CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE FOR 8 YEAR OLD BOYS

 Hello lovelies, today I thought I'd share with you a gift guide for 8 year old boys! As you know I have two boys, one is 11 and the other is 8 and I don't know about you but I find it harder every year on what to get and never know what to get for their age range other than anything to do with gaming! Thats where Wicked Uncle comes in, it is an amazing website to find things for all ages! Especially if you have a family member or friend who wouldn't have the slightest idea what to get your children, you can point them in the right direction with Wicked Uncle as it's the most easiest run website and has sections for all ages and for girls/boys/all and categories. It made Christmas shopping that little bit more simpler.

MONTHLY MAKE IT HAPPEN

 

I don't know about you but the years seem to be passing us by quicker and quicker each time they come around which make the months even faster! So I decided in my journal to write nine things every month I would like to do. I colour in the boxes once I've done it, is there anything more satisfying? 

So my nine things that I have this month are -

• Do something crafty
• Date night with Dan
• One evening with Lawson
• One evening with Oscar 
• Try a new recipe 
• Yoga
• Do a YouTube dance video
• Visit a friend
• Pamper night

Some things on my list may seem small to you but sometimes life gets so busy that we forget or don't have the time to do those little tasks. I work and I don't stop with the pup and the kids after school pick up so making time for me and them on their own is a main priority I always want to maintain.

I absolutely love being creative so I always have this on my monthly make it happen list as well as spending one on one time with the boys and a date night with Dan. It's so important when you're in a relationship with kids that you make time for each other. It could just be going for lunch or an evening meal, the cinema or a little shopping trip. It doesn't have to be expensive, you could even go on a nice long walk together child free, that's free! It's just about having that quality time with each other. 

I tend to also add try a new recipe every month as I get sick of thinking what to have for tea most nights! Recently I have been absolutely loving Taming Twins blog for recipes, she has so many quick and easy ones and they're so yummy! I also always have visit a friend because I am so guilty at not seeing my friends, I just feel like I don't have the time to fit it all in, but even just meeting for a quick coffee is nice! I recently visited my friend Antonia at her house, she's recently had a gorgeous baby boy Reef and it was so lovely to see her gorgeous home and baba! I'm always a call or text away with any friend but definitely need to make sure I find time to actually see them in person. 

Yoga is something I really want to get back into, now I'm in my 30's my joints just aren't the same anymore, I want to feel a bit more flexible! It's so good for the mind too! As is exercise and dancing is my favourite so I'm going to make sure I have time to fit in a fun dance workout this month. 

What things would you have on your make it happen list?!

FEBRUARY ROUND UP

 

Hello lovelies, well we had January that lasted an eternity and you sneeze and February is over! 

We got up to lots of lovely things over February considering the month isn't that long though. We started the month of by having a gorgeous limited edition Lolo milkshake in Costa! It was by far the best milkshake I've ever had, I wish it was a drink that could stay forever, it would be perfect for the summer! We then went bowling, we did a wildlife watchers group event at the Wolsley centre, that was so lovely! We did a winter scavenger hunt, learned so much and made some gorgeous creations. We can't wait for Aprils as they're making rafts. 

We've been to parks, lots of dog walks, I've been teaching the kids about self care, ran them both a bath and put some orange juice in a plastic wine glass and did face masks, we talked a lot about childrens mental health too. Lawson had a girlfriend come over for tea, I did home made pizzas with them. Dan went to Austria with the lads! He had an amazing time. 

Me and Oakley met up with the gorgeous Talulah a chocolate cockerpoo! We made kindness stones and necklaces. We joined a kindness course! They did a fantastic event up the forest, the boys and me made dens, bird feeders, yoga outdoors, made wooden necklaces, planted seeds and even got to take a Hazel tree home with us to plant. The kids had their valentines disco. I went on a lovely dog walk with my grandad. I got my nails painted pretty whilst I had a week off for half term. We went to Jaspers for the first time which is a gorgeous bakery. We also visited Pillaton farm for the first time, the boys absolutely loved that. They had a huge jumping pillow, a lovely park and a great cafe that sold gorgeous coffee and pizzas and desserts. 

We went to Lichfield, we did Go Ape! Oscar was a lot braver than me and Lawson but I'm still super proud of us both that we took part. Oscar thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to go back! We visited Hawkstone Follies, the most stunning place for a nature walk just outside of Shrewsbury. We then went straight from there to Holyhead where Dan was working away. We stayed in his holiday home and absolutely loved it. We went back to Aber Falls which is breathtaking. We went to a National trust and lots of beach walks. It was truly the best half term ever! Then it was back to crap work and school! Roll on the next half term in five weeks! 

Book I'm reading this month - Call of the penguins Hazel Prior. I know I failed the one book a month but I have 4 chapters left so at least I'll have a new book by next months round up! I managed to read loads when we went to Wales because it's away from all the distractions at home. I've really enjoyed this book and don't want it to end! I would highly recommend this and the first book in her collection. 

 Music I've loved and listened to on Spotify - Coldplay and Dermet Kennedy. I also usually have heart radio on. 

Products I've loved this month - I've really fallen back in love with L'Oreal Infallible foundation, it always takes me back to my youth, even the smell transports me back to my mates house getting ready for a night on the town! But it gives you such a flawless base. Its a drugstore find so totally affordable too. 

Films I've Watched - Jack the reacher 3/5 Mrs Doubtfire 5/5 Titanic 5/5

I watched Jack the reacher because Dan had put it on and I just continued to watch it when he fell asleep, there was gripping parts but wasn't anything special. Mrs Doubtfire and Titanic because of Lawson! He's obsessed with Titanic at the moment and has watched it 6 times this year already! Mrs Doubtfire is just a classic I had to get him to watch and he loved it! Obviously. 

Tv shows I've watched - Happy Valley and Sort your life out.

I haven't really watched much TV at all this month! I love Stacey Solomons Sort your life out show, it's just everything I adore all in one programme. Then Happy Valley me and Dan was very late to the party with this one and binge watched all three series this month and wasn't disappointed until it ended anyway! I absolutely loved this show so much and I'm so gutted its over, Sarah is fantastic! 

What did you get up to in February? Hope you all had a lovely Half term. x

JANUARY ROUND UP

 

Hello lovelies, did anyone else feel like January had 1356,0987 days in it?! I couldn't wait for pay day to arrive! Felt like I was holding on by a thread, but everything has been paid up and were all back on track, even though the heating bills are astronomical and so are the food shops, were healthy and have a lovely home to keep us safe! 

Despite us being skint in January we had a lovely month, lots of walking! My steps have been amazing on my fitbit, thanks to my cute puppy! He gets walked twice a day and nice longer walks on the weekends. We've had family walks, date walks and even been on walks with friends. Oakley had his first ever groom this month and its helped massively with the bath time now, he sits so lovely now where as before he was fighting me to get out haha! We took the kids to clip and climb, we've been to local parks, fields and we've been to mcdonalds, slim chickens and stags leap. Me and Dan managed to sneak two little dates in this month! Both at The Horns Inn, the first one was a cute coffee and dog walk and the second one was a dog walk and lunch, the food was absolutely stunning! 

I met two new cute babies! Dans cousins and my friends. My poor little niece has been in and out of hospital bless her with her colds causing her to struggle breathing but hopefully she recovers soon! 

My brother and his partner came down from Evesham and we met their adorable puppy Max. We visited my dad and sister together. Still can't get over how positive she is through everything she is going through. Her radiotherapy is now done, the next is chemo! 

I joined a new fitness class this month, Martial Arts! I've been absolutely loving it, I joined with my work bestie Holly and its so much fun. Kickboxing and punching, my arms are really aching today mind! But it's great for my body and mind. I've been enjoying some lego sets, particularly the floral ones. I also started journaling this year and I'm really going to try hard and stick with it this year, It's nice to look back on all the nice or not so nice things we got up to. 

I've been juggling mom life and work whilst Dan has worked away all of this month, it's been tough and I've missed him loads but he has to go where the money is in his job role sadly! We're both in a really good place at the minute, it's nice to feel really happy and in love after 13 years together. We've had our ups and downs but were really happy at the minute and enjoying it! Planning future date nights and little family trips for the year. 

Book I'm reading this month - 

Call of the penguins Hazel Prior, I loved the first one and I'm enjoying the sequel I just really haven't prioritised reading this month and sadly didn't get chance to finish it! I really wanted to read at least one book a month but I'm working on it! I've set myself a challenge to read 10 books this year as I'm such a slow reader and never give myself time to do so. 

Music I've loved and listened to on Spotify - 

Wednesday soundtrack, 80's, 90's, Golden hour JVKE and Miley Cyrus Flowers. 

Products I've loved this month - 

L'Occitane body milk*, it's from their new Lavender CBD range, it smells insane and is so quick and easy to put on after the shower, I'm so lazy with body skincare but I use this almost every day at the minute! DHC Cleansing oil, I used this all the time back in the day when I was a full time beauty blogger and I saw it on offer online over the Christmas period and fell back in love with it! L'Oreal infallible foundation, again another throw back I remember wearing this back when I used to be able to get in the pubs at 16/17 and the smell just sends me right back! But it still really works for my skin and I love my complexion using this foundation and it doesn't cost the earth. 

Films I've Watched -

On the line 3/5 and Lyle Lyle Crocodile 5/5. 

I adored Lyle Lyle Crocodile me and the kids watched it in my bed whilst Dan was away and we had a bed full of snacks and it was a real good family feel good film! Who wouldn't enjoy a singing crocodile right?! On the line had potential, it was very gripping in parts but I had a feeling the ending was going to happen the way it did and it did it was just a bit uhh after all of that! But it was ok. 

TV shows I watched - 

Rosie Malloy gives up everything, Ernest Shackleton Documentary, Simpsons, The Light in the hall, The family pile, Traitors US, Sort your life out and one and only one episode of The Last of us. 

So The Last of us just wasn't something for me anyway but I was willing to give it a try for Dan, he also got bored after 3 or 4 episodes so gave up. My eldest was enjoying it but didn't want to watch it alone. Rosie Malloy, Don't watch if you're an addict! It was basically about an alcoholic and drug addict who keeps going in and escaping rehab! A really pointless show to be honest and I love Sheriden smith! We binge watched the US Traitors after loving the British one so much, we only agreed on watching it as we didn't know the 'celebs'. We watched the Ernest Shackleton documentary because one Oscar was learning about him in school and two Dan said he watched it before and it was an amazing story! That is was. Simpsons was just a throw back, I watch it with the kids sometimes and it takes me back to my youth. The family pile was a very easy light hearted watch on ITV, they're only 25-30 min episodes. I adore Stacey Solomon and I love anything to do with sorting so Sort your life out is a bit of me, this is the second series, I absolutely love it. Then lastly The light in the hall, this was a fantastic drama on I think ITV too! Highly recommend. 

What did you do in January? I'd love to know and if you have any TV recommendations xx 

WEEKLY MEAL PLAN

 

Hello lovelies, I thought I'd start of the year with my weekly meal plans. Maybe it will give you all a bit of inspiration if you're sick of eating the same meals. Ever since we've stuck to weekly meal plans we've stopped wasting food a considerable lot to before meal planning and we save money also! These meals are fairly healthy too as I'm trying to shift a bit of timber. But they was all gorgeous too, approved by my 8 and 10 year old and fiancé!  

Monday - Pitta bread pizzas with homemade chips and salad.

Super quick and easy and you can even get the kids involved after school! You just need pitta breads, slather on some tomato puree, sprinkle some garlic on or oregano if you're feeling fancy and top it with your favourite toppings! 

Tuesday - Gammon Roast.

I always slow cook my gammon whilst I'm at work and prep my potatoes and veggies before hand so I can quickly through the cooked potatoes into the air fryer and whisk up some gravy, no fuss roast dinner.

Wednesday - Chicken, ham and mushroom pie.

I used the nights before gammon and used a Pinch of nom recipe for this!

Thursday - Pork stir fry.

Just fry of your pork or I like to add mine to my air fryer in some seasoning of choice then through in a pan with noodles, bean sprouts and your choice of veg.

Friday - Macaroni Mince.

It's basically just mince meat with macaroni pasta. I cook the mince until browned then add in onion powder, garlic, mustard powder and beef stock, once pasta is cooked I mix it all together then add cheese and fresh onions.

Saturday - Chicken Kebab.

Again, Pinch of nom recipe, I love their books! Would highly recommend.

Sunday - Beef stew.

Not pictured but we finished the week off with a nice hearty stew! Just what we needed after a wet doggy walk with the kids. I just throw everything into the slow cooker in the morning. Beef, potatoes and any vegetables of choice with mixed herbs, gravy granules and pepper. 

What was your favourite meal you had last week? Let me know in the comments if you meal plan or just wing it. xx

MY 2023 GOALS

 

 

New Year Fresh Start Bull$%^*

Hello lovelies, so same mantra hopefully not same BS.

I really want to make an effort of coming back to my blog and making a go of it in the new year. Get Christmas out the way, all the craziness it brings, wrapping, spending lots of money and eating allll of the food.

But my Instagram got hacked recently and I was so upset Saturday, actually sobbing but not just because of that. It has been a whirlwind of emotions, I've just found out my half sister is terminally ill with cancer so in retrospect my Instagram account of 11/12 years being lost of all my amazing memories is nothing because she only has two years they're predicting of making any memories at all. I am so sad for her and my dad as they are each others rock. She has lost her son, her husband, her mother and her dog all in one year during covid. I mean how shit?! She is so strong and brave, all of that alone would have ruined me, but she keeps soldiering on. She's making a bucket list and although we've never been close growing up, I'm going to make damn sure her last couple of years of life are going to be bloody amazing!

It's really gave me a reality check and although I know life's short and you should always make the most of it. This little part of the internet is why I started blogging. To make amazing memories and share it with the world. Along with crafts, beauty, toy reviews and more!

So, I hope you all have the most wonderful Christmas with your loved ones. I'll be back in the new year, a fresh start!

All the best Paige x

JANUARY ROUND UP

Hello lovelies, it's finally February! Didn't January seem to hang around forever?! I'm so glad it's gone, it always seems to linger longer than it should, it's been absolutely freezing too. We did manage to get some lovely days out though considering we were all really poor after christmas haha!

So at the very beginning of January just before the kids went back to school we headed to Winter Funlad at the NEC in Birmingham, we managed to get an amazing price for the tickets at just £60 on groupon. They should have been £100 and after going I would have paid the full price as it was well worth it! We walked in and the kids faces lit up, there was so much choice of rides for little ones to bigger ones. There was every fair ground ride you can think of, bouncy castles, bouncy castles with slides, an ice rink, helter skelter, bumper cars, a very large slide, a circus show and an amazing stunt bike show. There was also an area just for arts and crafts and lego building, horse riding (toy horses) and lots of food stalls. We had an amazing day out there and can't wait to go back! Were definitely going to go back there next year but nearer to Christmas next time as they also have the grotto there too!

We have been on family bike rides! Me and Dan both wanted to loose a bit of timber, getting healthier for our mind and body so I've been walking lots more! Wether it be family walks, on my own or with friends. I have loved walks up our local forestry commision and the bike rides I tolerated haha!

We took the kids to Inflatanation at Telford, its not as big as the one in Birmingham but it's just as good! The kids had a fab time and I wish me and Dan took part to be honest, we will next time! It's only £10 an hour and its jsut opposite the parking for the indoor shopping centre right next to Primark.

We took the kids to Dudley Zoo again another bargain on Groupon, any one else absolutely love Groupon for a bargain?! It was £30 for a family ticket, Dan doesnt usually like zoos but he loved it there. It has the castle too and its such a lovely walk all the way around. Our absolute favourite is the snow leopard, shes absolutley stunning! We took a picnic there and loved seeing all the animals.

Oscars been goign to his Football club and really enjoying it and improving every week. I've taken Lawson to a party this month from one of the lads in his class, I turned down birthday cake three times this month! Two of my friends at work had their birthdays this month.

Oscar had to have a couple of days of school this month due to a chest infection and he always seems to be off when they're doing something exciting, so not wanting him to miss out I let him have his pizza of choice at home on school pizza day and let him design his own pizza box turning an empty one inside out for him. He absolutley loved this activity, we then chilled together watching Encanto! Absolutely fabulous film if you haven't already seen it, jsut be aware the songs will be stuck in your head! "We don't talk about Bruno". If you know, you know.

Then the last weekend in January we went to Lichfield, we visited Samuel Johnsons birthplace Museum, had a mooch around the shops then had lunch and headed to Beacon Park. We had an hour and half of fun even though it was freezing and played mini golf there, Lawson got a hole in one on the last course!

I'm really looking forward to February half time now for a well deserved rest and fun with the kids.

I've lost just over a stone this month calorie counting and really pleased with myself, I've been enjoying cooking again, especially using the Pinch Of Nom books and walking. It's been a very long month but we've had some lovely days out in there.

WHAT I'VE WATCHED/READ THIS MONTH

Hello lovelies, how has your January been?! Has it been as long as mine?

I thought I would start sharing monthly what I've been watching on the TV and the book I've read that month, I nearly said books but I don't think I'll ever manage two in one month I don't think!

FILMS -

Antlers Netflix - This is a thriller/ horror/ mystery.
In an isolated Oregon town, a middle-school teacher and her sheriff brother become embroiled with her enigmatic student, whose dark secrets lead to terrifying encounters with an ancestral creature.
This was a very odd watch, I would give it 2/5 just because the ending really ruined it for me, I think they could of done with leaving that bit out. It had a good story through out though. I really felt for the poor little school boy during the film. I can't say too much without giving the whole story away.

Encanto Disney Plus - Family Animation Film
The Madrigals are an extraordinary family who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a charmed place called the Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift -- every child except Mirabel. However, she soon may be the Madrigals last hope when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is now in danger.
I absolutely loved this film so much, when I watched the trailer me and my eldest son thought it would'nt be up our street but I watched it one night with my youngest son and fell in love! I adored Antonio so much, the music and the feeling it gives you after you've watched a film like this. Mirabel although she didn't get the unique gift she is truly one of the special ones and this film teaches young children that its ok to be different! I would highly reccomend but don't blame me if you get addicted to the songs.

Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman Documentary Amazon Prime
The film begins with a montage of glamorous female leads from the Hollywood Black and White Era that Aileen Wuornos grew up watching. From her childhood, Aileen was obsessed with damsels who flaunted a weapon of destruction and took charge of their own destiny. She was fascinated by these larger than life personas and wanted to become famous like them someday.
This was an interesting watch but you just don't know if its really true or not. It's a film made by an interviewer on showing another side to Aileen and what hasn't been filmed before. You really feel for her because it sounded like she had a really rough childhood, seperation from her parents then abused by her grandparents. It talks about her short marriage to a wealthy man who owned a yacht but like I said when you get to the end you honestly don't know what to believe.

Book Thief Amazon Prime - Drama/ War
While subjected to the horrors of World War II Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. In the basement of her home, a Jewish refugee is being protected by her adoptive parents.
This was a truly heartbreaking film, Liesel was such a brave young girl throughout, it gave you a glimpse on how life must have been during the world war and I cried a lot through out!

The Shack Netflix - Drama/ Fantasy
A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called "The Shack."
I think this film was the best thing I watched this month and it really moved me! It has grief in it and obviously loss. I think because I've lost my mum it hit me even harder. Again I cried a lot during this film. I've never been someone to really believe in God, I'm a spiritual person but in other ways, I don't go to Church or anything although I was christened as a child. But this film honestly made me want to start going to Sunday School and everything! There was so many conversations in the film such as "If God is real why does he cause so much pain" which is something I've always thought but it really opens your mind up once you've watched it. Obviously if your someone who is really against religion this film won't be for you at all. It was a lot for Dan to take in but I liked it, in the sense it moved me so much. It's by no means a happy movie as there is loss in it like I say but if you like a film to cry to, this ones for you.

SERIES/OTHER -

After Life Netflix -
After Tony's wife dies, his nice-guy persona is altered into an impulsive, devil-may-care attitude; taking his old world by storm. Me and Dan had been waiting for season 3 for what felt like forever! We absolutely adore Ricky and he didn't dissapoint again. I cried less in this season until near the end and laughed more. It has such funny one liners thorughout. It is a hard watch if you've lost someone to cancer and if you're struggling with grief and mental health but I love how he portrays it all so honestly. It is truly a piece of art and my favourite ever series from him, 10/10!

Stay Close Netflix -
The lives of a photojournalist, a soccer mom and a homicide detective are disturbed by a terrible event from the past. Another fantastic series that me and Dan binge watched in a couple of days! It was full of suspense and I was guessing all the way until the end who did it! Harlen Coben is phenonomal.

The Tourist BBC iPLAYER -
When a man wakes up in the Australian outback with no memory, he must use the few clues he has to discover his identity before his past catches up with him. This was a slow burner for me to begin with but then it got exciting near the end. A totally strange scenario and not the best ending but it was ok.

The Responder BBC iPLAYER -
A crisis-stricken, morally compromised first-responder tackles a series of night shifts on the beat in Liverpool, while trying to keep his head above water personally and professionally. Now this BBC drama didnt dissapoint! This was absolutley fantastic, Martin Freeman was amazing as always and actually really suited the scouse accent! A dodgy cop but for the right reasons... I left you on tender hooks from episode 3 and I binge watched it all in 2 days!

The Bay ITV -
Series 3, I havent enjoyed this one as much as the other two but I did really love the detective Lisa in the previous 2 series. It's still worth a watch and I do like the new detective but the story line just isn't as good for me this time around.

And Just Like That NOW -
I have been missing the Sex and the City girls for so long and couldn't wait for this to be out but I do get what people are saying about it being to WOKE, it's like theyre trying way too harf to be all inclusive and it's coming off too strong rather than being just natural but on the other hand its nice to see them putting out there especially in children with finding it hard to knowing what their identity is. Making conversations in the home. I still adore Sarah Jessica Parker and her amazing dresses its just not the same anymore! I shall watch it until it ends though.


The book I read through out January is Mike Gayle - The To Do List, its not as exciting as his other books I've read, his most recent books I absolutely adored! It made me love him as an author so I went hunting for more books from him. This book is literally what it says on the cover. His very own to do list!

What did you watch throughout January? Did you watch any of the ones I did? Let me know in the comments.

I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT I'M FEELING 2022

Hello lovelies, I'm back again hopefully not with empty promises this time. I really want to get back into blogging, read some old school blogging like the good ol days. You think during a pandemic when we're all stick indoors it would of been the perfect time to start blogging again right? Well what really was there to talk about?! What we watched on the TV?! What books we read or how we cleaned the house 3/4 times a day haha! I love writing about our adventures! So hopefully I can do that this year. I have a good feeling about 2022 but don't worry I'm still approaching the new year with caution after the last couple of years we've had! So I just thought I'd share with you 22 things I'm wanting to do this year.

22 THINGS I'D LIKE TO DO THIS YEAR
1. Read more.
2. Eat healthier.
3. Move my body more, I'm trying to do a 10K daily steps challenge!
4. Stop scrolling so much on social media.
5. See my friends more, making more time for myself.
6. Go to Scotland.
7. Start saving for Disney Land.
8. Make time for arty farty things.
9. Drink more water and less diet coke.
10. Learn a different language.
11. Learn sign language.
12. Visit some new parks with the kids.
13. Have more date night/days with Dan.
14. Stop putting others happiness before mine (unless its my kids)
15. Go to a spa.
16. Get the garden finished.
17. Finish the front of the house.
18. Get a new sofa.
19. Get some new breakfast bar stools.
20. Visit more National Trust places.
21. Blog more.
22. Take the kids on as many adventures as I can.
I give up on resolutions, anyone else?! Even the Romans who made up the calander months didnt wan't to change things about them selves they said It was the perfect time to be kinder to other people and put the past in the past, I'd have to agree! Is there anything you're looking forward to this year?!

GET CHRISTMAS READY WITH ZAVVI

Hello lovelies, again I've been missing in action for a while again but want to come back as more of a hobby this time as I missed writing but I never seem to have the time at the minute. I've had family in hospital, Dan working away, working full time with being a mother too can be rather hard! It's almost half term though thank god and I have a few blog posts planned for you all! But today is all about the C word and not the horrible one thats ruined the last year and a half the good C word haha! CHRISTMAS! I know it's a bit early to talk about Christmas but with the delivery problems were facing atm why not order early?! Zavvi very kindly sent the boys two gorgeous Christmas jumpers with their favourite things on them. They have such a large selection for you to choose form to suit everyone! - Christmas Jumpers.

The boys absolutely loved their Christmas jumpers and can't wait for Christmas jumper day at school so they can show all thier friends! Lawson said it's so soft inside. Oscar's usually really fussy with jumpers too and he thought it was super comfy! I would highly reccomend checking out their selection of Chrismtas jumpers and they also sell so many items perfect for Christmas presents so why not treat yourself or family and friends this Christmas. Let me know whats your favourite design they do!

VALENTINES CHOCOLATE HEART PUFFS

 

Hello lovelies, I thought I would share with you a super simple 'bake' you could do with your children this valentines. You could make these as a dessert or a valentines breakfast.

All you will need is -

A roll of puff pastry

Chocolate spread

An egg

Baking paper

Heart cookie cutter or cardboard heart to cut around.

Pre heat your oven to 180

Start of by rolling out your puff pastry sheet then cutting into it with your heart cookie cutter.

You should get 12 hearts out of the roll of puff pastry at least. Start of with the six hearts on your baking paper on your baking tray

Now cover those six hearts with chocolate spread trying not to go too far to the edges.

Now cover your hearts with the remaining six hearts from earlier and pinch the sides together then coat in egg wash.

Now bang those in the oven until golden an crispy for 15-20mins or so. 

Voila, super easy chocolate heart puffs! I covered mine in icing sugar and some in jam but it didn't look very photogenic! But you could top yours with whatever you fancy. My kids absolutely loved these so I shall definitelybe making these again. 

I hope you enjoy them if you make them! I did a little reel on my instagram, tag me if you make any.