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May Degustabox | Subscription Box Review

by StaceyUpdated on June 19, 2017June 20, 2017

It definitely seems to be picnic season right now, so it was a great treat to receive a picnic themed May Degustabox. There were only a few brands that I had previously heard of in this one, so it was good to try some new brands and foods that I wouldn’t have considered before. Enjoy 10 to 15 surprise products, many are completely new to the market! Receive your Degustabox every month filled with goodies. All for much less than you would pay in the shops! So what was inside the May Degustabox?

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Our May favourites | Parties, LEGO, and fish

by StaceyUpdated on June 16, 2017June 17, 2017

I can’t quite believe we’re now almost half way through the year – it seems to have gone seriously quick. I think probably because J has been at school and I’ve only had one child to contend with during the day. Apart from the mornings he is at pre school too, of course 🙂 Anyway, what did we get up to during May? Looking back, it was a busy one!

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Bohns syn free rubs & spices | Review

by StaceyUpdated on April 30, 2019June 6, 2017

Just one of the great things about Slimming World is the fact I can eat as much lean meat as I like, and not have to worry about counting syns on it. Some ready prepared meats with flavourings are synnable (yes, that is a word in SW vocabulary) so I try to buy it plain and add my own syn free flavourings. Whether it be a pre-prepared spice mix or I mix my own; but recently I was sent some rubs & spices to try from Bohns. They are all syn free too which is great news for Slimming World followers! …

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A feast fit for a Paw Patrol party!

by StaceyUpdated on July 1, 2018June 2, 2017

Party planning is one of my favourite things to do, so when I don’t have anything to plan, I feel a bit lost. I find one of the best parts is planning the food; I like to match the food to the party theme, and the first place I head to is Pinterest! There were so many brilliant ideas for Paw Patrol party food that I ended up using, but I came up with a few of my own too. I made the food labels myself using PicMonkey and then it just took a bit of time to assemble them. I always …

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6 Simple Tips For Cooking On A Budget

by Stacey May 19, 2017May 19, 2017

When it comes to cooking, a 3-pronged approach works great: cook often, cook good food, and cook within your budget. The first two are quite easy but the budget is definitely the hard part. What can make a budget more manageable is adopting habits that are not only easy to stick with but also sustainable. Here are 6 essential habits to help you cook within your budget. Do you practice any of these already? 1. Adopt Meal Planning It is essential to plan your meals and snacks. You will often hear about why it is so important to have a …