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At the Blog On conference in May I discovered Simbrix, a new toy designed in the UK which allows children to use their construction and artistic talents. I thought that Simbrix would be a perfect way to unwind and relax after a busy school day and I was right! The Geek Kit we were sent […]

A week with a lot of pride: in myself for driving all the way to Manchester and partying the night away with the Blog On bloggers, and with my children for their achievements and enthusiam to try new things. Like my coffee cake… Day 252: Ollie looking particularly majestic while waiting to see if any […]

Hello and welcome to the #StayClassyMama linky. I am absolutely thrilled and honoured to have been added as a host for this fab linky and look forward to seeing what you link up this week! Please let your blogging friends know about the link up and encourage them to join us! I had no idea […]

One of the stars of the show on the wedding day has got to be the cake! Traditionally made of fruit cake, today’s wedding cakes are now based on the couple’s own flavour preferences. Some couples choose to have a tower of cupcakes or doughnuts. The wedding colour scheme may be incorporated. Fruit cake was […]

As promised on my latest #project365 post, here is the recipe for the delicious apple and custard tart which I made using the apples from our garden! It can be eaten warm, an hour after cooking or eaten cold and fully chilled in the fridge. Ingredients For the pastry 200g plain flour 100g  butter or […]