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Gift a Love for Reading
As a child, I loved to read and it was a love my mother nurtured in me, for she too loved to pass time in another world through the pages of a book. This love stayed with me all throughout my teens and into adulthood and in turn, children’s books have featured strongly in our home from the time my eldest girl was a tiny baby. Every night I read one, sometimes two books to my two smallest people…
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The Twelve Days of Elfin by Melanie Chambers
Welcome to the tale of Elfin, an elf who befriends Reuben in the run-up to Christmas and brings the magic of Christmas to life for this little boy. This is an endearing tale of friendship. Every night, for twelve nights before Christmas, Elfin and Reuben have lots of fun crafting, playing and even baking! They become the best of friends and have great fun together making Christmas extra magical.…
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Festive Bakewell Tart (Dairy Free)
I’ve been threatening to make a Mincemeat Bakewell for the last few years. Mr Simply Homemade had all but given up on the idea that it would be made when lo and behold, he came home one day a couple of weeks ago to find this tantalising tart waiting for him. Needless to say, he was impressed! Ingredients Pastry 200g Plain Spelt Flour 100g Dairy Alternative Margarine (I used Pure)* 30g Icing Sugar…
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November Reads
Can you believe it’s December? This is the last book review post I’ll be doing for this year. I plan on reading more Christmas themed books for December, which you most likely won’t really want to hear about in January so the reviews will be back in February. The books I read in November were great, I still think about Molly Thomas from December Girl. It says a lot for a book when a character…
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At this time of year, is there anything nicer on a cold day, than lighting the fire and snuggling down with a feel-good festive movie? Very little in my humble opinion and I confess, on more than one occasion in November I did just that with the help of Netflix. Festive viewing aside, there are some amazing shows and movies currently available on Netflix. One thing is for certain, we will not be short on viewing content in the run-up to the holidays.
Original Series
Dark: Season 1 (1 December)
This sounds really good. A missing child sets four families on a frantic hunt for answers. Their search for a culprit unearths a small town’s sins and secrets.
Easy: Season 2 (1 December)
Returning characters and new faces navigate the ups and downs of relationships, friendships, family and more.
The Crown: Season 2 (8 December)
This is without a doubt one of my favourite Netflix shows of all time, I love it and can’t wait to get stuck in again. As a new era begins, Queen Elizabeth struggles to uphold longstanding traditions while navigating a world that’s changing around her.
The Indian Detective: Season 1 (19 December)
In this comedy series, a Canadian cop feels out of touch with his heritage when he investigates a murder case while visiting his father in Mumbai.
Travelers: Season 2 (26 December)
FBI agent Grant MacLaren and his team investigate a mysterious fellow traveller while resisting the Faction, a renegade splinter group from the future.
Hello, My Twenties!: Season 2 (18 December)
One year after the Season 1 finale, the Belle Epoque residents say goodbye to one of their own and hello to a new housemate and love prospects.
The Toys That Made Us: Season 1 (22 December)
For the casual to the hardcore collector, Toys is an international journey through parts of our history and culture shaped by popular toys.
Bill Nye Saves the World: Season 2: Part 1 (29 December)
The Emmy-nominated series returns as Bill talks sleep, drugs, internet security and more with a fresh batch of famous guests and science experts.
Original Movies
A Christmas Prince (Streaming Now)
I’ve watched this. It’s a nice, easy watch, feel-good movie. Christmas comes early for an aspiring young journalist when she’s sent abroad to get the scoop on a handsome prince who’s poised to be king.
Christmas Inheritance (15 December)
To inherit her father’s company, socialite Ellen must first visit his small hometown, where she learns the value of hard work and helping others.
My Happy Family (1 December)
A middle-aged wife and mother of two shocks her traditional, multigenerational Georgian household when she announces she’s going to live by herself.
Todd Barry: Spicy Honey (26 December)
Dry wit personified, comic Todd Barry chats with a vocal crowd as he dissects everything from CVS and hoarding to pricey soap and dollar pizza.
Russell Howard: Recalibrate (19 December)
Comedian Russell Howard brings his manic energy to a new stand-up special that tackles politics, childhood and why he’s a jerk.
Dave Chappelle: Equanimity (31 December)
Comedy legend Dave Chappelle returns to his roots with an all-new stand-up special filmed at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Original Kids Content
A StoryBots Christmas (1 December)
Bo thinks her holiday gift-giving isn’t good enough, so she heads north to study under Santa Claus — only to find he’s missing.
All Hail King Julien: Season 5 (1 December)
Ted’s alter ego Snake returns, social media comes to the jungle, Uncle King Julien tries to take over the kingdom again, and wedding bells ring.
DreamWorks Home: For the Holidays (1 December)
Oh takes it upon himself to introduce Christmas joy to his fellow Boovs. Unfortunately, his well-meaning mission nearly destroys the city.
Trollhunters: Part 2 (15 December)
Backed by loyal friends, once-ordinary teen Jim Lake Jr. advances his battle to protect Arcadia and the Troll world he’s pledged to keep safe.
Beat Bugs: All Together Now (21 December)
The Beat Bugs go on their biggest adventure yet, journeying beyond the Garden to compete in a huge bug talent show and to search for Walter’s long-lost twin sister Freda.
On December 14th we have…..Love Actually!
So many movies…must make time!
A wealth of entertainment for young viewers.
And of course…..Mariah!
Disclaimer: As a member of the Netflix Ireland Stream Team I have received complimentary Netflix membership and in return will be featuring Netflix related blog posts. All opinions are my own!
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Netflix in December At this time of year, is there anything nicer on a cold day, than lighting the fire and snuggling down with a feel-good festive movie?
What Caught My Eye #34
I’ve been extremely hit & miss with this series lately as I’ve been offline more than on. After today it will have a little rest until January as we settle into a fun-filled festive season. I do so love this time of year, the children are so excited and I am soaking it up. I cannot tell you how much I love this idea of an Alternative Advent Calendar from Fionnuala at Three Sons Later. I know at…
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#30 Days of Gratitude ♥ Days 21-30
November has flown by, which in turn means we’ve reached the end of Karen’s (Yankee Doodle Paddy) 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge. This is the second year Karen has hosted this challenge vis her Snap Chat channel (Blissbakery), though she openly welcomes participants to join in via all social media. Referred to as a challenge, but really not challenging at all, it is a genuine joy to join Karen on…
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Festive Tiffin
This recipe is great! It’s quick, doesn’t need any baking, makes gorgeous little gifts and is flippin’ tasty too! Sure what more would you want? Ingredients 200g Dark Chocolate 75g Butter 2 Tbsp Honey 200g Ginger Nut Biscuits 100g Dried Cranberries 50g Chopped Peanuts Grated Zest of an Orange Just a couple of notes about the ingredients: I’ve used Orange Chocolate instead of grating an orange;…
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Christmas Balls!
Energy Balls! That’s what I’m talking about. I make energy balls almost every week, mostly nut free so they can go in the lunch boxes for school. These ones do contain nuts however but it’s Christmas & that means pecans, one of my favourite nuts. These are a food processor job and the mixture makes loads. I didn’t count them but each ball weighs 12grams, a good size for an energy ball.…
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#30daysofgratitude Days 11-20
I’m still thoroughly enjoying Karen’s 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge. There is just something so rewarding about giving thanks every day for something, regardless of whether it’s big, small, significant or not. It really doesn’t matter, it just proves how lovely it is to be thankful. Day 11 As regular readers will have seen here on the blog, this year I have been reading with a vengeance. My…
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Perfectly Imperfect by Simply Homemade
Two years ago I had an idea that stayed just that, an idea, I wasn’t in a good place so didn’t give my idea any thought. One year ago I thought about it again but didn’t act on it. Why? Confidence. That’s the simple, honest answer. This year my idea was still very much present in my mind, I hemmed and hawed then bit the bullet!! I knit, a skill I learned from my Mother. I’m not as good as she…
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#30DaysofGratitude Days 1-10
Last November I joined Karen from Yankee Doodle Paddy for her 30 Days of Gratitude challenge on Snapchat (her username is BlissBakery) It was such a rewarding challenge to be a part of. I was so pleased when Karen said she would be doing it again this year. Not only will I join in with Karen, I will also record my daily gratitude here. Day One I am grateful for my husband. He’s my best friend,…
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December Girl by Nicola Cassidy
December Girl by Nicola Cassidy
Sometimes I am reading a book and I can’t put it down, other times I read a book and I put it down simply because I don’t want it to end. I didn’t want December Girl to end. December Girl is the debut novel by Irish Author Nicola Cassidy. Some of you may be familiar with Nicola from her lifestyle, parenting and literary blog, Lady Nicci. She already has a list of writing accolades including…
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A Word of Thanks & A Spell On the Radio
A Word of Thanks & A Spell On the Radio
Before I tell you about my little jaunt on the radio I would like to say thank you. Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart. When I hit publish on ‘My Cloud‘ I never expected the response it received; the response I received. I was, and still am, completely overwhelmed from the comments here, on Facebook, Twitter, the private messages. The level of empathy has been phenomenal, the number of…
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What Caught My Eye #32
What Caught My Eye #32
Where is time going? It’s November!! The evenings are dark, I’m lighting my stove every day, I’m knitting and reading. This morning I’m on the radio (Beat Fm The Sunday Grill)! Tonight we’re going to the fireworks. This week has been a good week. To top it off, here’s a flavour of what I’ve read online this week. I read It’s Windy Out There last Monday week as I sat with a cuppa, flicking through…
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October Reads
Two things happened recently. I joined NetGalley in September, and as a newbie, I was a little over-enthusiastic in requesting books to read. So many wonderful books to choose from! Then, I deleted Facebook from my iPad (I’d already deleted it from my phone some time ago). Highly recommend it! I read and enjoyed so many books. The Trip of a Lifetime by Monica McInerney A NetGalley review. I have…
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We didn’t make any plans for today, which was just as well as both boys are under the weather. Luckily, Netflix is on fire at the moment with its offerings for all the family so while the boys chill on the couch watching Lego, the fairy put plans for the afternoon into action.
She’s told them in no uncertain terms that we are watching movies, two of them, Hotel Transylvania and Hotel Transylvania 2. She’s seen them herself already, told the boys that they’re ‘just so funny’ and they will enjoy them.
All we need now are treats worthy of a spookfest. Miss A. had it sorted. If you follow me on Instagram (link below, click it!) you will have seen the fabulous Stranger Things Halloween hamper Netflix very kindly gifted us in time for this weekend. Among the many goodies were bone shaped sprinkles for cake decorating. My fairy has been itching to use them. So, Spooky Cakes it is.
Ingredients
270g Plain Flour 50g Caster Sugar 50g Cocoa Powder 50g Chocolate Chips 2tsps Baking Powder 100g Butter, melted 150ml Buttermilk 70g Honey 1tsp Vanilla Extract
75g Chocolate, melted to decorate Spooky decorations
Method
Preheat oven to 150 fan and line a muffin tin with cases.
Melt the butter and set aside.
Sieve the flour, cocoa, caster sugar and baking powder together into a large bowl.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
In a separate bowl whisk together melted butter, buttermilk, honey and vanilla.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix thoroughly.
Divide the mixture between the cupcake cases and bake for 20 minutes.
As the cakes bake, lick the spoon!
While the cakes cool on a wire rack, melt the chocolate and get ready to spookify your delights!
When the cakes are ready, it’s super important to taste test them.
As you can probably gauge from the photos, these were a success. The movie treats are ready, Netflix is ready, bank holiday we are ready!
In the meantime, once the kids come down from their self-induced sugar high I’ll be packing them off to bed and Mr Simply Homemade will be found engrossed in Stranger Things 2. It is living up to the hype, it’s just brilliant! My nerves watching it!
As a member of the Netflix Ireland Stream Team I have received complimentary Netflix membership and in return will be featuring Netflix related blog posts. All opinions are my own!
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Spooky Cakes We didn't make any plans for today, which was just as well as both boys are under the weather.