfect picnics Herbs and spices, and what to do with them 2 DOMESTIC GODDESS: CHORES AROUND THE HOUSE Loving the laundry When to do it? How to do it? Ironing Spring cleaning Chores: getting some help Easy tasks for children Pests: rodents, not the children Pets Unexpected problems: pets to think twice about Hassle-free ‘mini-pets’ Caring behaviour: teaching children to care for pets Pet hygiene Decorating children’s bedrooms 3 IN THE GARDEN Grow your own Cut flowers Vegetables Herbs Green fingers: make your own compost How to create a compost heap When to use your compost Attracting birds and insects to your garden Creating a butterfly garden Gardening with children What to grow outdoors What to grow indoors Seasonal gardening activities for children Spring Summer Autumn Winter 4 CHILDCARE ESSENTIALS Little bundles of joy: babies’ health and well-being How to bath a baby Baby sleep tips for those desperate moments Feeding Trouble-shooting breastfeeding Five winding techniques Weaning What you will need Weaning foods to try Common baby problems Potty training tips Getting out and about Childcare: your options Nursery Nanny Childminder Keeping it in the family: using relatives How to drop off your children without tears Getting the children settled Children’s clothes: essential maintenance 5 FUN WITH THE CHILDREN Messy play Messy ideas Art and craft ideas Three science activities Grow crystals Make a sundial Foaming volcano Mothers and daughters: time together Mothers and sons: time together Family card games Perfect days out Playdate protocol Children’s parties Party themes Sleepovers Fun ideas that won’t send them to sleep Teenage parties Planning an 18th or 21st party Present drawer ideas Holidays: having a well deserved rest Top tips for travelling with children Pain free packing Keeping your kids safe away from home Playing a musical instrument 6 MONEY MATTERS Looking after the pennies: household budgets What’s going out . . . What’s coming in . . . Spring cleaning your finances Pocket money How much to pay a babysitter Saving for your child’s future How to write a will 7 EDUCATION What to look for in a primary school How to choose a secondary school First day at school Primary Secondary Helping with homework Getting your child interested in reading How to choose a university 8 THE LATER YEARS Teenage dating What you need to tell them ‘Prom’ night Learning to drive Preparing for university How to handle empty nest syndrome How to organise a wedding Getting involved Mother of the bride’s traditional role Mother of the groom’s traditional role Practical tips for the mother of either the bride or groom Being a good mother-in-law Becoming a grandmother 9 LOOKING AFTER YOUR CHILDREN: HEALTH AND SAFETY Basic first aid Resuscitation: essential techniques Stings and bites Splinters Scrapes and cuts Burns and scalds Choking Poisoning Dealing with common complaints Making your home a safe haven Household poisons Keeping children safe online Emotional health Bereavement Divorce Bullying Sibling rivalry 10 SOME MUCH-NEEDED ME TIME Finding time for yourself New motherhood Post-natal depression Taking care of yourself Fun ideas just for you Work Returning to work after an extended break Volunteer work Relationships: being more than just a mum Keeping it romantic 11 MUM’S DIY
