Meal Ideas Post/A Typical What I like to eat on a Sunday

Hello and welcome! So each week I like to write a Meal Ideas blogpost, about the meals I like to eat as I am very much a homely girl and love the old favourites and just keep it simple.

For me I don’t see that comfort food is an issue and you should enjoy what you eat, not just have it because its on your plate.

So Here is a video I put together of the food I like to eat on a Typical day and this was on Sunday when I will often have Sunday Roast if one is being cooked, with some other bits and bobs.

I had a week where I didn’t spend that much again on food and got bits and bobs. If there is food in the cupboards then I will use those items to eat first and I do know how to cook a Roast dinner myself, and looking forward to cooking one again, once I move.

I love a biscuit, a packet of crisps and some chocolate. Since not having a lunch all the time I have managed to lose weight and do feel good for it, and I think it is because I don’t put pressure on myself now when it comes to food.

There is no guilt anymore and I am so comfortable with what I eat and the having the meals I love is what I do now. I love a slice of toast in the evening if I have an early lunch/dinner as I won’t have another meal, and often will have a midnight snack and it helps me stop being hungry during the night and means I can spend extra time in bed if i want.

I do have a couple of Grocery hauls to share in the next one with more food I eat and will be doing these sorts of videos and posts on a regular basis.

My food shopping budget at the moment as it is mainly just me I buy for, but have snacks should I be with my son is £20 a week, and I am so looking forward again to having family meals again. Yes that is drawing closer as we speak once I have my own place again and a family meal is what helps my son make sure he eats his dinner or sometimes a lunch, but often he won’t always be hungry enough, but make sure he has substantial food, that can keep him going if he wants a bigger dinner if not a proper lunch.

With kids I have learned that often you just have to be flexible and go with them on what they want and allowing them to choose is helpful so no wasted food is a habit but eat with smiley faces.

So many thanks for watching and see you in the next one.

Carrie L.M X

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Shopping Ideas/Good Ideas For Easter Baskets

Hello and welcome! So this is my Weekly Shopping ideas and if you are wanting to buy some bits for Easter, then here is some Good Ideas for Easter basket ideas for kids, adult friends and other members of your family.

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So first of all, making your own chocolates. These are so easy to do, and if I get a chance I will demonstrate how I make my own chocolates and Easter eggs as all you need is

  • Chocolate milk or dark, usually the 75% cocoa chocolate
  • Moulds
  • Wooden spoon
  • Glass mixing bowl
  • Saucepan of boiling water
  • Mini Gift Food bags with personalised sticker to seal the bags or ribbon.

Check out Etsy for ideas or to buy:

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All you do is;

  • Melt the chocolate in the Glass mixing bowl on top of your saucepan with water, not touching the bowl. You can even add some butter or Golden Syrup too to make the chocolate even richer and to use it to also make Rice Krispie or Cornflakes cakes to add to the basket
  • Get your moulds and fill each mould with #chocolate.
  • And here is a Hack: Put the moulds onto a tray underneath and pour the chocolate in each one of the moulds, and then put in the fridge or even as I have done before in the Freezer and then they will last longer and then melt some more chocolate to act as glue to seal them if they are an easter egg mould or edible baking glue
  • Put in bags, and a really good touch is to add a little message in each one.

Poundland do some really good decor and gifts for Easter too and check out Wish and Amazon as you could do a personalised box of chocolates if you didn’t want to make a basket. Add a Jar of Cocoa Powder, with some marshmellows and put “Just add milk and cream”.

5 Ingredient Wholesome Homemade Easter Eggs Just 81 Calories

What else you can do is get some old childhood favourite chocolate and sweets into a jar to add to a gift basket with Easter masks, colour papers of Easter images or if you are going to have an Easter get together as hopefully lockdown may end then, have your own Pick ‘n’ Mix table.

Why not add a book about Easter and a Easter Holiday Film. You make it as fun as possible and enjoy it. I think with Lockdown we could all do with a treat and be able to spend time with all the people we love again.

Many thanks for reading

Carrie L.M X

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Saturday Morning post/Pinterest and New Youtube Channels I have been watching

Hello, so yes I am late again with this post again, but that is because I have spent the morning filming some new videos for my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUDFIqjVKLy7NhtcR6Hy0Tg

There are a few new Get Ready with me ones done if you like those, and I have been researching to add to my Pinterest and to brainstorm.

I have on my Pinterest created more boards.

Please check out my Pinterest below:

The new Youtube channels I have found are within my likes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=LL

The Wads,

Sophie Shohet

Gary Barlow Official and I am loving his videos where he sings with many actors and artists. Do check them out.

Abby Blyth

So go over to their channels, I love them because they are very real and so great to watch, and it is nice to see how others live and are relatable.

I would like to watch a bit of TV today if I get a chance and still got my Weekend chat video to film. I am trying to fit in a bit of reading too as I at least want to finish one book I am currently on so read a bit today, so I think I am going to see if I can read a bit everyday, to help me.

When I do I will do a review so keep a look out for this and if you have any books you’d like to recommend to me that I may not have in my stash let me know. I am always looking for recommendations.

I have done a few unboxing videos where I have bought some new books for this year, this is due to go live tomorrow, so see link above to watch these too, along with my weekly chat videos and Life coaching and Child Safety.

So that is it, and thank you for your time and see you soon.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie L.M X

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Fashion Look Book/My Everyday Fashion

Hello and welcome! So it is time for a new Fashion Look Book post talking about My Everyday Fashion.

So the first item is a top. I do like dresses, but I love a top which is patterned, as I don’t do plain and leggings most of the time. Yet I always make sure I have at least one pair of Bootcut Black Trousers to, and Jeggings.

YOINS Women Long Sleeve V Neck Shirts Plaid Casual Tops Check Classical Blouses for Ladies

This top from Amazon at around £20 has been on my mind for a while because of the colours the checked pattern and how it fits. I think that this is a valuable item to have in your wardrobe, and will last for many Autumn and Winter Seasons and have selected as a new piece for this year, because of the casual effect it has and looks comfortable aswell as stylish.

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I love a Boot, especially Ankle Boots and this one caught my eye instantly on Amazon, and my size (5) have gone and only a few sizes left. I love this colour and would be a great matching Boot to go with the top I shared, and the one below. This Boot comes in a White Colour but this one, in Mauroon colour is the one that stands out for me.

Asvivid Women Casual Round Neck Long Sleeve Blouse Shirts Tops Star Printed Pullover Sweatshirt

Now this top instantly caught my eye and is covered in a beautiful stars and is in my size and there are many different patterns and styles of this top available. Definitly a piece for the Autumn, Winter and Spring for those evenings where it can be warm during the day but chilly still in the evening. This to is around £18.99.

The White Boot of the one above would be a good item that would be a perfect match for this top.

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A pair of Jeggings would be a good item to have and when I had a pair I lived in them like Leggings and want to add a pair to my wardrobe this year aswell as they last for a long time, and are great for all seasons and would look good with the two tops I have shared along with the Boots I have included. These Jeggings are £25 and still available and great piece to wear everyday.

Now I checked on Amazon, shoes from one of my favourite stores, Dune, and when I worked in Kingston I would always go to this store in Bentalls and would treat myself.

MARCO TOZZI Women's 2-2-23744-26 Damen Sneaker

I have selected these. I have also added a pair of Boots to my shop from Dune too, but these are a “Carrie”, yes me, Trainer and because of the glitz on this trainer definitely is a must and the colour is perfect with the tops I have selected and the Jeggings I have chosen. WHAT AN OUTFIT!

find. Casual Ankle Leather Boots, Women's Boots

Now you have these Boots. I have a pair like this in my collection and I have had them for ages. I haven’t worn them a lot, but I have done and I love them. It is great to upscale an outfit and can be an Everyday Boot. These are from Dune and priced a about £27, oh and the trainers above are around £54.

MARCO TOZZI Women's 2-2-26295-25 Schnürboot Snow Boot

Now when I saw these as I scrolled down on my Laptop, I was like Hugh Grant as Daniel Cleaver in Bridget Jones “Hello Mummy”. Yes these Boots called to me and if they were a person they would be swarve and suffiticated. These Boots I could not miss selecting, to buy and my word they are gorgeous.

Will they have a place in my closet?

ASAFUCKINGLUTLEY.

Oh boy, I love this world sometimes, I really do.

So that is it and my Look Book for this week but there will be more to come.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie L.M X

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Meal Ideas/Favourite Snacks

Hello and welcome! It is another Meal Ideas post talking about my Favourite Snacks as I have a Grocery Haul video of snacks I bought. These were a Pound or under, and I love having biscuits and some choccolate. I even got a packet of Brioche Buns, for a quid and great for breakfasts and when I have my midnight feed.

See video below:

My son when he visits love these too, and I didn’t buy a meal type food, because I have due to move back into London and so being limited with my weekly shop, and will buy more once I have settled in my new place.

Shortbread is a childhood favourite and the one thing I am going to buy when I move is a biscuit tin likemy nan used to have, with these types if biscuits. I do like to treat myself to some luxury foxes biscuits, whch you can see and for the price, one word, QUALITY.

So the total shop was £5.95, so I have just over £14 left of this weeks budget to spare.

I love to have these bits on hand to satisfy my sweet and chocolate daily crush.

Many thanks for watching,

Carrie L.M X

Shopping Ideas/Sales You Just Can’t Miss

Hello and welcome! It is Monday once again and this weeks Shopping ideas. First off, if you would like to see my new Tea and Biscuits video I did yesterday then click here: Tea and Biscuits Sunday Afternoon post/COVID/Brexit/Lockdown

So to kick off this Shopping ideas blog, Sales you just can’t miss, Debenhams have a Closing Down Sale and I am going to take full advantage and includes Fashion and beauty products from what I have seen so far and I am so going to miss Debenhams because it was always my Sunday go to store and so Bye Debenhams but I am going to make a final purchase before it ends, and will show you once these items are bought and arrive of what they are like.

https://www.debenhams.com/

Maine New England - Peach Lurex Trim Hoodie

These types of tops are great because they can be worn throughout the year, brighten up your casual wardrobe, and be feminine at the same time.

bluezoo - Girls' Pink Hiker Boots

Check these out. These are girls fury Pink boots and gorgeous. They are selling fast so get in quick if you are going to check these out.

Grey Animal Jacquard Leggings

See these. Rock chick Galore. I love these and as a leggings girls these are right up my alley.

What can one say, just ha “I love fashion”.

Natural Patchwork Stitch Jumper

Boohoo.com The often have sales and there is a 20% off sale on everything.

Newlook 25% Off Everything

So I will post more on Sales next week, but for now have a good week ahead and see you soon.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie L.M X

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Saturday Morning Post/How I spend my Saturdays

Hello, here is my new week Saturday Morning post and I don’t want to tempt fate, but I am well, I think moving today and see my life changing and I cannot wait. Not going to say too much as I do not want to jink it either , but yes it could well and truly be moving day and I even prayed just now hoping it will be. I love my home town London and going back home into London has been something I have been wanting for a long while.

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Plus I get to be with my new love and that gives me such a hug and cannot wait for my life to change.

So Saturday’s, they are to me a day of extra rest and taking it extra easy. Its days like these where I don’t want to be rushed or pestered just left alone to enjoy my first day of the weekend and be with myself and spending time sometimes talking with friends or my new love.

Now I love watching youtube and creating content too, so if you have not visited my Youtube channel as of yet, then please click here to access it: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUDFIqjVKLy7NhtcR6Hy0Tg

And thank you to those who have followed me on my channel, other sites and other blogs, it really means a lot.

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So my favourite meal for a Saturday is often a takeaway same as Friday’s but where I do something a bit different compared to during the week and I think I am going to see if I can treat myself to a pizza today, with some Garlic bread and a can of coke, but we shall see how the day evolves as I just am ready to be in my new home and have a place I can call my own again.

I am also going to film my Try on video today and will do this once I have had my coffee and I do have another few items to unbox so willl film this too.

I may be working at a holiday camp again soon, the one I used to go to as a kid in Clacton as I loved it there, but does depend on Lockdown, and if I do I will let you know and come down and visit. It is a lovely holiday camp and was my favourite part of my childhood in the summer and will always love it there so hope that happens and yes a holiday abroad too.

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So am I ready for Lockdown to be removed?

Yes, absolutley, it is being able to go to a theatre again and I am desperate to go to a musical festival again and go to a football match. I love having things at the weekend especially to look forward to not every weekend as said because to me they are a day of rest and recuperation, and going to the cinema, I mean who does not want that?

So I hope you to have a relaxing weekend and see you in the next blog.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie L.M X

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Fashion Look Book/New at Amazon/My Staple pieces

Hello and many thanks for visiting my site today. Each week I like to do a Fashion look book and have been looking on one of my favourite sites, Amazon to find some new pieces I want to add to my collection for this year.

I do have many staple pieces and here are my choices for this weeks post.

Footwear: Ladies Faux Fur Grip Sole Winter Warm Ankle Womens.

There are many colours and have added this to my list of items to buy. I love these style of Boots being a leggings girl, and good for long walks and keeping you feet toastie and warm.

I am also looking for some new pairs of leggings as I have a few which have holes in. I will at some point sow these up, but always like to have plenty of pairs.

You can get packs of leggings for a really good price and found these where you can buy a pack of three. In black, navy blue or grey.

Then there are jumper, Sweatshirts and t-shirts. I love a jumper or Sweatshirt which has diamonties or pearls and chosen this sweatshirt. I love these oversize types and I have bought a new T-Shirt today which will be in a unboxing video or haul, and eve the smallest of images and pictures can make a different to a white or black top.

Blooming Jelly Women's Chunky Sweater Crewneck Sweatshirt Knit Lantern Sleeve Oversized Pullover Sweater with Pearls

Here is an example of the type of T-Shirts you can get at Amazon and for reasonable prices.

They do packs of T-Shirt and these are great to wear when layering up when it is cold, but I like a T-Shirt with a logo or is different to the normal T-Shirts there are, however these are an option if you do stripes and plane Tees.

Blooming Jelly Womens Rainbow T Shirt Round Neck Short Sleeve Summer Tops Cute Graphic Tees

I like these types and is one I have selected as I like statement items and would like to work with an Amazon fashion store threw Amazon as I would like to create my own T-Shirts with some inspiration logos and styles for curvy women like myself.

It is all about adding to your wardrobe and making it interesting and for your own personal style.

So do check Amazon as I love buying from this site as there is so many things you can purchase for real good prices.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie L.M X

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Meal Ideas/My love for a Curry

Hello and welcome! Today it is another Weekly Meal ideas blog talking about my love for a curry. I used to have Curry Sunday’s where I wouldn’t have a roast dinner but have a curry instead. Having themes for your weekly meal planner is the great way to keep meal times interesting for kids and can help make the most of the food you have in your cupboards, fridge and freezer.

Please see my Grocery Haul video for this week:

Add to what you have and a weekly budget when it comes to groceries than monthly.

So I still have some money left from this weeks shop and so got some curry sauce left and so will use this tomorrow to get a few more bits. I didn’t want to get too much as I am due to move out soon, and so limiting what I buy as I will be hopefully moving more into central London and go back home.

So a curry is what I have most weeks and so bought two chicken fillets, a jar of Chicken Tikka Sauce and microwave rice and haven’t used all of the sauce and was able to divide the rice for two meals this week and the sauce has lasted me three meals.

Today I had a winter favourite, Chicken Curry, Rice and chips. Now I do prefer chunkier chips, so will buy bigger size chips, but it was what already was there and I have a preference of the type of chips I like to buy so will add these along with some more chicken and may pick up some vegetables to add to it as I have often done this too, as I only spent £8.74 and my budget for this week was £20 even though I like to if I can keep it under £10 or just over.

I also bought some snacks and will need to replenish these too, but still won’t need that much.

So my top tips when it comes to Meal Ideas:

  • Check items online that you need once you have checked to see what you already have stored that can be used for meals in the week
  • Keep cleaning items and pharmacy separate from your Grocery budget
  • Have a meal plan each week and have a calendar that you can put in meal ideas if you have a big family
  • Have food that can spread out through the week and even the week after depending on the best before or use by dates

Good theme ideas:

  • Curry night or weekend
  • Meat free meals
  • Burger feast and teach your kids on how to make a homemade burger
  • Buffet night
  • Movie night
  • Friday Takeaway night

They are just a few. Just get the most out of your food and love it.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie L.M X

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Shopping Ideas Post/Seasonal Living

Hello and welcome! So first of all I have filmed a new Get Ready with me video, so check this out: Get Ready with me, no contouring and using a new concealor.

Plus an Unboxing Video: Unboxing items from Amazon and Wish.

I have created another video about Gifts I like to receive and how I save money.

In this blog post I am talking about Seasonal Living as I don’t eat or buy the same items when it comes to Winter and Summer. I like to layer up for Winter and have comfort food more during Winter, like a cup of tea and biscuits, a curry and stews, and so miss having a slow cooker as I think this is must when it comes to kitchen appliances and great for winter food.

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I also love and will be buying some cuppa soups as when it is snowing and bitterly cold that is a luxury item for me and a change from a roll or sandwich. I love making the food I buy go a long way so I can get plenty of meals out of and not having to pop to the shops again in the week if I can help it.

I have filmed another grocery haul which will be in my meal ideas blog post this week. I try to not to shop for the sake of it, but keep a wish list of items I would like to buy at some point.

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It is good to have wish lists aswell as must haves. Wish lists are good because you can send them to friends and family when it comes to kids or your birthday, rather than items that you don’t really want, and helps the gift buyer more, than when you don’t.

I get mind boggled of what to buy my youngest niece for example because she has many clothes and toys that are handmedowns from her two sisters. So a wish list is just a heads up of ideas to help you buy the gift they want and with kids they don’t mind if it is the same as another toy, they just like to receive it and know you love them with a cuddle and kiss to. Those are the gifts that are endless and can’t be returned.

When it comes to fashion I love plenty of sweaters and jumpers, and a good scarve and if you check out some of my outfits in my Weekly Fashion Look books. you will see that I treat myself to a new scarf each year and is a staple item.

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I also love Hot chocolate and so far the Marks and Spencer box of chocolate sachets seem to be the best one…and great as a winter warmer for the hands, and I am dying to find a Ginger Whiskey as when I was given a shot of one it was lovely and did warm me up a treat.

Winter food is anything that is a hug on a plate and clothes are a tight cuddle even if there is no one there to cuddle you on winter days, and feel comfortable and at peace.

Many thanks for reading,

Carrie L.M X

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