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Wife and Mother of 4 boys. Blogging about life - trying to improve our health and fitness and getting outdoors. Also covers various aspects of family life such as, education, travel, clothing and gifts. https://plus.google.com/106726270212664915762/posts

BBC Good Food Show Birmingham Winter 2013

This winter (27th November-1st December 2013) saw Brian Turner, Frances Quinn, James Martin, Lisa Faulkner and Natalie Coleman opening the doors of the NEC for the 23rd year running of The BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham. The nation’s biggest food event really had something for everyone, no matter their age, budget, or dietary requirements. Present were a selection of well-known brands, the opportunity to discover new local and regional produce of the finest quality, dining equipment, cooking accessories and appliances, demonstrations, live cooking (featuring over 50 chefs and experts), book signings, free samples, and Christmas decorations. M&S Christmas Theatre This beautifully set theatre was very festive and inviting. With a tasty sample as we waited for the live cooking to begin it also gave the opportunity to have a rest. There were tips on how to prepare for Christmas, how M&S can help, and of course a fantastic Christmas pudding alternative recipe. The Great British Bake Off Village Fans of the show The Great British Bake off were in for a treat with winners and contestants from the hit TV show baking their favourite dishes. This area was devoted to all things baking and also the opportunity for afternoon tea. We did not visit The Supertheatre, (which was sponsored by Tesco finest*) where tickets could be purchased on the door for a standard seat, so missed James Martin, The Hairy Bikers, Paul Hollywood & Mary Berry. The BBC Good Food Show Summer runs 12 – 15 June, NEC, Birmingham Advance ticket prices start at £24.25 and please check the website for more details bbcgoodfoodshowsummer.com The BBC Good Food Shows are organised and presented by River Street Events Ltd The GoodFood word mark and logo are trademarks of BBC Worldwide Limited. Copyright 2013 BBC Worldwide Limited With an array of well-known brands, kitchen appliances and gadgets, a spread of the finest local and regional produce to shop from, and the best in live cooking, book signings, and tastings all under one roof, visitors should expect a food experience like no other. With the festive season in the air, this is the perfect place to prepare for Christmas, featuring over 50 chefs and experts from across the country on seven different stages.

This winter (27th November-1st December 2013) saw Brian Turner, Frances Quinn, James Martin, Lisa Faulkner and Natalie Coleman opening the doors of the NEC for the 23rd year running of The BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham. The nation’s biggest food event really had something for everyone, no matter their age, budget, or dietary requirements. … Read more

Day 17: Christmas Present ideas for Boys #Review

christmas presents for boys

Christmas Present Craft TRH I asked around for ideas of what things people associated with Christmas (for the Christmas TRH Book Advent) and have to say that presents came up a lot. Making a toilet roll holder (trh) into a present was really easy and a good, cheap, way to help teach your children the … Read more

Shloer Celebration

shloer

Shloer very kindly invited me and a few fellow bloggers to a lovely afternoon of drinking. There were bottles everywhere with extra sparkle, lots of bubbles and popping corks; served in a celebratory-style bottle in two delicious flavours Shloer Celebration White Bubbly and Shloer Celebration Pink Fizz. They kindly invited some lovely ladies over from … Read more

Day 15: How The Grinch Stole Christmas & Penguin

Penguin trh

Today I have a Guest Post from Aly from the blog Bug, Bird and Bee as part of the  Christmas TRH Book Advent, which today we are on day 15. How the Grinch Stole Christmas Over the last couple of years we have built up quite a collection of Dr.Seuss books.We have a number of favourites, but … Read more

Stop being Crude – The Croods Review

The Croods DVD Review

THE CROODS is the Dreamworks Animation UK box office blockbuster hit, earning over £26 million! If, like us, you missed it then you will be pleased to know that Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment are releasing it on DVD and Blue Ray just in time for Christmas! By that I mean the 9th December – so … Read more

Day 14: Jack and The Beanstalk – Heroes and Villains

Jack and the Beanstalk review

I wanted to include a variation of a “book” being performed, as I feel bringing the story to life can really encourage reading. Christmas is a great time for families, and what better way to spend time as a family at Christmas than to go and watch your local Panto. Once again The Roses Theatre delivered an … Read more

Disney’s Jake and the Never Land Pirates Who Shook Hook

Disney's Jake and the Never Land Pirates Who Shook Hook

When it comes to Christmas my boys Lists to Father Christmas mainly consist of new computer games and/or consoles. So I really like to help them balance it back out by adding in some things to encourage them to interact with people again. Board games (not that all of them have “boards”) are a great … Read more