Valentines entry table and wreath

Valentines is on the way and as usual I'm decorating for the occasion.

I don't go too mad for Valentines. Just a few bits here and there.

I'm linking up with AP over at ILYMTC for two amazing link-ups she has going at the moment.

The dog days {of winter} are over and  Hey, That's Pin-Tastic!

I had most of this stuff lying around the house.

I made the wreath the normal way. Only thing different is I wrapped it it bubble wrap first to make it fat. Then to make the flower I used heart shaped napkins to make the flower and pinned it on.

You can't have Valentines with out having roses.

If your looking for a Valentines printable you can find this one on my printables board on my Pinterest page.

I have loved the link-up series and finding new blogs to follow. I just need 10 more hours in the day to go read and check out all the amaze-balls projects that were featured.

Love in in the air people, Embrace it!!

Couch to 5k training

I am running a 5k run.

ME!

I haven't run that far since I was a teenager.

2 babies and a lot of years later and I'm starting my training.

I tried in on my own and FAILED. Seriously failed!

So, I thought I get a little help and I've joined a running group.

With the help of local fitness team, Feale Fit, This group is going to be ready to run the 5k in Tournafulla.

I CAN'T wait.

I forgot how much I love to run.

Here's the first weeks training. 

Week 1

          Workout 1   

Brisk five-minute warm-up walk. 

Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes.

Workout 2

Brisk five-minute warm-up walk. 

Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes.

Workout 3

Brisk five-minute warm-up walk.

 Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes.  

The sickies invaded my house this week so my training kinda didn't happen. But I'm gonna make up for it.

Happy Running everyone.

{Recipe} Chicken Schnitzel

I love chicken. You can do so much with it. Have it plain or dress it up.

Today, I dressed it up.

Serves 4

4 Chicken breasts

flour, for dusting

2 eggs, lightly beaten

280g of fresh breadcrumbs

salt and black pepper

olive oil for shallow frying

Cut each chicken breast in hale, cutting diagonally through the middle to make 2 thin fillets. Place between 2 sheets of cling film and press lightly to flatten slightly.

Place flour, eggs and breadcrumbs in separate bowls. Season breadcrumbs with salt and pepper.

Working one at a time, dip the fillets in flour then egg and breadcrumbs. Make sure they are well coated. Place on a plate on baking paper and put in the fridge for 10 minutes.

Heat two tablespoons of oil in a non stick pan and cook in batches. Cook for 2-3 mins on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

Serve with mash and veg or beans.

This went down a treat in my house and I pretty sure it's going to become one of our monthly dinners.

Happy cooking!!

All Occasions Cake.

I'm linking up today with AP from ILYMTC for two posts. I should a have done this yesterday but we won't even get started on yesterday.

I'm linking up for The dog days {of winter} are over and Hey, That's Pin-tastic!

This weeks link-up is for the dog days is "make it". I am very proud to say I made these.

Here is the start recipe that I use. I just double it if I'm using a bigger tin or different shape.

5oz Flour

6 -8 oz Sugar

3 Eggs 

3 floz Water

Separate the eggs.

Mix the sugar, egg yolks and water until light and foamy.

Add the flour.

Beat the egg white until in stiff peaks.

Add to the other mixture.

Decide into 2, 8 inch tins lined and floured.

Bake at 180c for 15 to 39 minutes.

Top teething tips.

We're in full teething mode in my house right now. 

Little man is nearly 13 months and we still have only 3 teeth.

That's right people, 3 teeth!

For the most part he's pretty cool about it but when it goes bad, it's bad.

I have tried everything I can think of to help him from the traditional stuff to the wacky internet stuff I found.

I decided to put a list together to help other Mom's who might be in the need for some Teething tips.

Bonjela gel.

 It really is fantastic stuff. Numbs the gums nearly straight away. Only problem is you can't give it all the time. Every 3 hours. So what do you do when it wears off. You should have this in the house if you have kids. No question about it.

Calpol.

Again no mother should be without this stuff. Fantastic for everything.

Frozen Food.

Some examples of foods you could use are whole frozen green beans, frozen fruit slices, and ice cubes made of juice and then placed in a mesh feeder. We have tried the juice ice cubes, and he loved them! I have also tried frozen ketchup sachets. They are great to use as mini ice packs and he loved chewing on them.

Here are a few more things that I have yet to try but might have to try them soon.

A cold wash cloth.

Wet a face cloth and stick it in the fridge. Give it to the baby and let him go for it.

It's meant to sooth the gums and catch all that teething drool. Bonus!!

 Cold celery sticks.

     Apparently celery is a natural pain killer. I may have to 

     research this a bit. I don't like celery but if it helps him, I'll try it.

Tommee Tippee Baby Teethers.

      Tommee Tippee Baby Teethers  come in a variety of different styles for every stage of teething. While some are meant for beginning teethers, others are specifically designed for the later stages of the teething process. I have not tried these but they look like they would be very helpful.

The other thing I'm interested in trying is these Amber teething Necklaces. A Mom at school told me about these. Might have to try it if things get really rough.

Amber teething jewelry.

These necklaces offer a natural, drug- free alternative to soothing teething tots. Besides that, they are beautiful, lightweight, and have a lot of other homeopathic benefits.

Kidsme Food Feeder

AP over at I love you more than carrots found these amazing things the other day on amazon. There a new and improved version of the mesh feeder. All the convince of a mesh feeder without the trouble it is to clean. Follow this link over to her blog to read all about it.

That's it. Wish me luck in my battle with the teeth. 

Til next time.