Friday 31 August 2012

Crazy Carrot Cupcakes

Crazy Carrot Cupcakes
Crazy Carrot Cupcake's These cupcakes are a family favorite and were one of our bestsellers-During mine and my sisters days of being Cupcake sellers in a market in London.... Ingredients Cupcakes 175g Brown Sugar 200g Self Raising Flour 1tsp Bicarbonate of Soda 2tsp Mixed Spice Zest and Juice of …

Thursday 30 August 2012

Is It Only Me...Trouser Waistbands

Is It Only Me...Trouser Waistbands
My two boys are aged six and seven years old, and I have lots of difficulty finding trousers with adjustable waistbands - Most trousers from high street stores do not have adjustable waists with the exception to some High Street Stores - Next have a small range of trousers with adjustable waist th…

Monday 27 August 2012

V&A Museum of Childhood

V&A Museum of Childhood
The V&A Museum of Childhood is located in London's Bethnal Green and has a great collection of childhood related objects and artefacts, spanning the 1600s to the present day. The collection includes toys - including dolls, dolls' houses, puppets and teddy bears - games, childcare, cloth…

Chocolate pretzels

Chocolate pretzels
Wow who remembers those yummy chocolate pretzels that are no longer on sale...cant even remember what they were called..... Yum loved those So I made my own, very simple recipe What you will need Pretzels available in most supermarkets. A large bar of your favourite chocolate Cadburys for me Method

Sunday 26 August 2012

Busy Mums

Busy Mums
All mums work hard, from everyday chores to cooking,cleaning the house,paying bills and handling finances and shopping,helping kids with homework, spending time with husband/partner/family the list is endless and on top of that most of us busy mums also hold down full or part time jobs...you know …

Cleansing Wipes

Cleansing Wipes
Well I'm a bit old Skool and once I find a beauty product that I like I tend to stick with it...... Not always the right thing to do... I usually use Johnson baby lotion cleansing cream but most of the time I would use clean and clear to remove my make up each day. Which of course you need cot…

Friday 24 August 2012

Sudocrem launches Facebook Funny Faces Contest

Sudocrem launches Facebook Funny Faces Contest
Sudocrem  ( nappy rash cream )  has launched its latest Facebook contest; encouraging UK parents to share a photo of their baby’s (under 2) funniest face. The winning entry will not only receive  £500 of Babies R Us vouchers and a professional family photo shoot , but will also  become the star of Sudoc…

Blogs coming up.....

I'm working on a few blogs which will be coming soon so stay tuned some very interesting subjects, comments welcomed. Happiness - life expectations and seeking happiness in life. Working Mums- tips to stay in control of your hectic life. Early years Development - children's development what…

Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate Cupcakes
Myself and my children absolutely adore making cupcakes its great fun and easy to do. Here is my home baked  chocolate cupcakes, they are light and spongy and taste divine.  cupcake Mix 4oz self raising flour 40z  butter 40z caster sugar 2  eggs 1-2 tablespoons cocoa powder 2 tablespoons of milk if require…

Wednesday 22 August 2012

Legoland Windsor

Legoland Windsor
Ok so I headed for legoland Windsor with the kids and hubby, have been there a couple of times before but thought I'd review it for all those thinking of going.... As you can imagine it was very busy as this is the peak time to attend so rides queues were long, which I suppose is to be expected…

Shamballa disco set

Shamballa disco set
As most of you know as much as I love blogging, I also love creating and designing jewellery.... This by far is my bestseller.... Made from shamballa crystals it sparkles in almost any light. Each set comes complete with a free pair of earrings a perfect buy for yourself or a gift. Comes in organza…

Saturday 18 August 2012

Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate Truffles The recipe is presented without resizing, providing 25 servings Ingredients: 7 fl Heavy Cream 7 oz Plain chocolate 1 tb Cocoa powder 1 bar Chocolate flake bar crumbled Preparation: Place the cream in a saucepan and heat until boiling. Break the plain chocolate pieces into a bowl. Pour th…

Tuesday 14 August 2012

How to get healthy, glowing skin naturally

How to get healthy, glowing skin naturally
Do you want a beautiful complexion with clear,  glowing skin Some of us are blessed with amazing genes that give us healthy skin no matter what we do, but for the rest of us, whether you want to clear acne, clogged pores, or simply get that lively glow of healthy skin, here are some natural tips to g…

Monday 13 August 2012

Exercise for Beginners

We all know that regular exercise is good for us. Unfortunately, we tend to get caught up in thinking that the only way to get a good workout is by spending hours in the gym or constantly ‘feeling the burn’. Just 30 minutes of exercise at a moderate pace each day will make a big difference. Feeling…

Benefits of Fasting

Benefits of Fasting
The power of intermittent fasting Aug 7 Check out this link on the benefits of fasting. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19112549 Michael Mosley fasted for two days every week Scientists are uncovering evidence that short periods of fasting, if properly controlled, could achieve a number of health ben…

How to get a flat Tummy

How to get a flat Tummy Jul 24 Many people think that the only way to get a flat tummy is to do thousands of sit-ups every day. While these do play a part, most flabby abs are caused by an unhealthy gut, bad posture and a toxic diet. Janey Holliday, founder of Fit For A Princess, reveals the secrets o…

Organic Aloe Eye Cream - Review

Organic Aloe Eye Cream - Review
Organic Aloe & Strawberry Firming Eye Treatment Jul 18 Ok so my friend had a some Elixir of Youth Wrinkle Reduction Eye Treatment so I just had to try, over the years i have used so many eye creams from Avon to Gatineau. I loved the texture as it went on smoothly and the smell was divine. First i…