Figgy's Christmas Pudding

Figgy’s Christmas Pudding

‘Tis the season to be jolly and that involves lots of visiting friends and entertaining. It’s always lovely to take a gift with you but if you want to steer clear of the usual wine and chocolates, then I’ve got just the thing for you. I was sent a delicious...
Candy Land party

Candy Land party

Last week Grace turned 10. I’m not sure how my ‘baby’ reached double figures quite so quickly, but it appears she has suddenly transformed into a lovely grown-up little lady right in front of our eyes! She decided this year that she wanted a Candy Land themed birthday party so...
Loom band-tastic

Loom band-tastic

I’ve got to admit, I’m just as obsessed as the children with loom bands and can often be found trawling YouTube looking for fun new things to make. For anyone who hasn’t heard of them (where have you been?!), loom bands are tiny elastic bands that you weave together, usually...
Innocent Alphabet Champions - Letter G

Innocent Alphabet Champions – Letter G

I’m always up for a challenge so when innocent invited me to take part in their Alphabet Champions Challenge this year, I was quick to accept! We took part a few years ago and were given the letter K – quite tricky we thought at the time. This year, to...
Chocolate caramel ice cream roll

Chocolate caramel ice cream roll

I’ve always stayed away from making ice cream as I think it’s going to be tricky, but last week, as I was flopping around in the heat, this came to me in a flash of inspiration! One of my childhood memories of long summer holidays is eating Arctic Roll in the...
Sausage and apple plait

Sausage and apple plait

I do love a nice, simple supper dish and this was super easy to do. I’m one of those crazies who actually quite likes making puff pastry but, really, who has the time to make it from scratch?! Certainly not me on a week night when I’m picking up various...
Iced Bakewell Slices

Iced Bakewell Slices

I think it’s fair to say that Bakewell Tart is one of our family’s favourite treats. It’s the one thing that is always requested at family gatherings and is always the first to go! So, when I found some pastry that needed to be used up in the fridge and...
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Yoga pants

Yoga pants

Sometimes you buy a book that you just love and I have to say, I have studied every page of sewing modkid style in great detail (several times) and absolutely adore it! The clothes, all using knit fabrics, are exactly the sort of things my children love to wear and are really practical for everyday wear....
Raspberry cordial

Raspberry cordial

Last week Grace and I went to our local Pick your own farm to get some fruit. We really wanted some blackcurrants but time ran away with us and all that is left at our local farm this time of year is raspberries. Luckily, we love raspberries so we set about picking and ended up...
American style pancakes

American style pancakes

Weekends are all about shifting down a gear and usually involve something a bit different from the everyday cereal and toast for breakfast. Our all time favourite has to be pancakes in some shape or form (and with my dodgy pancake making they can often be in very strange shapes!). Recently we have been favouring...
Stilton, pear and walnut tart

Stilton, pear and walnut tart

Recently, I was sent some French wines to try and set the challenge of pairing them with food. You may remember that I did a similar challenge before and that I confessed to beng rather rubbish when it comes to knowing a good wine! Not wanting this to hold me back, I accepted the challenge...
Win a Willow Picnic Hamper from John Lewis

Win a Willow Picnic Hamper from John Lewis

I’m sure that Summer is just around the corner (if I keep thinking it, then it may happen!) and what better way to enjoy the great outdoors than with a stylish picnic hamper? Well, you’re in luck because you could be the proud owner of this gorgeous Willow Picnic Hamper worth £55  from John Lewis just by...
Tots100 Film Club - The Secret of Moonacre

Tots100 Film Club – The Secret of Moonacre

 Last month for the Tots100 Film Club we chose to review The Secret of Moonacre. I have to say, it wasn’t a film I’d heard of before but it sounded like the sort of film the girls would like and I’m always in favour of them trying out new things. When the girls are watching...
Forever Nigella #17 - Sizzling Summer

Forever Nigella #17 – Sizzling Summer

This month I am really excited to be hosting  Forever Nigella for Sarah from Maison Cupcake. I enjoyed taking part last month with the Afternoon Tea theme hosted by Fleur – check out her round up to see all the yummy entries. I had several ideas for this month’s theme and, whilst it might not...
ASDA Price Guarantee

ASDA Price Guarantee

We live fairly close to the Eastleigh Asda store and do visit it occasionally but, as a busy Mum of two and I always think that shopping in a large supermarket is going to take me forever. So, when the PR for Asda asked me if I’d like to try out the Asda Price Guarantee,...
Forever Nigella - Easy almond cakes

Forever Nigella – Easy almond cakes

I have been meaning to join in with the Forever Nigella Blogging Event, which is run by Sarah from Maison Cupcake ever since she started it. But, as with everything, I am rather disorganised and forget to blog the recipe or to actually make anything! Well, this month I was determined to join in, especially...
CCC Eastleigh - Drink Up!

CCC Eastleigh – Drink Up!

Today we held the third Eastleigh Clandestine Cake Club meet up. We are a small, but perfectly formed group, and today was great fun! After holding the first couple of meetings at home, I decided it was time to branch out and find a venue for us to try out. I had seen that Nicky...
Father's Day Trophy

Father’s Day Trophy

It’s been a long time since we’ve made anything for Dale to add to the collection of lovingly made items in his office! And it’s been quite a long time since we’ve done some crafting. So, Grace and I thought we’d make a trophy for Father’s Day. After hunting online for inspiration, we found some...
Mini almond puddings

Mini almond puddings

These mini puddings are perfect to whip up last minute and cook in the microwave. We ate them with ice cream but they’d be fab with custard too. You can use any jam you like, but I always think cherries and almond are a winning combination. Shame we didn’t have any cherry jam in the...