I have to say that at the moment, pasta is one of my favourite food items. While im having a go at doing my Weight Watchers programme from years ago, pasta is one thing that I can eat and really fills me up! As long as its not the filled pasta (no tortellini then!) I [...]
Ok, so this may sound a bit weird but just lately I cannot get enough of fresh pineapple (and no, I’m not pregnant!) But, since I’ve been sticking to my diet I have been eating quite a bit of it. It may sound strange but my skins looking healthier and more luminous, my cold seems [...]
Anxiety – Can we control it without medication?
Anybody that really knows me well will know that the last few months haven’t exactly been the easiest. Being made redundant, being owed a fair amount of money and not knowing where to go next has really taken its toll on my mental state.
I know we all have [...]
Have you ever tried Aloe Vera?
The plant commonly known as the ‘Miracle Plant’ or ‘Natural Healer’ has been around for over 4000 years and has numerous beneficial vitamins and minerals, amino acids, enzymes and natural sugars which can help with anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidants and restoration.
The general benefits of Aloe Vera are varied. It can benefit a [...]
Well, we’ve talked about our skin and our hands but what about our feet! We never really pay enough attention to our feet and yet they will be carrying us around until the end of our days!
I always seem to pay more attention to mine over the summer than I do in the winter. If [...]
As its Valentine’s Day this weekend ……
Your Squidgey Bits!
When I say that you’ve got squidgey bits
Dont get cross or grumpy
Cause they’re something to hold onto
When we’re doing rumpy-pumpy!!!
Happy Valentine’s Day x
This is a great tasty treat! They can be eaten cold or straight from the oven and are definitely worth doing with the kids in the half term holiday!
Ingredients
100g/3½oz good dark chocolate
125g/4½oz unsalted butter
100g/3½oz granulated sugar
75g/2½oz soft brown sugar
1 free-range egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
150g/5¼oz plain flour
½ tsp baking powder
a pinch of salt
Method
Heat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. [...]
If anyone saw my post that I wrote about the patchwork that I started with my daughter, then here’s an update, Its Growing!!
We are now up to 324 squares stitched together! I find myself sitting up at night stitching away and not being able to put it down!
We’re probably about half way really but it [...]
There is such a huge selection of Mascara’s and Primer’s available in the shops but I have found a few that might interest you online.
Did you know that the first mascara was invented by Eugene Rimmel in the 19th Century and that the word ‘Rimmel’ also means mascara in many languages. It was also Max [...]
We all want fantastic eyelashes, especially with Valentine’s Day so close! Here’s my best tips in four easy steps:
1. Try using an eyelash curler prior to applying your mascara to open up your eyes and give natural curve. When using an eyelash curler, squeeze your lashes onto the curler pad, then release slowly, then pull [...]
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