Looking back on a truly challanging day. The day that my mum sadly passed away at just 47 years old.
Tag: Family
October’s plans and updates.
Wow, this is awkward and boy, oh boy am I crap?! I mean seriously. It's been another month that has made me wonder if the God's are after driving me down into the path of insanity. Thankfully my health is on the mend but now comes the mammoth task of catching up with all my… Continue reading October’s plans and updates.
A summer to remember.
Someone told me that I will remember this summer for the rest of my life. "You only get one season with a baby, and just a few years with a toddler. Before you know it, you're back at work paying the bills. You end up missing so much of the good stuff; milestones pass you… Continue reading A summer to remember.
Halloween cake.
It’s that time of year again when the ghosties and ghoolies come out to play, just as the leaves are starting to turn orange and the cold, dark nights draw in. Spiders webs glisten like diamonds in the frost and snarling pumpkins light the way… So why not get into that Halloween mood by baking… Continue reading Halloween cake.
Easy Almond and Fruit Bread
Ingredients: 500g White bread mix 2tsp Almond essence 50g Desiccated Coconut 60g Sultanas 60g Chopped Apricots 1/2 tsp Baking powder 310ml Warm water 30g Ground almonds Small bit of milk. Method: Preheat the oven to 180oC. Place all of the ingredients except the milk into a large bowl and stir until well combined. Let the… Continue reading Easy Almond and Fruit Bread
Zoku Product Reviews.
Hey there guys and gals. Last week I wrote a post about the first of six items which Burton McCall very kindly sent me; the PetLit LED light. Spoiler alert: overall I was impressed, even if my kitty's slight mental health issues prevented me from using it for it's intended purpose. It does however make… Continue reading Zoku Product Reviews.
Spoons and Burgers.
As you can probably guess from how well spaced out and whiney my posts have been recently, I've been feeling a tad rubbish and drained of all needed resources (and shits) to get a whole lot done. Having a crappy body and mind is equal to crappy everything else in life; sadly! An easier way… Continue reading Spoons and Burgers.
Honey and Mustard Roast Gammon Joint.
This makes a delicious main for any occasion. I usually make this on a lazy sunday or over christmas with; roast potatoes, a selection of vegetables and some homemade yorkshire puddings. The left overs are great in sandwiches and soups so you can easily get two or more meals from one chunk of meat. Ingredients:… Continue reading Honey and Mustard Roast Gammon Joint.
Review of the Nite Ize PetLit LED light
Disclaimer: I may use affiliate links in the attempt to keep my blog advert free and also these items were freebie samples. However the fact that I didn't have to put my hand in my pocket won't change my opinions in the slightest. The good will be celebrated like realising that there is good quality… Continue reading Review of the Nite Ize PetLit LED light
Slow Cooker Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup With Cheesy Meatballs.
In all honesty this was purely designed as a throw everything in the slow cooker and save myself having to use the stove the day after having some epileptic seizures. The joys of being disabled.... This is a soup that I make quite often for four very simple reasons: It's really easy and if you've… Continue reading Slow Cooker Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup With Cheesy Meatballs.
Revlon Volume and Length Magnified Mascara Review.
Disclaimer: I will be using an affiliate link in this post, this won't impact my opinion on the item being reviewed. Okay guys, it's just a quick one today due to a week of seizures and other glorious disability based misery. Yay me! Starting to perk up a bit now so hopefully a longer post… Continue reading Revlon Volume and Length Magnified Mascara Review.
Interview with Best Selling Author and Blogger Vicki Psarias.
An interview with Best Selling Author and Blogger Vicki Psarias
14 Things That Change After You Have a Baby.
I'm embarrassed to admit that in my naivety, I always envisioned having a baby to be just a positive addition into my life, who would happily squeeze neatly into whatever plans I had with a giggle and a chirp. No problem. Boy, oh boy did I get a rude awakening. Don't get me wrong, my… Continue reading 14 Things That Change After You Have a Baby.
Papaya and Stawberry Smoothie
Strawberry and Papaya Smoothie Recipe.
Red Wine and Balsamic Steak with an Easy Mushroom Sauce.
A fast and easy way to cook a delicious steak.
A Review of ‘Mum Boss: The Honest Mum’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving at Work and at Home’ by Vicki Psarias.
Disclaimers: There may be spoilers in this post and I may also use affiliate links. Twitter is a marvelous thing. Not only does it allow a level of procrastination that lengthens my already substantial list of chores significantly, (it's fine, I blame the toddler) it also connects me with other parents who often enough have… Continue reading A Review of ‘Mum Boss: The Honest Mum’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving at Work and at Home’ by Vicki Psarias.
My Crafty Little Stitches 