In hard times like when we’ve all got a cold…teeth are coming through or your just really tired I’ve found using a Crocpot just great.

Putting on dinner early in the morning (we also have a timer on the crocpot so I can put it on REALLY early). In the morning Bub’s are often more than happy to have a bit of time on the floor or are not pulling at you for something. Even if they are you can still manage to get dinner underway if you pop them in a sling or up in a wrap so they can see what you are doing.

We use Alison and Simon Holsts cook books for a bit more than just a plan old stew.

Also in winter we can use the top of our fire just to keep things warm and ticking over while we put Ara to bed or if we are really busy.