A good game of monopoly taking over 4 hours to complete 😂
No churn Daim bar ice cream recipe.
Friday, 18 August 2023
Hey readers,
The ingredients for this no-churn ice cream recipe can be combined in only 10 minutes, and then the mixture is left to freeze.
It's an excellent dinner party dessert to prepare in advance.
Ingredients.
* 397g of condensed milk.
* 600ml cream.
* 6 Daim bars, roughly chopped.
Method.
1. Pour the condensed milk and double cream into a large mixing bowl.
Beat with an electric mixer for about 10 minutes until thick and voluminous.
Fold in 4 of the chopped Daim bars. Freeze in a lidded freezer-proof container until firm.
2. Scoop into bowls and sprinkle over the remaining chopped Daim bars to serve.
Enjoy.
Cheers for reading X
5 wonderful benefits of reading books to kids at night
Monday, 14 August 2023
Hey readers,
The activities your kids engage in before night may be the reason for their difficulty sleeping.
Before going to bed, watching TV or playing video games may affect how well they sleep.
The good news is that reading at night can ensure they sleep better and wake up feeling rested and ready to take on the day.
Continue reading to learn more about the advantages of reading at night.
1. Bonding time.
Whatever their age, having you all to yourself during a bedtime reading gives your child a chance they might not otherwise have during the day.
A night-time book shared with your child when they're snuggly and ready for bed is the perfect time for cuddles, bonding, and making cosy memories that will last a lifetime.
2. It enhances attention.
Why read to your kids?
Their focus will increase if they remain still and listen to a beautiful bedtime story!
Reading is much more complicated than watching TV, which makes it easier for the brain to strengthen and form new connections.
If a youngster reads frequently, paying attention to the story will aid in information retention.
3. Helps lower stress levels.
Reading-based stress reduction is just as helpful for children as for adults.
Reading allows your child's imagination to wander to new locations and sends them on an adventure outside their surroundings.
In adults, reading helps put our problems behind us and relaxes and loosens our muscles.
In contrast, reading a bedtime tale while cuddling with a parent lowers cortisol levels in children, improving their ability to unwind and focus.
4. Expands their vocabulary.
Because it allows us to interact with others and our environment, communication is a vital life skill.
Additionally, an extensive vocabulary significantly improves your capacity for communication. Numerous studies have also shown how reading expands vocabulary.
5. Helps build a routine.
Reading bedtime stories to your child fosters a passion for learning. Additionally, it aids your youngster in developing a reading regimen.
Children must comprehend the significance of adhering to everyday routines. Even for adults, this promotes stability. Additionally, this will enhance their education and personality.
Building a healthy routine that includes reading bedtime stories at the same time every day helps teach kids the value of time.
These habits will undoubtedly alter and mature as they get older.
What do you think about reading to children at bedtime? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below.
Cheers for reading X
My Sunday photo 13/08/2023
Sunday, 13 August 2023
We went on the road train at our local park and the boys loved it ☺
Malteser tiffin recipe.
Friday, 11 August 2023
Hey readers,
A delectable chocolate traybake that doesn't require baking. Making beautiful Malteser tiffin are biscuits, Maltesers andchocolate. Check out the recipe below.
Ingredients.
* 200g milk chocolate.
* 100g unsalted butter.
* 2 tbsp golden syrup.
* 125g digestive biscuits.
* 135g bag of Maltesers.
For the topping.
* 200g milk chocolate.
* 25g unsalted butter.
*1 tsp golden syrup.
Method.
1. Use baking parchment to line a 20 cm square baking pan.
2. Melt the 200g of chocolate, butter, and syrup in the microwave or over a saucepan of gently simmering water.
Once almost completely melted, remove from the fire and stir gently until any last remaining chocolate specks are melted. Allow to slightly cool.
3. Place 35g of the Maltesers and the biscuits in a freezer bag, seal it, and pound with a rolling pin. A few tiny biscuit chunks are okay, but crumbs are what you want the most.
4. Stir the melted chocolate until everything is thoroughly coated before adding the crushed mixture and whole Maltesers (save 1 or 2 for yourself). Make the topping and press it into the prepared pan.
5. Melt the chocolate, butter, and syrup for the topping as before, then distribute it over the biscuit foundation.
6. Before cutting into squares, wrap the tin in foil or cling film and place it in the refrigerator for a few hours.
Enjoy.
Cheers for reading X
The benefits of meal planning.
Monday, 7 August 2023
Hey readers,
The idea behind meal planning is to organise your meals in advance.
Meal planning can be done for a variety of reasons, and it is becoming more popular with the cost of living and people trying to save money where they can.
1. Learn portion control.
You can monitor how much you actually consume if you plan your own meals. This also helps you avoid overeating at restaurants, which frequently provide portions that are far larger than you should be consuming.
2. Meal planning takes away indecisions.
Nothing is more annoying than checking everything in your kitchen cabinets while you wait for inspiration to strike over what to make, only to find that nothing jumps out.
Procrastination, which is never a good thing, and time wastage are both caused by indecision.
Instead of wasting time considering what to make, spend that time actually making the food so that you may spend more time later on doing something else you want to do.
When you have a meal plan, you may operate more automatically because the preparation and planning are already done, and you are likely to have the necessary time and ingredients. I'm sure you'll agree that it's lot simpler this way!
3. Saves money.
It has been demonstrated that by scheduling your monthly meals at least a week in advance, you may significantly reduce your food expenses each month. Plan your meals and snacks in advance.
The cost of a takeaway dinner can often equal the cost of 4 home-cooked meals, which shows how expensive eating out has become. You can "repurpose" meals by using leftovers to make an entirely new dish when you learn how to cook at home. Double Discounts!
4. You will eat healthier.
Once you get the hang of meal planning, it will help you control your frequent hunger pangs and peckish feeling, which encourages you to buy canned and boxed foods that aren't the healthiest options.
When you want to make the move to being healthier, it's important to eat nutritious foods. Making a meal plan in advance can help you decide what you will eat each day of the week and guarantee that the components are very nutritious.
5. Reduces stress.
You won't have to worry about what you will prepare or scramble to locate anything at the last minute if you write up a meal plan for the next week and stick it on your refrigerator.
What to you think to meal planning? Is it something that you do? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below.
Cheers for reading X
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