Here’s how to be treatwise this Easter Break
Family-friendly, treat-wise tips for surviving the Easter break — ideas to balance treats with fun and mindful moments each year.
Chocolate
A Halloween inspired chocolate-orange cake . . .
We decided that we would make a Chocolate with a hint of orange Halloween inspired chocolate-orange cake. I found the recipe in an old cookery book and just adapted it slightly.
Pampering Gifts Ideas this Christmas
The world is busy, and most people feel that they don’t have enough time to take care of themselves. So, what better way to be pampered than with one of these thoughtful presents or pampering gifts? Every year, we look for new and creative ways to give gifts so we can show our loved ones … Read more
Zodiac Sign inspired Mother’s Day Gifts #ad
This Mother’s Day spend some quality time with your Mum in a way that is truly memorable. What can you give the woman who always puts you first? Give her your time. Celebrate motherhood by making the promise of an unforgettable experience. To identify the perfect gift for your mother, Red Letter Days has decoded … Read more
Baking with children – Cadbury Owl Cake
The Task Every year since the Beans were born I have tasked myself with making their birthday cakes. Last week we celebrated Beanie Boy’s 6th Birthday and he asked if I could make him Hedwig from Harry Potter. This was music to my ears because I had just been sent a goody bag of chocolate … Read more
We all need a #RedHotHitofHappiness every now and then right . . .
If I were to receive an email asking “would you like to receive some biscuits?” I would be daft to say no would’t I?! Well, if that email were to say “would you like to receive some ‘chocolate’ biscuits?” surely it would be illegal to say no, right?! Come on back me up here will … Read more
Give Luxury Chocolates to someone special this Christmas
Come on, what would Christmas be if we didn’t have chocolate?! I paused for a moment today when buying stocking fillers for the Beans to question whether or not they really needed chocolate, no probably not BUT it’s Christmas and everyone deserves chocolate at Christmas. I can barely make it through a standard day without … Read more
Make it a Thorntons Easter
I always think the first half of the year flies past in the blink of an eye; it doesn’t seem five minutes since we were celebrating Christmas, then it was JB’s First Birthday, Mother’s Day, Hubby’s Birthday and NOW it’s time for Easter!!! It has to be said Easter is perhaps one of my most … Read more
Give a little Hotel Chocolat for Christmas
Providing the day ends in a ‘y’ I think 99% of the time you’re going to be onto a winner if you give chocolate as a gift, sure there are the odd few people who don’t like chocolate but most do and for those that do, I think you would win some serious brownie points … Read more