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It’s a Lego Christmas

19
Dec

Santa hasn’t arrived yet…

This was supposed to be a photo of a Lego Minifigures Santa wishing you a Merry Christmas, but after buying six mystery packs you can see that I didn’t get my Santa.

So to wish you a Merry Christmas instead you have the DJ, the Lederhosen Guy, the Thespian, the Cowgirl, the Conquistador and Darth Vader.

I’m sure we’re all in the same boat trying to finish up work, last minute shopping and Christmas preparations, so I’m going to sign off for a few days and come back just after Christmas fresh and revitalised with a big challenge for the New Year.

Thank you for your support this year and I’m looking forward to an exciting year ahead for Hello Little House.

Merry Christmas!

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Tea of the month : December

14
Dec

Posted in Tea of the month

Yes, my tea is pink! I’m trying to be a little more adventurous with my tea drinking and instead of my standard black, I’m trying a few different herbal blends. I’ve never been a huge fan of herbal teas but I’ve found a couple of favourites of late and thought it might be nice to [...]

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Roasted garlic dipping oil

11
Dec

Posted in Recipes

A recipe? Not so much. But if you’ve ever over-indulged on fresh bread & dipping oil before your meal arrived at a restaurant, you’ll understand why I had to post this. Fresh bread is tempting enough but beside a dish of herbed dipping oil it is completely irresistible. Roasted garlic is super simple to make [...]

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Recipe love : cocktails

7
Dec

Posted in Recipe love

It’s that time of year – Christmas parties & catch-ups are filling the calendar and we’re all probably enjoying an extra tipple or two. I’m a bit fussy when it comes to alcoholic drinks and I really don’t have a ‘go to’ favourite but considering I’m well clear of the pregnancy and breastfeeding dry spell, [...]

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Matchbox advent calendar

5
Dec

Posted in Create

I’ve never had an advent calendar before. Maybe, just maybe, one year I might have had one of those novelty chocolate calendars you buy at the supermarket, but advent calendars just weren’t a part of our Christmas tradition growing up. Now that I have my own kids and we’re asked a dozen times a week [...]

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Caramel popcorn

3
Dec

Posted in Recipes

This is a recipe reserved for Christmas because I can only be trusted with making this once every 12 months. Even as I type this post I have the same sugar headache I remember from last year. When will I learn? Sugar headache aside, this caramel popcorn makes a simple (and slightly naughty) Christmas gift [...]

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Recipe love : Christmas cookies

30
Nov

Posted in Recipe love

I’m well and truly in the Christmas spirit now. The tree is up, the nativity scene is set and I’m looking forward to the boys starting the advent calendar this weekend (which might alleviate some of the ‘when is Santa coming?’ questions…). I have a fantasy that one year I’ll be baking homemade cookies decorated [...]

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Treasure chest birthday cake

28
Nov

Posted in Create, Recipes

Ahoy there me hearties! A little pirate in our house turned 4 last week and requested a pirate treasure chest for a birthday cake. The pillaging pirate was pretty happy with the end result and I swear there’s still a few gold coins hidden in his bedroom. Now, whenever you make a birthday cake what [...]

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Easy edible gifts for Christmas

26
Nov

Posted in Create

A homemade gift is always a great idea and it doesn’t have to be complicated and stressful. Here’s a step by step guide and some of my favourite recipes for gift giving… Step one : choose a simple recipe (see below!) Step two : bake, cook etc. Step three : use a Christmas tin (great [...]

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Handmade Christmas inspiration

23
Nov

Posted in Create

It’s about this time of year that I realise I’m not going to get all of my Christmas craft aspirations completed in time and I should have started back in July. There’s still a little time left and I’m hoping to complete a few simple projects, but in the meantime I’ll continue to Pin and [...]

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