Classic Chocolate Brownies - Cadbury Style

More baking from me yesterday & something I really DARE not have as tempting as it surely is.

I used a recipe from the Cadbury's website***.

The recipe can include chopped walnuts too but I did not include these in mine.

The ingredients.

The Brownie after baking.

Brownie cut into VERY tempting slices!! I did have a teeny taste of the edge & it was rather scrumptious! That's all I can allow myself.

*** This post is not sponsored by Cadbury's btw, I just fancied making some Brownies & this was the recipe I found online.

Thanks for dropping by

XXX

Easter Fun - Wicked Wednesday

At 12, my eldest is a bit too cool for somethings but I loved getting some pics of him joining in the fun of the Easter Egg hunt at his aunt & uncles house at the weekend.  Proof my "little boy" is in there still somewhere. 

Pop over to Brummy Mummy to find out how you can join in too.

see you soon

X

Last Weeks Outfit Photos

Thanks for dropping by. Have a great Monday x

Apple Pie

I have not posted many thinks I have made lately - the reason is simple - I haven't baked anything because then I was not tempted to eat whatever I make. I have no been wanting to have a go at making an Apple Pie as I have never made one & wanted to see how I get on doing so.

My recipe came from All.Recipes.Co.Uk , where you will find all the relevant information. If you have a go , let me know how it turn out.

The build up to it going into the oven!

Then ...

The finished result - don't ask me about the egg shape on top - I thought as it was Easter ^ told Rob I couldn't do an apple shape! He did say surely you could have made a stalk & leaf out of the leftover pastry & added to the top of the egg shape - well it's too bloody late when it's already in the oven!

Anyway , regardless it has a huge thumbs up from "Him Indoors" so that is all that matters.

Happy Easter

Amanda x

Boys Clothing || Spring 2015

Now that we have finally entered Spring my mind has turned to the wardrobe of my 2 boys. I always love shopping for them more so than myself a lot of the time.

I thought I would share with you the things I have been buying from them. 

1st stop as usual is Next.

The 1st 4 items are for Brad. Now he is 12 years old I am very much aware that he will not want anything cute!! Which is a shame but never mind.

Festival Monkey Top ( in Ochre.) Comes in sizes 3-16 & priced from £5.50 to £10.50.

Orange Shark T Shirt - Again in sizes 3 to 16. Priced from £7-£8.

Teal/Green Surf T-Shirt - as before aged 3-16 & £7 - £8.

He does love a hoody & I earned brownie points for it being green! 

Hooded Zip Through - Aged from 3-16. Prices £9 - £14. Also comes in Denim Marl, Grey Marl & Cobalt.

I got Finley just the 2 items. Well technically it is 4 too but 1 is a set of 3!

He's another lover of Hoodys too.

Navy Stripe Zip Through Hoody - From ages 3 months to 6 years. Priced from £9-£10.

I thought these T shirts with their boat theme were very cute ( i can still get away with it with him for a few more years I hope!) It was the red stripey one that really caught my eye & the fact they have Brighton in their name. 

Three Pack Brighton T Shirts - 3mths to 6yrs. Prices £12 to £14.

Next stop Zara - only 4 items as I tried to restrain myself a bit!!

Brad loves jogging style trousers but I like to try & find those that look a bit nicer if possible. I actually got these in 13/14. I am not sure if they might be a bit big but they can be popped away for later this year of need be. 

Pique Trousers With Two Pockets - £12.99 ( ages 3 - 14 .)

Shorts, also for Brad.

Faded Drawstring Shorts - in Light Grey. £9.99. Ages as before.

I got Finley the same in but in Mustard. They also come in blue.

Info as above.

I love a proper shirt. The stripes on this are lovely. It also comes in Pink or Light Green.

Striped Shirt - £10.99 ( in Light Blue.) Ages as before.

Last stop then was a naughty but small haul from Boden.

More shorts for Brad. He likes the elasticated waists so these are ideal & they are striped which is what Mummy loves most! 

Sweatshorts (Johnny B) - I paid £27 a couple of weeks ago- could kick myself as now they are reduced to £18.90!

Last but not least a gorgeous striped long sleeve top for Finley.

Super Soft T Shirt - £10-£12.

That's it for now. I will be going to Asda, H&M & probably Primark soon so you may see another haul in the near future.

Thanks for reading & I hope to see you again soon.

Amanda x

March 2015 Purchases

This month there seems to have been quite a lot of spending going on. Although only a couple of items are clothing. The rest is things for the home, some to replace old things & many because I just liked the look of them. It is nice to begin Spring with my house looking a little newer in places.

Some you will have seen if you follow me on Instagram or are a friend of mine on Facebook. Or you can follow me on Twitter too.

I'll start with the clothing as , like I said there is not much of it.

All came from Next.

Fringed Sweater in Aqua £28. Also in White.
I got this in a small. I am a 14/16 right now & although I did not try a bigger size they did look like that would swamp me. The small is just right especially with my on going weight-loss plans.

Sleeveless Utility Shirt in Grey £22 to £24. 

Woven Trim Cardigan - £18. It's actually a blue marl although looks grey marl in the photo.
This is no longer on their website. 

Sparkle Top in Khaki - £18

Staying with Next for these next 3 items.

I decided Finley needed his bedding updates. Love these as they will do him for many years to come.

2 Pack Blue Check Bed Set - £32.

I've been wanting some new tableware for ages. Very fussy though I am , until I saw these in Next. You'll notice a heart theme as usual.

12 piece Love dinner set - £40

I adore this ornament. 

Ceramic Family Ornament - £12.

Moving on to Wilkos now.

This fits in well & always useful having the date at hand sometimes!

Country Classic Calender - £8.99

More bedding , this time for our bed. Not really needed but thought it such a fab addition for spring I couldn't resist & the price at least did not break the bank.

Stitch In Time Duvet Set - From £14 for a single duvet plus matching pillowcase.

Hubby & I had a trip to Ikea at the weekend - yes we have lost the plot but can only go when Hubby has the time. Anyway we needed to pick up some of the Trofast system for Finley's room & I couldn't resist everything else that went in the trolley! 

Notebook £1.50 ( Fullfoljqa)

Not sure what I will do with these vases yet, maybe on my dressing table to be useful.

Ensidig vases - £1 each.

All the You Tubers seem to have these plant pots to pop their make up brushes in. I got 2 as not sure whether 1 will be enough. I have some serious sorting out to do not only on my dressing table but the chest of drawers that acts as an overflow!

Skurar Plant pots - £1.90 each.

You can never have too many tealights! The green apple ones are for the tealight holder you will see in a mo! 

Glimma ( white) £1.75
Sinnlig ( green) £1.35

I look forward to using this!

Rotera Lantern - £2

Here comes more hearts ...

Sockerkaka heart cake mold - £5.

Another childless shopping trip took us in to TK Maxx where I fell in love with this casserole dish...

Heart casserole dish - £9.99

Then this handy storage spinney thing ( technical huh?!!) for my make up.

Storage "thingy" - £12.99

I don't go to Store 21 often but they do some lovely bots & pieces for the home at reasonable prices.

This heart was just £2 in the sale , although i think it was only about £4 anyway so a steal either way.

Then because my old bedspread needed updating I picked up...

...this lovely throw for £12 ( should have been £19.99 but was 30% off.)

Last stop The Range for this lovely mirror.

Triple Step Pewter Mirror - £22.99

So I suspect Hubby is glad that it is nearly April & that I may spend a bit less!!!

What have you been buying in March?

Amanda x

Wicked Wednesday || Foreman Fin

We went to Ikea at the weekend....Yes ,clearly not thinking straight at all... as we wanted to get some of the Trofast system for Finley's room to try & control the toy situation.

Fin thought he would be Daddy's helper & it went quite well surprisingly I must say.

The details for #wickedwednesday can be found HERE!.