Mum stuff - Morag Cuddeford-Jones

'Mum, I need a gladiator costume for school - tomorrow' 'Mum, I need cakes for the end of term party - today' 'Mum, why can't I have chocolate for breakfast?' 'Mum, it stung meeeeeee!' Mums are expected to have the answers to everything and when they don't, they need to know how to fake it. Mum Stuff gives you the inside track on how to amuse and entertain them without spending a fortune and time-saving tips to rescue you from even the stickiest situations. Plus, one or two fantastic tricks to keep up your sleeve: how about an instant 5ft coca-cola fountain, or pineapples that grow on the fridge? Crafty ideas to keep them happy - and quiet * Making wicked costumes from bin liners and other rubbish * Teaching kids to cook stuff you can actually eat * Kissing it better: First aid for the squeamish * Traditional mum skills - with a modern twist