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Children’s Stocking Filler Ideas 2020
The second Christmassy gift ideas post for you. This time is stocking fillers, possibly my favourite bunch of gifts to put together as receiving a stocking is so special when you are little. As things are a little restricted still, I have just been picking most of these bits and bobs up during my trips to the supermarket. The thought of going round all the shops even when everything was “normal” always fills me with dread, so I mainly shop online for Christmas presents. Here are some of the gifts I have bought my children this year. HOT WHEELS I couldn’t put together a gift guide without mentioning Hot Wheels…
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Easy Peasy Chocolate Chip Shortbread Lockdown Cookies
With everyone back in lockdown what else is there to do apart from bake cookies! Although technically, we are on the last day of lockdown today. We had a full on day of cooking last Saturday, we made stew, roast potatoes, the kiddies made their lunch and of course we baked some delicious chocolate chip shortbread cookies. These are not gluten free, but can certainly be adapted to become a gluten free treat just by swapping out regular flour for a GF version. What you will need:- 200g Plain Flour 130g Unsalted Butter 35g Caster Sugar 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract 1 Egg 1 Bag of Chocolate Chips Sprinkles for decorating…
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Christmas Gifts – Children’s Favourites
I cannot remember the last time I posted a monthly favourites post. I was looking back through archived blog posts recently and forgot how much I loved writing about what the children were loving. So I thought I’d bring back the monthly faves, starting with Amelie and Charlie’s list. I also thought as we are on the Christmas countdown, some of these items may give inspiration for presents. MUD KITCHEN We had the most amazing Spring/Summer weather here in the UK this year. Yes, everything else was (and still is) up in arms but Mother Nature truly spoilt us. My children lived outside for the majority of the time, playing…
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Sealife Weymouth #Ascarium
Sealife Weymouth has been on our “To Visit” list for ages. We’ve holidayed in Dorset each October half term ever since Amelie was a toddler. There’s just something about the Dorset coastline that really appeals and I just love the area during Autumn. It just so happened that we were in Weymouth on Halloween this year. Sealife Weymouth very kindly invited us to experience a spooky #Ascarium Halloween trail. We have been to a few Aquariums in our time, the biggest being Plymouth. But Sealife Weymouth is so much more than just tanks of fishes. It has everything to keep the children entertained no matter what the unpredictable weather is…
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How To: Gluten & Dairy Free Gooey Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Who doesn’t love a gooey chocolate chunk cookie washed down with a hot cuppa tea!? After being diagnosed with Coeliac Disease the option for me to scoff my face with those delicious supermarket cookies was non existent and to be honest I was devastated. I have been trying to bake our own sweet treats and reaching less for the shop bought version as some of the gluten free options are loaded with sweeteners which really irritate my tummy. If you are looking for a cookie that is gooey on the inside yet a little crisp on the outer layer then I have just the recipe for you. GLUTEN AND DAIRY…
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Pumpkin Patch – Jolly Pumpkin PYO, Exeter
Pumpkin Patches were not a “thing” when I was younger. In fact I don’t remember carving pumpkins until quite late on in childhood and even then, there were other Halloween traditions that overtook this. However, times have certainly changed and now instead of picking up a pumpkin with your weekly shop, you can make a day of it picking your own from colourful pumpkin patches across the country. We donned our welly boots and raincoats last weekend to visit a new Pumpkin Patch – Jolly Pumpkin – located in Exeter. When we pulled up to the humungous field, the children were squealing with excitement. I have to admit, I was…
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Review: Nourish London Organic & Vegan Skincare
Nourish London – Organic & Vegan Skincare With the change in seasons also comes a need for that extra protection and nourishment for our skin. I don’t know about you but, I find skincare really difficult to get right. It’s like buying a pair of jeans, I do not ever seem to be able to find the perfect pair. This is the same with the lotions and potions I put on my skin – they have to suit my skin type, not be too overpowering, not contain any unnecessary ingredients and live up to their hype. My skin differs all the time, I found a brilliant summer skincare routine. Now…
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Gluten Free Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Autumn has finally arrived and that means only one thing – it’s slow cooker season. Time to cosy up and scoff all those scrumptious comfort foods. Stew is most certainly up there – along with a good roast dinner – as one of my favourite warm, filling Autumnal dishes. A good stew reminds me of my childhood as my lovely little Nan used to make the best beef stews with dumplings and all the trimmings. Slow cookers are fantastic aren’t they? You can create so many versatile dishes with minimal effort, my kind of cooking. I love loading the crock pot up in the morning, setting the heat, popping the…
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Weekend Adventures: Minehead, Ice Creams, Vivary Park & Family Time
Back with a Weekend Adventures post, something I have not published in such a long time. This post was actually from back in June when we were still social distancing and establishments were not fully open. I thought it would be fun to document and look back on. Saturday 13th June It was a slow start to the weekend which is just what we all needed. It was Charlie’s first week back to school, Amelie was still home learning. Charlie had a brilliant week, there was only 7 children in his class so he had lots of fun. As the weather was a little on the dull side I thought…
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What I’ve Been Wearing: Lockdown Edition
I love these What I’ve Been Wearing posts but haven’t actually published one in months. Just a little side note, this post was written in June during the lockdown days. All of the outfits can be adapted for any season just by adding tights and a chunky knit. OUTFITS The trusty old Primark pinafore and vest top that was on repeat last summer, a favourite outfit of mine and super cute with flip flops and a straw bag. I wear this pinafore during the Autumn/Winter months with either a striped long sleeve top or roll neck, boots and tights – perfect for those cold crisp days and fab for layering.…
