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Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day!

Valentines day also know as saint valentines day or the feast of saint valentine,It is known as the celebration of love and affection where generally cards,candy,gifts,dating and special church services occur.If I am honest I believe that people should generally show more love and affection and to everyone not just those they are closest to....However I do love the whole valentines day celebration what is better than spending the day with those you love and getting a card and gifts...If we are honest with ourselfs we all yearn for that,even a card with some meaningful words a handwritten poem or a romantic walk,It's the feeling of knowing you are loved,And i believe even single people can enjoy the day for starters you get to buy some chocolate and eat it all yourself...or a pizza! and you can slob out watching films ect to your hearts content and while your at it buy yourself a few treats...because your worth it.

Anyway's we love valentines day here and celebrated it in style...of course....I was spoilt as was my boyfriend we gave each other balloons,cards,chocolate,I got a fabulous lips cushion too and a lovely and ever so sweet love sign which i have put on our kitchen window seal and did i mention my lush flowers? I totally love them!!.I am still waiting for my boyfriend to tuck into his love heart cake,I also got him socks,pants and a Hulk figure.
We have pretty much lost our balloons to Aaron! and of course valentines day wouldnt be the same without a valentines day tutu outfit from Alisha.

I hope you have all had a great day whether in a loving relationship or a singleton treating themself rotten!

Loving winter warmers and healther foods

Loving winter warmers and healthier foods 

So we have decided to start a meal plan,consisting of winter warmers-frugal food meals and generally healthier food and as most of it is from using basics like potatoes,carrots,onions or fruit.I love it as it means i get to have the occasional muffin in the knowledge that i know what i'm putting in my body and combined with a healthy dinner + exercise it will all help towards my goal of losing weight and getting into shape!
Oh and did i mention we are also hoping it will cut down the cost of our shopping bills as a lot of things we will buy in big packs like carrots rather than getting the odd one and it can be used over several different meals.

Please do leave a comment with any healthy/or generally cheap and easy meals or pudding that we can try to help broaden our choices.

The other day I cooked a Sausage and onion casserole with boiled potatoes,and also made some frozen yogurt.

How to make instant frozen berry yogurt.

Ingredients:

250g frozen mixed berries

250g 0% fat greek yogurt

1Tablespoon of honey.

blend berries,yogurt and honey in a food processor for 20 seconds until it comes together in a smooth ice-cream mixture. scoop into bowls and serve.

My kids prefer runnier frozen yogurt so i added a dash of milk into the processor too but that is down to preference.

Eeeeeee lookies

Guardians Of The Galaxy Wacky Wobbler Rocket Raccoon. From what i gaver you can also get star-lord,groot and gamora.

I loved the film and so when i saw this in my local shop i just had to get it!

Banana muffins!

We baked some Scrummy Banana Muffins

Fancy making some? then read on:

Ingrediants:

200g plain flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 large bananas,mashed

150g caster sugar

1 egg

75g of butter,melted

How to make it:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 c/gas mark 4. place 12 paper muffin cases into a muffin tin.
2. Sift together the flour,baking powder,bicarbonate of soda and salt and set aside.
3. combine the mashed bananas,sugar,egg and melted butter into a large bowl,fold in the flour mixture and mix until smooth.
4. spoon evenly into baking cases in muffin tin.
5. bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until muffins spring back when lightly tapped.
6. ENJOY

Late Valentines day ideas.

Panacking about what to do or buy? left it till the last minute? well don't fear as i have combined a list from Argos plus some other great ideas that is bound to have something to suit everyone's budget for that guy/woman in your life or of your dreams!


Argos:

A Batman adult fleece robe £18.74 normally £24.99

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9062719.htm


Me to you slippers £13.49 normally £17.99

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2272915.htm


Baylis & Harding woman's Rhubarb and Vanilla heart gift £14.99 normally £19.99

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3588158.htm


Grab a Valentines accessory decoration kit £14.99  and have a romantic night in with candles and a homecooked meal or takeaway

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2453404.htm


If you forget to buy a card no biggie there are lots of free E cards you can email to your loved one.
Or how about getting crafty with their lunch for work? use red or pink card to cut out a heart and write on it your own personal message,maybe write some love notes on post it's and stick them around the house where they will be found like the kettle,fridge,bathroom mirror ect. you can even use card along with ribbon or string to make a love banner and hang on the front door for the return home from work. or if you cant afford to splurge on a meal out why not buy a cheap and cheerful pizza and cut it into a heart shape. or make waffles cut into hearts and add whipped cream and some strawberries. If she or he likes reading again use card to create and design some unique book marks.... you can even do a romantic walk to watch the sunset,if you drive then drive somewhere with a nice view take a picnic(to eat in the car of course or if the weathers half decent take a rug to eat on then later to lay back and stargaze) the ideas are endless but i hope a few of my ideas help you out.! Don't forget to leave me a comment I would love to know your plans!

What is Global Development Delay?

What is Global Development Delay?

I have lost count of the amount of times i am asked the question "What is Global Development Delay?" I am still learning myself but here is some information i have learnt or come across so far..


Global Development Delay(GDD) is the term used to describe a condition that occurs during the developmental period of a child between birth to 18 years old. It tends to be defined by the child being diagnosed with having a lower interllectual functioning than what is perceived as 'normal'.
normally accompanied by having significant limitations in communication, it is said to affect 1-3 % of the population.

The main causes of GDD are Chromosomal and or genetic abnormalities such as Down's Syndrome and Fragile X Syndrome or abnormalities with the structure or development of the brain or spinal cord such as Cerebral Palsy or Spina Bifida.
Other causes can inlude being bon early or infections such as Congenital Rubella or Meningitis.
Lots of tests can be done to identify the underlining cause of GDD.


Signs of Global Development Delay:

• unable to sit on the floor without support by 8 months
• unable to crawl by 12 months
• has poor social skills/judgement
• unable to rollover by 6 months
• has communication problems
• has fine/gross motor difficulties
• shows aggressive behavior as a coping skill

Now with our son he had all the above signs, he also had trouble taking milk both via breast feeding or a bottle,he suffered reflux,would literally act like he was gagging while drinking and would need to stop constantly,he stayed on smooth pureed food until 18 months as he kept choking any time we tried anything lumpy so we took a step back and gradually added the odd lump in his food till he could cope with it.Our son has had lots of tests including urine samples,blood tests and a mri scan with more to follow he also uses piedro boots to help his stability as he has hypermobility problems as well,luckily a few months ago he started to walk(he will be 4 in may) it was such a victory to witness!!

We have a long road ahead with more goals to reach and things to learn but our son will get there in his own time. I hope this may help those of you that have asked me to understand the condition a bit better :)

Rachels birthday part one

So Rachel turned 14,I have no idea where all the time goes...

As a birthday treat and as a late birthday treat for her sister Carla we treated them to a trip to London and a stay over at the Blackfriars Premier Inn. 

One of the things we made sure we did was pop into Forbidden Planet,My god it was amazing it was my first trip there and Geek heaven don't even come close to describing it....needless to say we did not leave empty handed,here is a look at the few things i got for myself alone :)

I grabbed this awesome plants vs zombies t.shirt a steal at the reduced price of just £4.99

A fantastic Joker cup

Travel cards holder perfect for me to keep train tickets or bus tickets safe

And last but not least a fantastic Jar Jar pop funko,I love star wars and Jar Jar is my favorite character, I know hes not everyone's first choice but each to their own and hes mine,he also happens to be my first funko!

A great start to our visit to London, coming up London Dungeons,Madame Tassauds and sight seeing

What came through my letterbox these last few weeks? Week 7(+ extras)

Not done a Letterbox post for a while but I'm getting back on track so here we go:

A weekly run up of goodies received in the post whether it be reviews/freebies or comp wins :)

Week #7

Freebies:

Comp wins:

Reviews: