I recently finished listening to an audiobook and have no others to listen to. I am surprised by how much this has affected me - I hadn't realised just how much listening to the story unfold as I went about my day had become 'normal'. I had it playing when I was in the kitchen… Continue reading Now What Do I Listen To?
Author: CaroleHeidi
I'm a 30-something mum of two Not-So-Small humans, a cat, & a rottweiler. I read a lot, write a bit, eat too much cake and have dubious taste in music. I'm a Leader in Squirrel Scouts, and if I'm not at home, I'm probably at the Scout Hut. My hair is usually some shade of blue...
Great Blogger’s Bake Off, Week #7 – Spotted Dick
As soon as I saw it was suet puddings this week, I knew I wanted to make Spotted Dick. It's years since I had it but it makes me think of Sunday dinner at my parents' house - warm, cozy thoughts of custard and homey pudding. I've never made it before in my life and… Continue reading Great Blogger’s Bake Off, Week #7 – Spotted Dick
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Dare I See ‘How I Live Now’?
Back in university we were given a list of books to buy and read for our Writing For Young People module. It was a real mixed bag - from Where The Wild Things Are upwards in age range and variety. One of these books was How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff. It was infuriating.… Continue reading Dare I See ‘How I Live Now’?
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Quotes of the Week
Tori is playing with her cousin, Riley... Tori: He's a very funny chap! * Tori: We live a very long way away. Nannan: Oh? How far? Tori: At the end of the road. * Arthur is playing on the iPad and is very excited about play the Cars game... Arthur: I'm excitinged. Caius, you excitinged?… Continue reading Quotes of the Week
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Amaretto Cupcakes (Sponsored Post)
The other day I got an email asking if I wanted to do some more baking. I'm never one to turn down cake - especially not the chance to try something new - so I said yes please and immediately went about finding a new recipe to try on the BakingMad.com website. Now I had… Continue reading Amaretto Cupcakes (Sponsored Post)
