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  • Start Your Day The Right Way
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    Start Your Day The Right Way

    13 November 2025

    It is six weeks until Christmas, this means we will be eating more indulgently. Which is why we need to look at how to start your day the right way. We all at times love a brunch or a good old fry up, especially after a heavy night the night before. But for me, I find starting the day with a healthier start does help me through the day. It also makes me feel a little better about myself. Protein powders are an easy way to give your metabolism that boost it needs. Especially before a work out. This is…

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  • Easy Chicken Slow Cooker Recipes
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    Easy Chicken Slow Cooker Recipes

    26 October 2025

    Today is day 26 of Blogtober 2025 and today I am going off topic with some easy slow cooker chicken recipes. As I am eating more chicken than I used to as it is now just myself and C. I have been trying to up our meal times and try some new recipes. What better time to try some slow cooker recipes that you can smell as soon as you open the door. Below is a mix of recipes I have tried and others that I am wanting to try that I have saved. Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Ingredients 4…

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  • Gluten Free Banana Flapjacks
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    Gluten Free Banana Flapjacks

    5 October 2025

    Today is Blogtober 2025 Day 5. I am going off topic from today prompt. Sunday is a day where we may find ourselves in the kitchen baking. With is why I am sharing my Gluten Free Banana Flapjacks recipe. As many of you will know C thankfully is gluten intolerant and nothing more after testing over the Summer. This means, although she can eat gluten but it just affects her, we do eat mostly gluten free. One area I have not been great with is baking, until we decided to try these. This is such an easy recipe and has…

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  • The Ritual of Soup
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    The Ritual of Soup

    4 October 2025

    Day 4 of Blogtober 2025 is The Ritual of Soup. The weather is getting cooler and there is nothing nicer than a bowl of homemade soup. Below I am sharing some of my homemade soup recipes. When the weather is cold, or you have had a busy day and just need something warm and tasty to give you that home comfort you need a bowl of homemade soup always does the job. Tomato Basil Soup 2 Cans Chopped Tomatoes1 Onion – Chopped2 Cloves Garlic – chopped2 Cups of Vegetable StockFresh BasilCream – optional Chicken Noodle Soup Shredded cooked chicken1 Onion…

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  • How To Keep Our Energy Levels In The Hot Weather
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    How To Keep Our Energy Levels In The Hot Weather

    21 July 2025

    There is no denying the weather has been very hot, with the warm weather to make another appearance. Here in the UK, we are just not used to the hot weather or prepared for it. One thing myself and everyone I know is saying is how low our energy levels are. Which is why I am sharing How To Keep Our Energy Levels In The Hot Weather. Stay Hydrated The obvious thing is to stay hydrated. I am so thankful to my water bottles as they keep my drinks cool all day and all night. Make sure you have your…

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  • Easy Homemade Ice Lollies
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    Easy Homemade Ice Lollies

    21 June 2025

    One way to keep cool during this hot weather, is ice lollies. Especially homemade ice lollies which the kids can help with making. What You Will Need All you need is the basic ingredients, nothing fancy. Fruit & Juice Lollies (No Blender) These are probably the quickest and easiest lollies to make. Plus a great way of giving your kids fruit. These are much healthier than those you buy in the shop Just pop your chosen fruit into the moulds and then pour over the fruit juice and pop into the freezer. These take 4 – 6 hours to freeze…

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  • Realistic Meal Planning for Tired Parents
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    Realistic Meal Planning for Tired Parents

    9 June 2025

    Meal planning when you’re tired, stressed, or just completely over it can feel impossible. Between parenting, work, health. Our family still want to be fed every single day. Meal planning really does help, although I am not the type of person who will say we will have this on Monday, this on Tuesday etc. I do meal plan 7 dinners. Which is why I am sharing how to do Realistic Meal Planning for Tired Parents Keep It Simple Stop looking at social media. We all see the posts about the fantastic meals that some serve up to the family every…

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  • Easy Lemon Chicken And Couscous
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    Easy Lemon Chicken And Couscous

    13 May 2025

    It has been a few weeks since I last shared a new recipe that we have tried out. C often sends through links of new recipes to try. This is easier as she is far more fussy than I am. She recently sent me a link for a recipe that she found on TikTok Easy Lemon Chicken And Couscous. I am not really up on this platform apart from looking at videos from the kids. This recipe is so quick and easy to make. You just need to be a little prepared to marinate the chicken before cooking. Ingredients Chicken…

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  • One Pot Chorizo And Rice
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    Quick and Easy One Pot Chorizo And Rice Recipe

    31 March 2025

    C and I are trying new recipes. Our reason behind this is to try to make meal times more interesting and not just having to eat. This week I am sharing a lovely Quick and Easy One Pot Chorizo And Rice Recipe. You will have seen my other recipes, we have recently tried. If not you can find them below I will be trying this recipe for Nando style nachos soon as this sounds perfect comfort food. This recipe is so quick and easy to prepare. If you love chorizo you will love this recipe. Plus as it is all…

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  • Fruity Chicken & Sweet Potato Curry
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    Easy Fruity Chicken & Sweet Potato Curry Recipe

    24 March 2025

    As you know C and I are making sure we are eating healthily. Especially as we are both suffering a lot lately. With everything being such a chore, we decided to try a few new recipes a week. This way we can make meal times fun again. Last week I shared our Satay Crispy Rice recipe. Today I am sharing another new recipe we have found Fruity Chicken & Sweet Potato Curry. We are getting our inspiration from online and tv shows. This recipe was inspired by one we saw on tv and is shared on the Lidls website. C…

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