November favourites!

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My second to lost monthly post of the year. And again ive not really loved all that much. With it being close to christmas i havent really been buying new things to try out but what i have loved this month is:




  • Original Source vanilla and raspberry shower gel - Im a big fan of sweet fruity scents so this shower gel is a total winner for me!
  • No7 moisture drench lipstick in soft tulip - This month i revisited my trusted no7 lipstick. Perfect shade for autumn/winter
  • Nikeflex trainers 
  • Winter mugs - I have a slight thing for mugs and when i sore these two i just had to have them. They are just too cute and very christmassy and were an absolute bargain too

What have you been loving this month? Are you getting into the christmas spirit yet?

xx

Mens Gift Guide

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I really struggle buying gifts for men,and as Christmas is coming up i decided to throw together this mens gift guide with the help of my boyfriend, so us women can get an idea of what men actually want as gifts.

Aftershave
Games
Clothes 
Gift sets
A new watch
Gadgets ( so they can let out the little kid in themselves)
Trainers
DVD box sets

Pretty much what us girls want really. And to be honest you cant really go wrong with a good smelly item. Everyone wants to smell nice. I hope this has given you a few ideas. Its not much but that's the general idea of what men want you to buy them. 

Is there anything you would add to the list? 

xx








October Favourites!

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Is it really 2 months till Christmas? How quick has this year gone?!
I only have a few favourites this month which are

  • Loccitane hand cream (vanilla bouquet) - leaves your hands smelling sweet and feeling super soft
  • Avon make up setting spray - This has worked wonders for me. My make-up is forever coming off so a quick spray of this after applying my make up makes it last all day
  • The Body shop mango beautifying oil - I've been using this after every shower its not greasy at all and absorbs so quick. It also smells amazing!
  • Nails inc polish - I got this free out of a magazine its a great autumnal colour. 
  • Garnier micellar extra gentle cleansing wipes - These are great for removing your make up and are super soft. Although you should really use a cleanser to do so. These are great for a one off use

What have you been loving? Are you excited for Christmas?

xx

Homemade Apple Pie!!

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My dad had asked me to make him an apple pie. Being the good daughter that i am i attempted to make one. Ive never made one before so i was glad when it turned out okay. I know it doesnt look anything special but it is homemade (accept the pastry, that was a mix) Shhhhh!! If you have spare time on your hands or are good at making pastry you could always make your own.
I thought i would share the recipe with you and you too could make it for a loved one or even treat yourself. 

Ingredients
For the filling

  • 1kg Bramley apples
  • 140g golden caster sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp flour
For the pastry(if you want to make it from scratch)
  • 225g butter (room temp)
  • 50g golden caster sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 350g plain flour
Method
  1. Put a layer of kitchen roll on a large baking sheet, then peel, quarter, core and slice the apples to about 5mm thick. Lay evenly on the baking sheet. Put kitchen roll on top and set aside for later.
  2. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Break in 1 egg and 1 egg yolk (keep the white for later)Mix together for just under a minute, it will look a bit like scrambled egg. Now add the flour a third at a time until it starts to clump together, then use your hands to gather it and work into a ball. Wrap in cling film. Chill for 45 minutes. Mix together the sugar, cinnamon and flour for the filling in a large bowl that will hold the apples also.
  3. Heat the oven to 190C fan/ 170C gas 5. Once pastry is chilled lightly beat the egg white with a fork. Cut off a third of the pastry and put to one side while you role out the other 2 thirds. Line the pastry in a 20cm round and 4cm deep pie tin, leaving a slight overhang. Roll the remaining third to make the lid. Pat the apples dry with nthe kitchen roll and add to sugar mix. Give a quick mix with your hands and then pile into your pie tin.
  4. Brush a little water around the pastry rim. Apply the lid and press the edges together. Trim edges with a knife. Make 5 little slashes on the lid to let steam escape. Brush egg white on top and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 40-45mins until golden brown. Leave and sit for 5-10mins then sprinkle more sugar on top ready for serving.
I would love to see if you tried making this. 

xx