April 2010 - Toddle Babes - The Network of Care

Banana Chocolate Muffins

Banana and chocolate are a great combination, so why not try these scrummy alternatives to the usual chocolate muffin? What you need: 2 cups plain flour 1/3 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 cup mashed bananas 2/3...

Published Wed, Apr 28 2010 7:00 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Yummy Recipes, easter recipes, chocolate recipes

Chocolate & Strawberry fondue

Personally I don’t need any excuses to eat either chocolate or strawberries, so this decedant dessert is perfect for me…and I’d wager, some of you find the combination very appealing too! What you need: 150g plain chocolate (dark or...

Published Mon, Apr 26 2010 6:20 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers

Warm Chocolate Chip Muffins

This recipe makes around 12 delicious muffins so you will probably need to double it to keep everyone happy. Why not use it to make Muffin baskets for friends and family this Easter! What you need: 2 cups plain flour 1/2 cup white sugar 3 teaspoons baking...

Published Wed, Apr 21 2010 6:52 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Yummy Recipes, chocolate recipes, easter muffins

St George’s Day-April 23

St George’s Day is a time to celebrate the patron saint of England. It’s a super excuse to enjoy or learn about some of England’s customs and traditions, and also to think about knights and castles and dragons! For England, St. George’s...

Published Tue, Apr 20 2010 12:45 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Our World, Special Events, Art and Craft Activities, St Georges facts, St georges for kids, St george's day recipes, st Georges crafts

Chocolate Rum Mousse

Here’s a rich chocolate mousse to treat all our adult readers…we also have a kid friendly , alcohol free version so come and take a look! What you need: 250g good-quality dark chocolate, chopped 3 eggs 60g caster sugar 2 tsp dark rum 250ml...

Published Mon, Apr 19 2010 6:18 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers

Earth Day- April 22

What better way is there to get your little ones thinking about our planet than by filling a week with activities about it. We have put together some practical ideas to help you teach your toddlers about looking after the environment. Earth Day is a day...

Published Thu, Apr 15 2010 12:40 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Our World, Special Events, Art and Craft Activities, Food for Thought, environmental awareness, earth day activities, earth day crafts

Chocolate Peanut Butter Drops

Mmmm, yummy chocolate and peanut butter….read on to find out how to make these delicious treats! What you need: 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup butter 1/3 cocoa 2 1/2 cup quick oats 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract What to...

Published Wed, Apr 14 2010 12:00 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Yummy Recipes, chocolate recipes, peanut butter recipe

Green Bean and Almond Salad

Soon it will be possible to start eating outdoors again. With that in mind we will be including some salads to try alongside your BBQ or picnic lunches… 500g green beans, blanched 125ml toasted almond flakes grated zest of 1 lemon 1 large, diced...

Published Mon, Apr 12 2010 5:59 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers

Humpty Dumpty

Nursery Rhymes series: We have decided to do a series of activity and crafts articles to help you and your toddler make the most of the Nursery Rhymes we all know and love. Here we are looking at Humpty Dumpty. Humpty Dumpty is a character in a nursery...

Published Fri, Apr 09 2010 10:26 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Stories, nursery rhymes and music, humpty dumpty activities, egg crafts

Spotty Flowerpots

You’ll go dotty for these fabulous flower pots. Simple and easy to make yet very effective and perfect for livening up a dull look Springtime flower pot before giving it away or just to decorate your own windowsill! Age group: 18 months+ What you...

Published Wed, Apr 07 2010 9:59 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Art and Craft Activities, Easter crafts, spingtime crafts, flower pots

Rocky Road Bars Recipe

All this month are looking at recipes containing chocolate. These yummy bars are great to make with your toddlers and will vanish before they have even cooled! What you need: 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cup quick rolled oats 1/4 cup light...

Published Tue, Apr 06 2010 6:42 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers

Bugs All a-Round

This activity is really simple and lots of fun. It can provide a platform for teaching your child about insects and other creepy crawlies, as well as exploring shapes in nature. It is also a great way to get your little ones imagination going when you...

Published Sun, Apr 04 2010 9:06 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Our World, Art and Craft Activities, Creativity & Self-expression, Educational Fun and Games, educational fun

Gampa Bruce’s Chocolate Mousse

This quick recipe works like a charm and tastes fabulous! It is alcohol and egg free and yet is deceptively simple to make. It is sure to get you many compliments! What you need: 1 ½ bags of marshmallows 2 slabs of dark chocolate 500ml of double cream...

Published Sat, Apr 03 2010 6:28 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Special Events, Yummy Recipes, chocolate puddings, Easter dessert, chocolate recipes

Baa Baa Black Sheep, Mary Had a Little Lamb, and Little Bo Peep

Nursery Rhymes Series Part 3: We have decided to do a series of activity and crafts articles to help you and your toddler make the most of the Nursery Rhymes we all know and love. Here we are looking at the three most common rhymes about sheep: Baa Baa...

Published Thu, Apr 01 2010 3:00 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Our World, Stories, nursery rhymes and music, Little Bo Peep activities, Baa Baa black sheep activities, Mary Had a little Lamb activities, sheep crafts, wool crafts

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Banana Chocolate Muffins

Chocolate & Strawberry fondue

Warm Chocolate Chip Muffins

St George’s Day-April 23

Chocolate Rum Mousse

Earth Day- April 22

Chocolate Peanut Butter Drops

Green Bean and Almond Salad

Humpty Dumpty

Spotty Flowerpots

Rocky Road Bars Recipe

Bugs All a-Round

Gampa Bruce’s Chocolate Mousse

Baa Baa Black Sheep, Mary Had a Little Lamb, and Little Bo Peep