Autumn nights, Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas celebrations all call for warming drinks. However in a change from mulled wine how about treating your guests, friends and yourselves to some boozy spiked hot chocolate recipes. These boozy hot chocolate recipes add a decadent touch to your gathering and what's more, the basic hot chocolate recipe can be made slowly throughout the day in a slow cooker. It can then be served as people … [Read more...]
Easy to Make Sweet and Creamy Homemade Milkshakes
With the summer holidays looming we will soon be hearing 'mum can I have...' therefore we are looking at ways that you can have those same treats for much less. My three love a milkshake, freakshake or similar and therefore we have put together a roundup of sweet and creamy homemade milkshakes. These homemade milkshakes can be made by older children and even little ones can get involved with making them. Milkshakes are a great treat on a hot … [Read more...]
How to Make Homemade Fruit Facemasks
Natural facial masks are quick to make and better for the skin. Here's how to make one at home. These days so many skin care products are loaded with synthetic chemicals. Unfortunately, the skin is not an impermeable barrier. It can absorb many of the ingredients in skin care products and no one knows for sure whether the majority of them are safe – despite the assurances of the FDA. The safest alternative is to make natural skin care products … [Read more...]
12 Prosecco Cocktails to Make This Summer
A night out drinking cocktails is always a fun evening but with cocktails often costing £8 each it is not a cheap night out. However, we are here to change that with our DIY 12 Prosecco Cocktails to Make This Summer. This means that you can have a money-saving night out but enjoy the same delicious cocktails for a fraction of the price. Prosecco doesn't cost too much and is often on offer for around £6 per bottle in the supermarkets. You … [Read more...]
Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles For Summer Time
My children really enjoy yummy popsicles and frozen treats after playing outside in the summer sun. Now that the weather is turning warmer it is time to look at homemade cheap and frugal icecream alternatives. These Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles For Summer Time are cheap to make but delicious at the same time. It is a treat that you can always have ready in the freezer. By adding in some summer berries you are also sneaking in some … [Read more...]
Easy Mouthwatering Strawberry Dessert Recipes for the Family
Strawberries are such an easy fruit to grow and they are ideal for children because they don't need much caring for. They can grow easily in grow bags in most gardens. All they need is sunshine and water. Children tend to enjoy eating fruit and vegetables that themselves have grown. However, if you have a glut of fruit you may be wondering what to do with it all. Today I have a roundup of mouthwatering strawberry dessert recipes that the … [Read more...]
Co-op Wine Deals: We have searched so you don’t have to!
I have been stocking up on wine and champagne in the run-up to Christmas and New Year. This year I have needed to add more to my stock as Chloe turns 18 at the start of January and of course, we plan to celebrate with a party! Therefore I have been keeping my eyes on the supermarket wine deals. This year the Co-op wine deals are especially good. I have already stocked up on Baileys whilst it is just £10 per bottle, I … [Read more...]
Build A Healthy Back to School Lunchbox with Aldi and Me
[contact-form][contact-field label="Name" type="name" required="true" /][contact-field label="Email" type="email" required="true" /][contact-field label="Website" type="url" /][contact-field label="Message" type="textarea" /][/contact-form] Erin has now started the in the juniors and this means that she is no longer entitled to the universal free chool lunches that are provided in Key Stage 1. Instead I now need to provide a … [Read more...]
5 Chip Shop Favourites that can be Made at Home
You don’t need to be by the seaside to chow down on your favourite chip shop staples. With frozen dishes, sides and easy to make sauces, you can cook up a meal that’s not only a family-pleaser, but one that’s easy on your purse strings, too. Battered fish Battered fish is most often the centrepiece of any chip shop meal, at its best when golden and crispy on the outside, while being the picture of tender on the inside. Cod is typically the … [Read more...]
Top Tips: How to Create a Posh Italian Picnic on Budget
We have had a garden makeover and right now there are not many places I'd rather be. After 7 years of living here we have the garden we have always wanted. It has been achieved in stages as we have had new patio's put in and also new beds and borders. I am not a green fingered gardener but finally the plants are growing and the flowers are blooming. When I look at those flowers in bloom it makes me smile. I see the London Pride plant … [Read more...]