New blog posts for week starting March 17

[SophRunning]

Hello everyone. Thought I'd kick off with this, on what it's like to be 4 weeks from running a marathon and realise that a. i'm a crap runner and b. my wheels AND doors AND windows are falling off

[AllergyMums]

Oatmeal Maple Cookies - Gluten Free, Vegan and Reflux friendly.
Been playing in the kitchen to come up with a cookie recipe that my friend Nia can eat. The first few attempts were...cough...unsuccessful. It's not so simple, as the only sugar that works for her tummy is maple syrup and everything has to be milk, egg and gluten free. I've played around a bit and here are Nia's oatmeal maple cookies. They have a nice cakey texture. One of the tricks with gluten free baking is to avoid over cooking which results in dry, falling apart cookies. You don't get the whole 'golden thing' but you do get a nice moist, yummy cookie. Also when cooking with syrup it burns more easily so do keep an eye on these babies when they are in the oven. You can use Agave Nectar if that works for you, or golden syrup if sugar isn't an issue for you.

Here's the link:

www.allergymums.co.uk/articles/Gluten-Free-Maple-Oatmeal-Cookies

[hross42877]

Hi
I am new here my blog redheatherduff.blogspot.co.uk is very new, I like to ramble about a lot of things but mainly it's about my love of books, this week I have been concentrating on reviewing one of my favourite authors Hugh Howey and my reviews of his books are at redheatherduff.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/hugh Howey?m=0 , looking forward to getting to know you all and reading some great blogs!

Heather

[hross42877]

Hi - SORRY REPOSTING AS LINKS DIDN'T APPEAR!!

I am new here my blog redheatherduff.blogspot.co.uk is very new, I like to ramble about a lot of things but mainly it's about my love of books, this week I have been concentrating on reviewing one of my favourite authors Hugh Howey and my reviews of his books are at redheatherduff.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/hugh Howey?m=0 , looking forward to getting to know you all and reading some great blogs!

Heather

[CathyRose]

Hello, I'm new to this and new to blogging, so very nervously putting links to my two posts for this week from my books and writing blog.

catherinerosedavis.wordpress.com/2014/03/17/massive-open-online-courses/ A post about massive open online courses.

catherinerosedavis.wordpress.com/2014/03/17/weekly-inspiration-3/ A post with an idea of how to find inspiration and get writing.

[SpiritedPuddleJumper]

Afternoon!

My posts so far this week, include:

A tour of our garden - Would love to hear from green fingered readers and have some advice about where next to take our garden re plants/veggies/details. I'm a bit of a rookie and would love some much-needed advice!

This week's Toddler Meal Planner

[yassusarah]

Some top tips on how to make vaccinations for children worry and pain free:

sussexmama.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/travel-jabs.html

[clareswindlehurst]

Hello everyone - I'm slowly finding my feet as a blogger and just discovered Mumsnet - it's so nice to find there are other UK bloggers as most people I've met online live Stateside!
This weekend we finally unwrapped the kids' Christmas presents from their grandparents and put the Smart-Trikes to the test! I blogged about it here: www.supermommyclub.com/smart-trike-zoo-review/

[alexisebp]

Anyone else have a little bunch of cold- ridden children? This is definitely the topic if the week in my household! Bleurgh. Teething too. mumsaremade.wordpress.com/2014/03/17/fifty-shades-of-green-beware-the-ides-of-march/

Look forward to exploring your posts later after have tackled the mountains of dirty dishes and tried to prise spaghetti off the floor. I see a lot of new blogs, so will be great to meet you all xx

[BigPawsBrown]

I wrote about how it feels to be in remission:

www.billygean.co.uk

[SMTU]

Get your work mojo back after maternity, paternity leave or even the weekend. We all struggle with motivation and discipline on the best of days, so hopefully these unconventional tips will help you get stuck in again.

bit.ly/ProductivityHabits

[TheBristolParent]

My new blog is about being a parent in Bristol, going out with the children, staying in and doing stuff, and general suggestions for Mums and Dads in the area. My latest post is here thebristolparent.com/2014/03/five-things-to-buy-the-bristol-mum-in-your-life/ and other recent posts include thebristolparent.com/2014/03/moving-to-bristol-with-a-baby-the-parent-social/

[Listeningtotears]

How I left my two and half year old at playgroup confidentially for the first time this week.

A Goodbye With No Tears

[AllergyMums]

My eczema is flaring up again and I need help deciding on my priorities!
Here's my blog post...

www.allergymums.co.uk/articles/Eczema-Fashion-Boobs

[AhCmonSeriouslyNow]

Cake planning - this is the before and I'll blog the "after" next week!

Or I guess this is the blueprint and I'll blog the photos of the real thing...

[Shrinkgrowskids]

My post this week is on race and skin colour: why does my Chinese daughter think she is blonde...?

shrinkgrowskids.com/2014/03/21/my-chinese-daughter-thinks-shes-a-blonde/

I'd be really interested to know if your kids are the same...!

[rlawrance]

My world is a Pot of Jam - a little look at why I'm no longer a risk taker www.rlawrance.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/my-world-in-pot-of-jam.html

[gaylemcdonald]

Hi everyone,
I've added a couple of blog posts this week...

How I gave my tiny downstairs loo a makeover: makethriftlovelife.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/my-tiny-yet-cheerful-bathroom-project.html

Quick fabric scrap brooch tutorial:
makethriftlovelife.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/scrap-buster-quick-diy-fabric-brooch.html

[ParsleyTheLioness]

Divorce...the other things

[gaylemcdonald]

Heres my latest post, about my peacock creations for the Hillary's Blinds competition. Enjoy!

makethriftlovelife.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/my-peacock-creations-for-hillarys.html

[Woshy]

New post on baby friendly jewellery mums can wear, for when they're teething - discovered after many, many of my necklaces were "played with"!

Baby Pearls