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Nutella buns

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So with Valentine's Day almost upon us, I thought I'd share this super easy recipe that's fun to make with the 'little' love of your life. It only has 3 ingredients too!    You'll need : About 2/3rds a jar of Nutella 2 eggs 70g of flour Walnuts (optional)     Just mix the Nutella, eggs… Continue reading Nutella buns

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Pancake Day Crepes..

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Just thought I'd share this super, never fail recipe for crepes. We normally prefer the little fluffy pancakes (that I've shared before) but Mr M requested 'skinny ones' for Pancake Tuesday, so here they are.       You'll need :  I cup of flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 2 eggs A little butter… Continue reading Pancake Day Crepes..

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Christmas prep..

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Theo had nursery this morning, so I thought I'd use the time to chill out and get myself a little bit more organised for Christmas. I can actually see again following yesterday's 'eye casualty' visit which is always useful when baking. These are a super cheat mince pie recipe, which always go down a treat.… Continue reading Christmas prep..

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Christmas Decorating..

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Christmas has arrived at our tiny house and I am enjoying every bit of it... well trying to actually. I'm not feeling as well as I'd like but have been assured that it's all to be expected. I've been aiming for 'Christmas' since June, hoping to feel better, so now it's here I'm not quite… Continue reading Christmas Decorating..

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Rainy day..

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It's HORRIBLE outside! Theo and I went to Tesco this morning for our weekly shop and it suddenly seems like Christmas is everywhere! Music, food, gifts, wrapping I love it! We decided to get in the mood and bought two of Tescos gorgeous poinsettia plants, at only £2.50 each they are a total bargain and… Continue reading Rainy day..

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Pumpkin time..

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Autumn is definitely here, and after a week of feeling flatter than a pancake with a heavy dose of the cold and a toddler who was massively out of sorts, I felt the need to do something nice. This something nice, included a lovely stomp in some leaves, a gorgeous bowl of soup and some… Continue reading Pumpkin time..

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Cold..

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      We were lucky to escape so far... but we've been hit. I imagine Theo and his lack of respect for the personal space of other children is the one to blame. As he spends the vast majority of his life kissing me, licking me, shoving his fingers into my mouth and smushing my… Continue reading Cold..

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Autum Fair..

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 Hurray! My favourite things all combined, Autumn, craft fair, food stalls, walking and my boys! Headed up today to Mount Stewart's Autumn fair, really making the most out of the National Trust membership! It was a great day for it! I love this place, there is so much to see and it is stunning in… Continue reading Autum Fair..