tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79805358290286684832024-03-18T20:19:23.946+00:00Life, Ninja Killer Cat and Everything Else ...<center>Blogging in the extreme with a cat and my family thrown in for good measure. <br>This parenting reality has never seemed so strange.</center>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.comBlogger1959125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-31416078005336146972023-12-04T09:43:00.002+00:002023-12-10T08:22:31.723+00:00Fun Gifts For 10 Year Old Boys<p>Advert</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>When choosing stocking fillers for your kids or teens you know that you'll want to choose either those edible gifts that will they will want to share with you ( highly unlikely but we can all believe in the dream can't we !? ) or a stocking filler that will last the test of time and not break within minutes leaving you both frustrated.This is where Wicked Uncle comes in with age gifts and you can even choose to have the gifts wrapped at an additional cost with £ for the first present and £ for subsequence presents. Particularly difficult to choose for are 10 years old boys but this is where Wicked Uncle comes to your rescue with a perfect choice for <a href="https://www.wickeduncle.co.uk/presents/boys/age-10?utm_source=snacks&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=45"><b><span style="font-size: large;">gifts for 10 year old boys</span></b></a></p><p><br /></p><p>Shopping with Wicked Uncle is easy and you will find no end of inspiration with it remembering the occasion say it be a birthday for the following year. Delivery is swift through Royal Mail and you are alerted of this this through text and email. And you can trust in the knowledge that all the gifts are quality tested by Wicked Uncles toy testers.</p><p><br /></p><p>My first choice of stocking filler is chocolate ! and who on earth can resist that that ?! Chocolate in the shape of a game controller is very apt for the ten year old boy age group.</p><h1 class="font-title" data-brand="HF Chocoates" data-ec-name="" style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Ambit, sans-serif; font-size: 1.875rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0px; padding-right: 2.8125rem;">Game Controller - Milk Chocolate, Take a Break!</h1><button class="btn btn-wishlist" data-action="wishlist-toggle" data-age="" data-gender="" data-id="35525" data-source="" data-thumbnail="https://cdn.wickeduncle.co.uk/image/25398/637514954620000000/resize-h_243,resize-w_312" data-title="Game Controller - Milk Chocolate, Take a Break!" style="-webkit-user-select: none; appearance: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; border-color: currentcolor; border-style: none; border-width: medium; cursor: pointer; font-family: Ambit, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 0px; outline: currentcolor; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; position: absolute; right: 0px; top: -7px; touch-action: manipulation; transition: background 0.1s ease-out, color 0.1s ease-out, border 0.1s ease-out; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap;" title="Add to your wishlist"><svg class="heart-svg" height="22" width="22"></svg></button><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Ambit, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: 1.3125rem; font-weight: 700; text-align: left;">£5.99</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAssjW8AMXsUTP-w1wlDCh-UYjpj_xmcJeVPmBbuC4EWd9Stl92rA4vwDbtXavWVRqAiXvdwIXyR65zRCl7FFMOih7rZGWeE1JnYpLX9ycNxTK23yDxGI9IprjjgAvoKqeryY04kPMeggQ3GvvM-QCU6lacNOfKHM9ZhnnAa8xDtF6KFbBnLa4smMhORZC/s660/choc1.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="660" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAssjW8AMXsUTP-w1wlDCh-UYjpj_xmcJeVPmBbuC4EWd9Stl92rA4vwDbtXavWVRqAiXvdwIXyR65zRCl7FFMOih7rZGWeE1JnYpLX9ycNxTK23yDxGI9IprjjgAvoKqeryY04kPMeggQ3GvvM-QCU6lacNOfKHM9ZhnnAa8xDtF6KFbBnLa4smMhORZC/w640-h498/choc1.webp" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Next up for the gift I recommend is one I would very much love for myself !</p><p><br /></p><h2 class="title font-title" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Ambit, sans-serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.35; margin: 2.5rem 0px 2.25rem; text-align: center;">Flexible geometric puzzle with endless variations for busy fingers.</h2><div class="editor" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Ambit, sans-serif; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 1.6; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; text-align: start;">£10.99</span></div><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1rem 0px;">The perfect fidget toy, very tactile and satisfying to play with, the Dynacube is a one-piece puzzle that you can just fiddle with for ages. Create over 100 different shapes as you work through the puzzle booklet to solve each challenge. The first shapes are easy to do, but how about the other 100? Pick it up and you'll never want to put it down - fidget, fidget! <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1rem 0px;"><br /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1rem 0px;"><br /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1rem 0px;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6xjzYMekZK9LB1v9Qgj4-p1-gZm03-qri5U_q-KOwn7BX02IiUGduXHWx8bWonFiq7-YQ-Cj4tfcbRllIl2ORdXdb1Yah1D0fVJoPHwxGftnGfxiLT6fr7D5mjoSLhgqOVM6N36GoQB3bHSChB88zjNoKHBo58d-5vPjYO0jS7YQzA0Fz36pNzvBPMzKk/s660/puzzle.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="660" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6xjzYMekZK9LB1v9Qgj4-p1-gZm03-qri5U_q-KOwn7BX02IiUGduXHWx8bWonFiq7-YQ-Cj4tfcbRllIl2ORdXdb1Yah1D0fVJoPHwxGftnGfxiLT6fr7D5mjoSLhgqOVM6N36GoQB3bHSChB88zjNoKHBo58d-5vPjYO0jS7YQzA0Fz36pNzvBPMzKk/w640-h498/puzzle.webp" width="640" /></a></p><br /></div><p><span face="Ambit, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 1.125rem; text-align: center;">PLEASE NOTE : Colour and design will be picked at random to add to the fun!</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The next choice is fun and who again can resist chocolate</p><p><br /></p><h1 class="font-title" data-brand="HF Chocolates" data-ec-name="" style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Ambit, sans-serif; font-size: 1.875rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0px; padding-right: 2.8125rem;">White Chocolate Smartphone - Truly Tasty Tech!</h1><button class="btn btn-wishlist" data-action="wishlist-toggle" data-age="10" data-gender="Boy" data-id="36323" data-source="" data-thumbnail="https://cdn.wickeduncle.co.uk/image/30031/638052423314081469/crop-h_2462,crop-l_-138,crop-t_-8,crop-w_3161,resize-h_243,resize-w_312" data-title="White Chocolate Smartphone - Truly Tasty Tech!" style="-webkit-user-select: none; appearance: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; border-color: currentcolor; border-style: none; border-width: medium; cursor: pointer; font-family: Ambit, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 0px; outline: currentcolor; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; position: absolute; right: 0px; top: -7px; touch-action: manipulation; transition: background 0.1s ease-out, color 0.1s ease-out, border 0.1s ease-out; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap;" title="Add to your wishlist"><svg class="heart-svg" height="22" width="22"></svg></button><div class="price-block" style="-webkit-box-align: center; -webkit-box-pack: justify; align-items: center; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; display: flex; font-family: Ambit, sans-serif; height: 32px; justify-content: space-between; margin: 0.625rem 0px;"><span class="price font-title" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.3125rem; font-weight: 700;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-right: 10px;">£5.99</span></span></div><p><span face="Ambit, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: 1.0625rem;">Delicious 14cm chocolate treat - for the mobile phone fanatic.</span></p><p><span face="Ambit, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: 1.0625rem;"><br /></span></p><p><br /><span face="Ambit, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: 1.0625rem;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p>What I love about Wicked Uncle is not only the choice of its on their fabulous site but the fact they are a family run business who are very passionate and connected in what they do. They stock everything in their warehouse ,hand - wrap and hand write every card, everything they do is done with worker welfare in mind from warehouse to office. The MD even pitches in on the warehouse floor to help out.</p><p><br /></p><p>So do make sure you make Wicked Uncle your first choice for all your gifting needs for your kids and teens and also you can ship for adults do as who doesn't love that chocolate game controller for example</p><p><br /></p><p>And my last choice of gift is </p><h1 class="font-title" data-brand="Candyhouse" data-ec-name="" style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Ambit, sans-serif; font-size: 1.875rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0px; padding-right: 2.8125rem;">Jelly Eyeballs - Strawberry & Frightfully Tasty!</h1><div class="price-block" style="-webkit-box-align: center; -webkit-box-pack: justify; align-items: center; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; display: flex; font-family: Ambit, sans-serif; height: 32px; justify-content: space-between; margin: 0.625rem 0px;"><span class="price font-title" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.3125rem; font-weight: 700;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-right: 10px;">£6.99</span></span></div><p><button class="btn btn-wishlist" data-action="wishlist-toggle" data-age="10" data-gender="Boy" data-id="38408" data-source="" data-thumbnail="https://cdn.wickeduncle.co.uk/image/31867/638333957233742527/crop-h_1136,crop-l_314,crop-t_68,crop-w_1459,resize-h_243,resize-w_312" data-title="Jelly Eyeballs - Strawberry & Frightfully Tasty!" style="-webkit-user-select: none; appearance: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; border-color: currentcolor; border-style: none; border-width: medium; cursor: pointer; font-family: Ambit, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 0px; outline: currentcolor; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; position: absolute; right: 0px; top: -7px; touch-action: manipulation; transition: background 0.1s ease-out, color 0.1s ease-out, border 0.1s ease-out; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap;" title="Add to your wishlist"><svg class="heart-svg" height="22" width="22"></svg></button></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Ambit, sans-serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; margin: 0px;">Squidgy eyeball sweets with a gooey strawberry flavour - gruesome!</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Ambit, sans-serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Ambit, sans-serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFJe2DZ7WDwmILSaGOB89frYA6AgWuWgut50ykM3m2NaFAAA8pb1rtm_4te19fk8rF29RuKondNLCL-yne6f4aUanV18PMI5An05rII9sQPp379DT2ivn5RQsPswrONU9OodWR1YTzISJAbsXVZtyC9yw62ImBPAO445-xBp_esUMjt9MNfX5OWmGkVesj/s660/eyeball.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="660" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFJe2DZ7WDwmILSaGOB89frYA6AgWuWgut50ykM3m2NaFAAA8pb1rtm_4te19fk8rF29RuKondNLCL-yne6f4aUanV18PMI5An05rII9sQPp379DT2ivn5RQsPswrONU9OodWR1YTzISJAbsXVZtyC9yw62ImBPAO445-xBp_esUMjt9MNfX5OWmGkVesj/w640-h498/eyeball.webp" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Ambit, sans-serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-59909947210401115582023-08-15T15:06:00.005+01:002023-08-15T15:06:55.134+01:00The Autistic Way Is the Best Way For Me<p> When I was diagnosed a few years ago it finally put pay to me feeling like an alien in my own thoughts in some sort of way , being diagnosed has come a long way but it still has a while to go for it to be uniformed and not a postcode lottery to where you live.Children are facing at least a 2 year delay if not longer in being diagnosed and adults are facing even longer , the support after you are 25 very much varies where you live.It shouldn't be this way but you have to fight for what you want or least an an advocate on your side . Life for me now is much easier but still I have to battle on getting an ADHD diagnosis which I have just had to join yet another waiting list.</p><p><br /></p><p>Honestly choosing a coat this morning was easier but frustrating I picked out what I thought was a suitable coat at M & S and purchased this along with one onion and a packet of mushrooms. But alas I had forgot my purse and I backed up the queue with pensioners chomping on their false teeth ) probably) wanting to get their fix of egg custards of which M & S do some very nice ones. I came home got my purse and then went and bought a completely different coat from Trespass.</p><p><br /></p><p>I see the world very differently and honestly it it a joy through my eyes and I particularly love captioning art with captions , I am like that Nun who used to be on the BBC talking about the art . Well except I am not a Nun I think I would make a Nun blush. Anyway hello and I am back !</p>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-25976406039343190182023-05-19T15:56:00.002+01:002023-05-19T16:00:49.929+01:00Garden Tips And Chance to Win Gardeners World Tickets at the NEC<p></p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style-image: none; list-style-position: outside; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem;"></ol><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em;">AD</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em;"><br /></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em;">Gardening is a wonderful hobby that brings joy, relaxation, and a sense of accomplishment to many people. Whether you have a large garden or just a small balcony, gardening can be a great way to connect with nature and create a beautiful and productive space. In this blog post, we'll explore some tips and ideas for getting started with gardening and the chance to win some tickets to Gardners world on the 18th June for two people.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em;"><b>1. Getting started </b></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em;">If you're new to gardening it is important to start small don't take on too much at once, whilst I am not new to gardening I have had to start again due to me ignoring the garden last year whilst I had a new kitchen fitted .Though the kitchen fitting did extend into the new year but that is a whole new story which I haven't got tie for today !. Start with a a few small containers or a raised bed and gradually add more as you gain in confidence. </p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em;"><b>2 Choose the right plants </b></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em;"></p><ol start="3" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style-image: none; list-style-position: outside; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem;"></ol><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;">When selecting plants for your garden, it's important to consider the amount of sunlight and water they require, as well as the soil conditions in your area. Choose plants that are well-suited to your climate and soil type, and make sure to provide them with the right amount of care and attention.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><br /></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><b>3 Good drainage.</b></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;">Good drainage is essential for healthy plants so make sure your soil is well draining by adding organic matter such as compost or peat moss. Additionally make sure your posts or containers have drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><b>4. Water Properly </b></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;">Proper watering is crucial for plant growth and health . Be sure to water your plants deeply and throughly, rather than just sprinkling the surface. Avoid overwatering as this can lead to root rot and other problems.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><b>5. Use Organic Fertilisers </b></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;">Chemical fertilisers can be harmful to the environment and may damage beneficial organisms in your soil. Instead use organic fertilisers such as compost or manure to provide your plants with the nutrients they need to thrive.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><b style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6. Keep Pests at Bay</b></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pests can be a major problem in any garden. To keep them at bay, consider using natural pest control methods such as companion planting, insecticidal soap, or neem oil. Additionally, be sure to keep your garden clean and tidy to discourage pests from taking up residence.</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pests can be a major problem in any garden. To keep them at bay, consider using natural pest control methods such as companion planting, insecticidal soap, or neem oil. Additionally, be sure to keep your garden clean and tidy to discourage pests from taking up residence.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b> 7 Enjoy the Process</b></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finally, remember that gardening is a process, and it takes time anpatience to achieve the results you want. Enjoy the process of planting, tending, and watching your garden grow. Take time to appreciate the beauty and productivity of your plants, and don't be afraid to experiment and try new things.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In conclusion, gardening can be a rewarding and fulfilling hobby that provides countless benefits to your health and well-being. By starting small, choosing the right plants, providing good drainage and water, using organic fertilizers, keeping pests at bay, and enjoying the process, you can create a beautiful and productive garden that brings you joy and satisfaction for years to come.Finally, remember that gardening is a process, and it takes time anpatience to achieve the results you want. Enjoy the process of planting, tending, and watching your garden grow. 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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" trbidi="on"><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1. The promoter is Gardeners World</div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="line-height: 1.6;">2. Employees of Gardeners World,Ninjakillercat blog or their family members or anyone else connected in any way with the competition or helping to set up the competition shall not be permitted to enter the competition.</span></div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3. There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.</div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">4. Route to entry for the competition and details of how to enter are via Ninjakillercat blog</div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">5. Closing date for entry will be 31 st May 2023 After this date the no further entries to the competition will be permitted.</div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">6. No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.</div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">7. The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.</div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">8. The promoter is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this competition.</div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">9. No cash alternative to the prizes will be offered. The prizes are not transferable. Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.</div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">10. Winners will be chosen by the use of Rafflecopter</div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">11. The winner will be notified by email within 2 days of the closing date. If the winner cannot be contacted or do not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.</div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">12. The promoter will notify the winner when the prize will be sent.</div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">13. The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.</div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">14. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.</div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">15. The competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by [English] law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [England].</div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">16. The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current [UK] data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party.</div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">17. Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.</div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">18. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Network. You are providing your information to Pressure King Pro who will directly send you the prize and not to any other party.<br /><br />19. Uk only.</div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: lato, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">20. You must be 18 or over to enter this competition</div></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-24692870568576891922023-03-16T14:58:00.004+00:002023-03-16T15:01:39.866+00:00The Science Of Love : Why We're Genetically Engineered to Love Cats<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Cats have been a source of love and companionship for humans for centuries. From ancient Egypt to modern day, cats have been a part of human life and culture. Whether it's the purring of a kitten or the cuddles from an adult cat, their presence in our lives has brought us joy and comfort. While cats may not always be the most obedient animals, there is no denying that they bring us immense amounts of love. Even if you don't own one yourself, chances are you know someone who does - or at least someone who loves cats! Whether it's their playful nature, their mysterious behaviour or simply their cute faces - cats are beloved by many.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">A cat is a commitment who will demand a lifetime of Amazon boxes to sleep in , it's as if cats know that we like to shop and their deserve to reuse cardboard boxes for the love of the planet is admiral.The Science of Love: Why We're Genetically Wired to Adore Cats</p><br /><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Are you a self-proclaimed cat lover? Do you find yourself melting at the sight of those adorable whiskers and fuzzy paws? Or maybe you're not quite sure what all the fuss is about when it comes to feline affection. Either way, get ready to learn why we humans are genetically wired to adore cats! In this blog post, we'll dive into the science of love and explore how our brains react when we see these cute creatures. So grab your favorite kitty and settle in for a purrfectly informative read!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO60C4oC5TeUvEZvgdrKFjhMCR-u1_1v9HQ5zj-BDfC2szJLv-gcTt-LYGLWzGCmD2FeTfbhjsU1rA5NHo0j-uBUBgKgwAzjYNuLxnl65WOMAcihJ85sUuC5kknEb4boRCCzV3Uzy5-gC6kxUfdgxIyKDryCHvfWnsMNmI0wIglK99JcmYGbJ0SqAF1A/s4032/IMG_9175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO60C4oC5TeUvEZvgdrKFjhMCR-u1_1v9HQ5zj-BDfC2szJLv-gcTt-LYGLWzGCmD2FeTfbhjsU1rA5NHo0j-uBUBgKgwAzjYNuLxnl65WOMAcihJ85sUuC5kknEb4boRCCzV3Uzy5-gC6kxUfdgxIyKDryCHvfWnsMNmI0wIglK99JcmYGbJ0SqAF1A/w480-h640/IMG_9175.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><u>Introduction to the Science of Love</u></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">It’s no secret that many of us are madly in love with our cats. In fact, a recent study found that nearly 80% of Americans think their cats are cute. But what is it about these furry little creatures that we find so irresistible?</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Turns out, there may be some science behind our love for cats. A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology suggests that our affinity for cats is hardwired into our brains.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">The study authors say that this “feline-human bond” is similar to the bond we share with our dogs and other pets. And like those bonds, it’s rooted in evolution.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">According to the study, the bond between humans and cats dates back thousands of years to the days when we first started living together. At first, this relationship was likely one of convenience; having a cat around meant there were fewer mice or rats in the house.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">But over time, this relationship changed. As we began to domesticate cats and they became more reliant on us for food and shelter, they also became more attached to us emotionally. And we, in turn, developed strong feelings for them as well.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Today, this evolutionary bond is still going strong. In fact, it may even be stronger than ever before thanks to social media and the internet. Nowadays, we can’t get enough of pictures and videos of cute cats doing adorable things. And it</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><u>How Our Brains Respond to Cats</u></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">There's no denying that cats have taken over the internet and our hearts. But why do we love them so much? Turns out, it might be because of evolution.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Humans and cats have been living together for thousands of years, and during that time, we've developed a special bond. Studies have shown that when we interact with cats, our brains release oxytocin, the "love hormone." This bonding hormone is also released when we hug our loved ones or look into their eyes.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">So what does this mean for our relationship with cats? It means that we're genetically wired to love them! And as any cat lover knows, once you fall in love with a cat, it's hard to imagine life without them.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><u>The Benefits of Owning a Cat</u></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">There are scientifically-proven benefits to owning a cat – even if you’re not a “cat person.” Studies have shown that people who own cats have lower blood pressure and longer lifespans than those who don’t. They also tend to be less stressed and more emotionally stable.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">So why are we so genetically wired to adore cats? One theory is that it all started with the Egyptians. Cats were revered in Ancient Egyptian culture and thought to be sacred animals. This led to them being domesticated, which then spread to other parts of the world.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Another theory is that we love cats because they offer us companionship without demanding too much attention. They provide us with emotional support without being clingy or needy. And they’re low-maintenance pets that are relatively easy to take care of.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Whatever the reason, there’s no denying that cats have a special place in our hearts – and science proves it!</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><u>The History of Humans and Cats</u></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Though cats were once wild animals, they have been living alongside humans for at least 9,500 years. The first domesticated cats were likely Egyptian, and their popularity spread through the Roman Empire. Cats were revered by many cultures and seen as symbols of good luck, fertility, and protection. In medieval Europe, they were believed to be able to ward off evil spirits, and they were often kept in monasteries and churches.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Cats continued to be popular throughout the centuries, and today they are one of the most popular pets in the world. It is estimated that there are over 500 million domestic cats in the world. Cats have often been portrayed in art and literature, and their unique personalities have captivated people for millennia.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><b><u>Different Breeds of Cats</u></b></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">There are over 70 different breeds of cats, each with their own unique set of traits and behaviors. While all cats share some commonalities, such as being carnivores and having fur, there is a wide range in size, shape, and personality among different breeds.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Siamese cats, for example, are typically very vocal and outgoing, while Russian Blue cats are more shy and reserved. Some breeds, like the Devon Rex, have very short fur that requires little grooming, while others, like the Persian, have long, luxurious coats that need daily brushing.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">No matter what your preferences are, there is sure to be a breed of cat that is perfect for you!</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><u>Challenges of Owning a Cat</u></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Caring for a cat can be challenging at times, as they require a lot of attention and care. They also have specific dietary needs and can be prone to health problems. However, these challenges are well worth it when you consider the companionship and love that a cat can provide.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><b><u>Conclusion</u></b></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">From the chemistry of love to evolutionary traits, it's clear that humans have a long-standing connection with cats. Cats invoke feelings of happiness and provide us with unconditional love; they are truly worthy companions for our homes. With so much evidence backing up the science of why we adore cats, it's no wonder that they remain one of the most popular pets in homes across the world. If you're looking to add some furry fun into your home, consider adopting a cat today!</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><br /></p>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-45626246293088886982022-12-12T16:17:00.001+00:002023-03-22T07:35:42.109+00:00Squidgy Chocolate Brownies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white;">These classic brownies are just what you need to satisfy your sweet tooth craving. They’ll taste even better the next day!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">1. Heat the oven to 190°C /170°C Fan / Gas Mark 5 and line your <br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; vertical-align: middle;" />Lurpak<small class="registered" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; font-size: 9px; vertical-align: top;">®</small> brownie tin with greaseproof paper.<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; vertical-align: middle;" />2. Fill a small saucepan 1⁄4 full of water, lay the chocolate and Lurpak<small class="registered" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; font-size: 9px; vertical-align: top;">®</small> in a heatproof bowl <br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; vertical-align: middle;" />resting on top of the saucepan, but not touching the water. Warm on a low heat, stirring occasionally, until everything has melted.<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; vertical-align: middle;" />3. Whisk the eggs in a bowl until they’re pale and fluffy, but not too stiff. Add the sugar and whisk until it thickens up. Gently fold in the chocolate mixture and then sieve in the flour. Continue to fold until smooth.<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; vertical-align: middle;" />4. Slowly pour the mixture into your tin and bake for 30-35 minutes. When you see the satisfying crust on top they’re done. They should be all squidgy inside too.<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; vertical-align: middle;" />5. Cut into 16 squares and leave to cool in the tin.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">• 200g Slightly Salted Lurpak<small class="registered" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-size: 9px; vertical-align: top;">®</small><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; vertical-align: middle;" />• 350g 70% dark chocolate, chopped <br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; vertical-align: middle;" />• 3 eggs<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; vertical-align: middle;" />• 250g dark muscovado sugar<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; vertical-align: middle;" />• 50g self-raising flour<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; vertical-align: middle;" />• Greaseproof paper<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; vertical-align: middle;" />• Lurpak<small class="registered" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-size: 9px; vertical-align: top;">®</small> Brownie Tin</span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Lurpak-Regular, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Lurpak-Regular, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dERYQbUOTWc/Uycc3hH9UQI/AAAAAAAAQkA/NAR0DSDoPUU/s640/blogger-image-1759047664.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dERYQbUOTWc/Uycc3hH9UQI/AAAAAAAAQkA/NAR0DSDoPUU/s640/blogger-image-1759047664.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>I haven't been compensated for this post , I bought it all myself. The world is a better place now I can bake brownies.</span></div>
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Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-40107064491532340582022-12-06T09:43:00.003+00:002022-12-06T09:51:15.590+00:00Do You Remember The Last Bedtime Story?<p> Do you remember the last bedtime story perhaps you had as a child or perhaps the last story you read to your own child ?</p><p><br /></p><p>Bed time stories are the most magical time as both a child and parent and nothing can beat it , the security and love you can feel from such a moment is amazing.Now sadly now everyone gets to experience this and they can start the magical love of books of reading with their own children or niece or nephews etc.Reading is one of the most magical experiences you can have and I so loved reading as a child.Reading for me gave me security from a hard family life I had growing up but neither can I remember the last bed time story I read to my son . Reading that last bed time story is one of those unspoken truths that no one can remember or those truths you push to the back of your mind much like the unspoken rule that no one says that Father Christmas doesn't because ehe does as no one ever says that out loud.</p><p><br /></p><p>Bed times stories feel the mind not just during sleep but for the rest of your adult life, one story I love so as a child was Where the Wild things are </p>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-50082697066719852902022-08-17T10:53:00.006+01:002022-08-31T18:20:46.707+01:00Ideal Toys For a Labrador<p>You will have seen that recently myself and my husband dog sat for my inlaws and it was such fun but you know how it is you not like to visit friends empty handed . We didn't want to turn up and not have any gifts for Murphy so very kindly we were sent a few toys for Murphy to play with whilst wee were looking after him. Keeping toys fit and active is very important to their health and wellbeing and a happy dog is a content dog.</p><p><br></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="id_d2d8_fd5e_cc0e_f15c"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" height="265" id="id_c1c0_ab35_f48e_ebac" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/l-huziQ9dgnJJL-V4G3hNNM-dBcBKMQwZhgeTVqD6Pa1hgOMPInTtddxYqNQiteAQSI=w352-h265" style="height: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 353px;" title="" tooltip="" width="352"></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Murphy was thrilled with his toys , Labradors are a very very enthusiastic breed and love to play and are always into your business as they don't like to miss out.Labradors are very loyal though some say they are particularly loyal if you are holding some sold of food ! Murphy absolutely loved his floating ball and this is a bonus as Labradors adore water . You can find this Floating ball priced at only £9.99 from <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pet-Love-Mighty-Mutts-Rubber/dp/B00YN6ZYYE?th=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Petlove on Amazon </a>and it is a worthwhile investment as it it tough as old boots or even tougher than that even! The other Extreme toy came from<a href="www.nylabone.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" id="id_43b5_3646_14b8_ecf0"> Nylabone </a>and they have an extensive range you can choose from .</p><p>I have to say even though I am not a dog owner myself , I was super impressed with the quality of both the toys and would happily buy from them as a special gift for Murphy and there doesn't have to be a special occasion to treat him. And even the price of inflation this toys are a worthwhile investment as they will last and last giving you more money in your pocket to of course treat your dog !</p><p><br></p><p>Murphy was sent these toy and his opinions are his own </p><p><br></p>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-25388385711078350372022-07-06T14:20:00.008+01:002022-07-06T14:47:07.682+01:00Preparing To Dog Sit Some Tips<p> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Next week Myself and my husband will be looking after my in laws dog Murphy who is a very loveable black Labrador with a white tip to his tail hence his name Murphy. Now I am very much a cat lover and I just don't do dogs but Murphy is ph so different he is just a lumbering hulk of a a teddy bear dog with soulful eyes and inquisitive Labrador which is very much what a Labrador is. It does feel like preparing for a baby all be it one with 4 paws ! I have a couple of toys ready for him well if you can't read your relatives once in a while when can you ! Here are my tips to preparing for dog sitting ! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">1.Always meet the dog before hand , it helps the dog feel more comfortable when their owner leaves the,. Luckily we have met Murphy on many a occasion and I always save a chip for him when we finish our walk with the inlays at the pub !</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Know much much the dog will want to play and plan , I will have to get my walking shoes on as Murphy does love to play and walk !</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">3.Make sure you know where everything is prior to your walk from the lead , to the obligatory ball and of course those all essential poo bags.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">4. If it's family then they might pay you if it's long term and you're stopping there doing them a favour but if its a one off then a paying is not really necessary.Helping family and friends out really does make the world go round and make it a kinder place.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">5. We are planning on walking Murphy twice till one of my nieces comes and takes over to look after Murphy , we didn't want to leave Murphy too much on his own .</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">6. Make sure you talk to the dog and give them a fuss , they love this and are very receptive to people.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">7. We know which is the local vets of Murphy jsut in case there is any problems which we don't anticipate there will be but it pays to be prepared.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 20px;"><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">How to dog sit for a friend a sum up.<span class="ez-toc-section-end" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></span></h3><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(107, 107, 107); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Get to know the dog before your relative/friend/colleague leaves.</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Make sure you have their contact information and the vet’s phone number.</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Learn the dog’s schedule and stick to it.</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Find out where the supplies are and that does include treats !</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Expect to spend at least 30 minutes twice a day.</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Make sure to give the dog attention and love while you’re there.</span></li></ul><p><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></p>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-24286204656521976132022-06-09T09:44:00.004+01:002022-06-10T08:21:23.232+01:00The Green Prescription <p> The Green prescription for me is getting about and exploring and seeing the countryside round me and exploring , I am not won for sitting still and twiddling my thumbs even now as I type this I feel like running free into the canopy of Green.There is such freedom in the green prescription and you don't need a doctor to prescribe it , the Green prescription isn't limited to green of course flowers do come under this umbrella but dear reader or hopefully readers I quite simply can not describe every possibility !</p><p><br></p><p>There is just something that allows to take that heavy breath of burden and release it like a wild animal when you step out into the Green and every subsequent breath is a sweetness upon your soul. Now I can not influence you to take the step into the Green but maybe just one day and then see how your life is after being in the relax of the Green for a while.</p><img id="id_4cea_f33e_3483_c329" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/AE22DoxK1fT2-9B8n-o_3h2_A5f6Bg2D2O1KcxQM7-zT3Fh7BAEK48n2FbYXo8HQMVE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 558px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-38061990963218882172022-05-23T19:22:00.001+01:002022-05-23T19:27:09.218+01:00Simple Wilted Wild Garlic Salmon<br><img id="id_b0aa_5948_f56e_cdd0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/yCgPfo1PXq29CQ4ZB5ZoAgln8xfec1Ru9XMASUsfSP2qe5roXyI21lzB8XQwThh1mvY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br>Ingredients <div><br></div><div>Salmon </div><div><br></div><div>Vegetables of your choice </div><div><br></div><div>Wild garlic </div><div><br></div><div>Method </div><div><br></div><div>First pan fry the salmon skin side down firvaviutb7 minute s and turn turn </div><div><br></div><div>Whilst this is doing use ready rice and some pan fried vegetable s and warm through and wilt the wild garlic at the last minute to bring the dish together.</div>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-35901800064966333522022-05-09T14:55:00.008+01:002022-05-11T10:40:08.944+01:00Top Ten Savings Idea For This #CostOfLivingCrisis<p> We are in the worse period of inflation since the 1970's and literally every penny counts be it towards food or the dreaded energy bill. It will be doubly important to make good savings escpacilly when the energy hike further bites in October and despite the council tax help for those in bands A -D and the £200 loan ) that you will pay back over 5 years ) it still isn't enough without people literally watching every penny that they spend.I am a great fan of the yellow sticker item and freezing what I can and this is where meal planning can help as well. So what are the ten top things you can do to make your money go that much further and robbing a bank is I am not afraid in the list.</p><p><br /></p><p>1. Meal planning can really help and help stretch those meals for a couple of days , meal plan if you can especially if you pick up those yellow sticker items from the supermarket.</p><p><br /></p><p>2. Haircuts go to your local college and see if they do special training days or even ask your lcaodl/ town hairdressers , the students are always supervised and observed and you will get a free cut or a heavy reduced one.Liek today I had my hair coloured for the fraction of the cost and a few weeks ago I had a free cut saving myself at least £50 . I don't usually go to the hairdressers for a colour but it is my sons graduation soon and so as it is a very special occasion I thought it was worth it.</p><p><br /></p><p>3. Clothes check your wardrobe to see what you don't need and wither charity shop it or sell it . And if you do need clothes do check those charity shops you'll be amazed what you can find , I found my husband a new winter coat for this winter that should have be £79.99 and instead was £19.99 and it was a good M & S one as well.</p><p>4. Ditch the gym membership and exercise from home or perhaps start the couch to 5 K or if you have a nintendo switch then look for a cheap ring fit game and related accessories this in the long run ( see what I did there ) be cheaper than year in year out gym membership.</p><p>5.Use food apps such as Olio and Good to go , tonight for instance I picked up a roast dinner for £3.99 and the meat was carved fresh in front of me and included a Yorkshire and veg as well as gravy. There is enough for 3 meals from how I loaded the box.</p><p>6. See if your work has shower facilities like my husbands does as he cycles to work or set a timer at home to cut down on your length of shower.</p><p>7. See what you can see around the home from using Facebook market place, vented or ebay , you will be amazed as to what you can find round your home to sell. Currently when I sell something I am using it to chip off what I owe on my energy bill or even put to towards it.</p><p>8. Check you are your best deals for your home and car insurance especially when it comes up for renewal.</p><p>9. Check your mobile phone contract and see what benefits it can get you , I am with O2 and yes I know there are cheaper mobile providers but currently the freebies I am receiving from O2 far outweigh changing to another provider. </p><p><br /></p><p>The first freebie I use from O2 is from Caffe Nero and did you know you can get further free coffees and other drinks just from downloading the Cafe Nero app , you scan the Cafe Nero App before scanning your O2 drinks code. I have already got a stamp for a free drink and I am saving them up for summer when I am can have a nice cold drink in the searing heat of the Uk ! Update the CaffeNero is only now one free drink a month ( boo) .But the good news is you can ge a weekly drink from Greggs of a tea, coffee or hot chocolate.</p><p><br /></p><p>10 Make sure your boiler is serviced each year as this will help your boilers economy.</p>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-1262060228824092672022-04-06T18:42:00.001+01:002022-04-08T19:09:52.084+01:00Don’t Wish Different Upon The Spring Blossom Don’t wish different I say , concentrate on the beauty you have in your view be it in the mirror looking at yourself or looking through the window at the Spring blossom.I looked out my kitchen window and I saw my tree and thought it doesn’t have as much blossom as other trees. <div><br></div><div><img id="id_6e40_3977_4eb2_7fc4" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/CMuc56AHnKWtiuOQs0ykY7tEeIAu405b8FpP3UhusKQRFAgEYcgUddYG3egYJAi9zmE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 543px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br>But that doesn’t matter as it still has beauty , what we perceive as what is beautiful in Spring is very different to the reality.Everything Spring blossom has its place however short a time it is here .</div>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-17798386425643208832022-02-24T15:03:00.001+00:002022-02-24T15:03:29.785+00:00Morning AdventuresMorning <div><br></div><div>It’s a certainty upon the day is a morning and a mindset of a morning can certainly help you upon your day.The other day I got the bus into town and that in itself is nothing amazing , the ignorance of the human condition is at times bewildering. A elderly lady dropped her things all over the bus and people just sat there not helping .I stepped forward to help and she was grateful, it really doesn’t take much to help people .</div><div><br></div><div>The sunshine upon my tea and I don’t know what the day will bring but with a cup of tea to set me up for the day I can’t go far wrong . I’m getting back to exploring of late and I’m excited for the adventure s that will unfurl.</div>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-17876723422017681822022-02-08T16:54:00.004+00:002022-02-09T12:40:32.492+00:00Ways of Keeping Warm When Your Boiler Breaks <p> My boiler has broken the utter cad , it decided to break when I got back from a night away in Ludlow and the plumber said there is never an ideal time for a boiler to break down , though I think summer might be just perfect! The plumber came and scracthed his head so we have to get the manufactur of the boilers out. They are sending their engineer out on Wednesday so fingers cross so in the meat time I am following my own top tips for keeping warm.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. Add Layers I am layered up and you'd be forgiven for thinking I am going on a Arctic expedition . And get that bobble hat on and that includes your cat !</p><p><br></p><p><img id="id_4f00_61a3_ebaf_b885" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/K3jtzed5JdWgoLYqch_HrmEhXNv1Ed6hS3YEEuKz_2ZfEt0bkjOWfG0Zj_9llW9_T6E" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 616px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. Close those curtains to keep the head in , I am getting to the point where the neighbours will probably think I am a vampire.</p><p><br></p><p>3. Close those doors ! I keep closing the doors behind me , it all helps.</p><p><br></p><p>4. Watch warm films anything with fire in Lord of the Rings is perfect for this , I do love Mordor at this time of year it is my top holiday destination.</p><p><br></p><p>5. Drink warm drinks , I am drinking tea like it is going out of fashion and of course tea will never ever go out of fashion.</p><p><br></p><p>6. Use electric heater , use electric heaters when you need to and warm your bedroom especially before you go to bed.</p><p><br></p><p>7. Stick to one room during the day and this is a great way to make use of tip 4 !</p><p><br></p><p>My boiler is only just coming up for three years old and has always been serviced so I am lightly annoyed with it and I have let it know in no certain terms that this is not acceptable behaviour.No being warm does make one miserable and I am feeling like Captain Oates at the minute "<span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> "</span><b style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">I am just going outside, and may be some time</b><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">"</span></p>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-19370714673146361332022-01-28T14:59:00.001+00:002022-01-28T15:11:31.687+00:00Walking And Photography I love walking and I love Photography and it doesn’t matter where I’m walking I’m forever snapping away .The other week I need a circular walk from Tutbury to Rolleston On Dove and back and it’s a joy to see the sleepy beauty of these Villages.<div><br></div><div><img alt="" height="346" id="id_f03e_eef4_883a_34d1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CKNxZNqnk5mtltz8oNhKXa68ZzSHvbwUCVD0OMfmUxyLDeE60zWvlcq_PL9tmgV4HIo=w675-h346" style="height: auto; margin: 4px; width: 616px;" title="" tooltip="" width="675"><br><br>Walking is good for the soul and it is my outdoor gym and I am walking more and more of late sometimes with my in laws and their fabulous dog Murphy.Once you're on a walk you have to propel yourself forward and their is always something to capture your day and we don't use these footpaths then they will be lost to us forever, so please do get out there and discover your local footpaths.</div><div><br></div><div><img alt="" id="id_d24c_fc24_d4c6_eb1e" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/c64dz3KDpt-0yFhlrtWDeC-4k7_r2nUvurqXykAv40-t8JLbNbGWA9gsILt81wQx18M" style="height: auto; margin: 4px; width: 616px;" title="" tooltip=""><br><br><br></div><div>And all the better if the walk includes a pub on the way to refresh yourself , you can buy pub walk books from a your local good books shop ( they always say a good book shop on TV never a bad one ! )</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_4a33_bd24_41de_b84b" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/0WUETCzNJwoGXaJRa0ySvKZa4Z6QIKAHevvDHooxb2MNahW6Ja-tEibA7Hw2SBu77vA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 616px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-56558326511643019122021-12-22T12:17:00.001+00:002021-12-23T11:15:33.461+00:00Be Intrepid In Your LifeBe Intrepid <div><br /></div><div>Now as an autistic person that can be hard but I’ve always been intrepid before my diagnosis as I really do love adventure. I however will not be Suba diving unless some mobster gives me concrete boots nor will</div><div>I be skydiving out a plane freewheeling towards the ground at breakneck speed .</div><div><br /></div><div><img alt="" height="394" id="id_115e_b984_2a0f_ef15" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/10ug4JJsj3WvRKQIDl-PGNdKC13DhMm_q9C_8AmdnlepHWVUOQYxtRZ9kXXLivAwtFM=w650-h394" style="height: auto; margin: 4px; width: 526px;" title="" tooltip="" width="650" /><br /><br />Standing on the edge of greatness I spy the mighty Monsal head and this is what is so wonderful about leaving in the country of Derbyshire and having access to the Peak District , wonderful is flung about your very eyes as if an artist is in motion crating a painting just for you. As you know I love getting out and about and I shall walk does of the Monsal head at some point but please do tell me what adventures you'd like to see me go on and I will try my very best to do them.</div><div><br /></div>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-22108205667828094292021-12-16T20:30:00.000+00:002021-12-16T20:30:27.919+00:00 Walking Is The Best Kindness to Yourself <p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Kindess is kindness </p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Kindness is not a fashion hashtag</p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">People spout on about kindness but don't practise it themselves ,I was once some years ago told I should not be takin pictures when I was off with depression and that people might get the wrong idea when I was out and about in the one air taking pictures . People are so quick to jump on the #BeKind hashtag when say a celebrity sadly dies but they quick enough in another swipe of social media to critisce someone for something else when all someone is trying to do is to protect their mental health .I love my photography and getting out about , the other day with my husband we climbed a mountain ... ok it was a really really big hill but it felt like a mountain and the sense of achievement in climbing it gets back down again without falling down on my bottom was huge. ( PS my bottom is not huge ! ) . I have really got into walking and hiking and nature and the outside are breath therapy partners.</p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">I love the rolling hills , the green and then when it changes with the season it is magical to come back and look , it is truly like an artists picture because you never know what you're going to get.Walking is brilliant for mental health and it is not a hidden secret and anyone can do it even if you need some kind of support.Walking can be free but the costs you can occur can be decent walking shows and walking gear, I have some Mountain Warehouse walking boots and I have already got my money out of them as they've enabled me to go places I previously couldn't go with my old walking boots. The next item I need I think is a new walking coat and of course it would have to be yellow, and no walk is complete without myself wearing a bobble hat!</p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><img alt="" id="id_9b7c_1b7_791e_d411" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/jkMzFErbrzYnd8w3FxfwWva9fZQ6iVSiNtUC-J05tE90pYkfnMZQbag8H9EjQ3b7z4Q" style="height: auto; margin: 4px; width: 590px;" title="" tooltip="" /><br /><br /><br /></p> Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-69760178654764322522021-12-16T20:05:00.002+00:002021-12-16T20:14:54.692+00:00Why I Love Blogging<p> Why do I love blogging you might well ask ?</p><p><br /></p><p>I love blogging because it brings me in touch with my feelings and brings me close to people I have never met and some indeed I have , you might think that brings a sense of falseness and if you do it wrong it can bring a sense of falseness but do it right and the world is your oyster. The world is your oyster unless like me you have a slight sea food allergy but I digress as I often do . I fell out of favour with blogging I suppose probably due to this toddler tantrum that is the covid pandemic , I mean you can stop now covid but alas no !</p><p><br /></p><p>I sometimes stare at a blank page wondering what I should indeed right wondering if my words are overreaching anyone in this digital age as people are raving it all up on til Tok and instagram and blogging is starting to some a little old fashioned but til Tok and instagram are seen as the fashion fashion hipsters of the miracle modern age.There is something real about putting your words down on a page and because the words are tangible I truly believe people can connect with them more. Push asides the reviews and dig down for the true beauty of human life and you will see how mazing us blogger can be.</p><p><br /></p><p>Blogging is now as retro as the handwritten letter and this is my blog love letter to you all and I am not ever ever going away .</p>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-26434192050200018572021-12-03T19:17:00.007+00:002021-12-09T14:54:39.189+00:00The Very Merry Christmas Game - Review<p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ad</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Christmas is sernominous with playing board games and it is I am sure that is some sort of law at Christmas that you must play some type of board game and there is none more fun than The Very Merry Christmas game. I love traditional games and I don't think at times traditional games are plated enough it has to be a very special game to tear the youth of today away from thrift electronic devices. I played so many board games with my family growing up and it was a happy time doing so even though I didn't always win.Creating memories is what board games do and the love of them is based on from generation to generation.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">This year I have t<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Very-Merry-Christmas-Game/dp/B01LX22U6D/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=The+Very+Merry+Christmas+Game+-+Review&qid=1639061622&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">he Very Merry Christmas Game</a> to review ( it is priced at only £20 at Amazon ) and as they say a board game is for life not just for Christmas ! The box itself is very eye catching and you might think it is going to be of a novelty and flash in the pan. As with any game the more you play it the easier it gets , I have played Monopoly for years and I am still surprised when I win first prize in the beauty contest.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Essentially The Very Merry Christmas Game is for a minimum of two players but to make the most of it I do suggest playing with at least four players or double up into teams. What happens I hear you ask well , each person or team picks a coloured playing piece before locating the relevant fireplace on the board. Each player has a stocking ( how Christmasy is that ! ) the stocking needs to be filled with high valued Christmas presents in order to win the game and they start off with two mystery cards placed in the stocking.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">By rolling the dice, each player progresses around the board where they will find a host of squares offering different activities and interactions. You can sneak a peek in your stocking (or the stocking of someone else), collect presents to place in your own stocking or that of another player, or pull a cracker with a player of your choosing in the hoping of stealing away or exchanging one of their high value presents with one of your low value ones.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">A very nice touch I think is that players can land on a carol-singing square and when they do they have to sing a Christmas song and no song can be performed twice during the course of one game , and the catch is if your singing doesn’t please the other players, you can lose one of your presents. For those that don’t like singing in public, make it your mission to land on the party hat square so you can wear the Christmas part hat and be immune from having to sing.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Once all of the stockings are full, each player can turn over their present cards and find out what’s in their stocking. If someone has a single sprout card, they automatically lose and are out of the game but if someone has two sprout cards they automatically win. If there are no sprout cards, or no one has two, the rest of the players add up the stars denoted on each present card and the one with the highest number of stars wins.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Very Merry Christmas Game might be a simple game but it is fun and as a family enjoyed playing it so much and played it again and again. We laughed so much when playing it and it’s perfect to play with the family, as it’s very family friendly. This is the perfect game to be playing over the festive season and I can't recommend it highly enough , it is perfect for that sparkle of Christmas fun this Christmas</span></p><img alt="" id="id_ae62_7082_3ec1_9689" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9n-G41PhlFXS-muAN-KChmUivhJIBSByihhpJIXv_44ZQTtUEC2XNanuh8wp4sg3PHo" style="height: auto; width: 353px;" title="" tooltip="" /><br /><br /><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-36321651865189724002021-11-15T12:44:00.002+00:002021-11-15T20:53:37.375+00:00 Christmas Present Heaven With Voucher Express <p><br /></p><p>AD</p><p><br /></p><p>We went fetch Mr T some joggers from M & S we are armed with a gift card , gift cards are they ideal gift for letting other people choose what they want . Mr T choose his gift card through <a href="https://www.voucherexpress.co.uk/giftcard/vex-gift-card.aspx" rel="nofollow">VEX (Voucher Express ) </a>because it can be changed for so many different type of gift vouchers including M & S . Fed up of shopping on line Mr T wanted to spent his voucher in a physical location though you can choose to have an online voucher .We choose to have a jaunt out to Fosse Park and their M & S there and it is huge so there is so much choice and it is a nice spread out store as is the whole of Fosse Park , the only niggle for Fosse Park is actually the parking getting in and out but choose your times to go there I would say.</p><p><br /></p><p>You choose the amount to have as a gift card or Voucher Express then it gets sent to the recipient and from there they can choose from over 150 places to have their voucher with ! spoilt for choice.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img alt="" id="id_d7f4_4b5c_7f0b_720" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Od7JT6X2JaogB6bWx59EH3mgiuuFuBSBk7K5_yXOwZGDZW5gR7gkVi9J1reGKWrLXp4" style="height: auto; margin: 4px; width: 616px;" title="" tooltip="" /><br /><br /><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Disclosure We were provided with a £50 voucher for the purposes of review , all thoughts and words are our own <br /><br /><br /></p>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-69174119791880463202021-11-12T18:49:00.001+00:002021-11-12T19:24:51.187+00:00 Being Kind Of Heart Always I headed into town yesterday for a few bits and bobs from good old Marks and Spencer and whilst just pursuing the chilled items I happened to be spoken to by a old gentleman. He told me about his he could believe the costs of items and how people could afford to feed their children especially with some of the prices of food . He also told me about himself and how he’d been a bricklayer since the age of 16 long before the age of health and safety , he was now 83.<div><br></div><div>He told me he’d list his wife some years back , Ed exchanged words s d he was happy I think for the warmth of human words . It really doesn’t take much to be kind of heart , kind of hearing and just a good Al round egg .</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Bolstered by being good of heart and good of soul , I thought I’d get down to some gold old leaf kicking .</div><div><br></div><div><br><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tKfGm7v4Kts" width="500" height="281" id="y_id_1e95_b9f_4a60_12a1" frameborder="0"></iframe><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><img id="id_5289_6bf4_5e1f_a247" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/kK6bTyGHssMR_MgoKkqmaxpOex3m1ssRdpo2ZoW_KXzWJhs6BpHma24v1X8ZngS6fYQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 597px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br><div><img id="id_a8db_8564_54bf_f427" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Gko_XuhrfmuD6dFKeQEYyQ3Oq9qcbFY-t5mqUroNgvcroh0WFNaofYv8auQ69p4lGYM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 579px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br><img id="id_c862_225e_5432_5cc1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XyjFTcKGGC2AZ_pyL9yPhnrKbq9PoLDhyix4ZimBafGOQayK3WMaMqInJpXRFqIyVDQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 586px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br><img id="id_4ef3_4a34_8f49_2050" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/4b6nYi1wbhzWt0EB5ZBj_1KmoSl5dWHRjDx_TajYSk_2EOrKwc-wbzG7feEn9EoXr2M" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 616px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br><br></div>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-27238771038935188382021-11-10T12:30:00.004+00:002021-11-10T12:30:59.292+00:00Christmas With Cadburys Gifts CADBURY DAIRY MILK & CARAMILK CASTLE KIT<p>AD </p><p><br /></p><p>There is nothing like being the King or Queen of your own castle and you can have this opportunity with Cadburys by building your own , yes I know you've got to put in a bit of hard work but the rewards are oh so sweet. And while Rome wasn't build in a day you can build your castle in less than a day in fact less than half a day less then half a half a day , you get the message don't you its quick .</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhduL853DIpSNarRcdN-yneKx5H-muV4gAtS7d4Cm48zEvjvbv6RTMLwdSz5m9sT4VSg66ZNxUuZDycRFf6lu-05arOKxTFtckPc4x8EYCRnR7c_vxZQuc1bWGdF7z0AYWETqhHXMq_Eau/s700/castle.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="700" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhduL853DIpSNarRcdN-yneKx5H-muV4gAtS7d4Cm48zEvjvbv6RTMLwdSz5m9sT4VSg66ZNxUuZDycRFf6lu-05arOKxTFtckPc4x8EYCRnR7c_vxZQuc1bWGdF7z0AYWETqhHXMq_Eau/w552-h441/castle.webp" width="552" /></a></div>The kit contains everything you need to construct your own castle containing airy Milk bars, Caramilk bars and Cadbury Dairy milk with caramel bars full instructions are included to construct your own circle.<div><br /></div><div>Priced at £14 pop over to <a href="https://www.cadburygiftsdirect.co.uk/cadbury-dairy-milk-caramilk-castle-kit.html" rel="nofollow">Cadburys Gifts </a>to grab yourself one or as a gift for someone ! Perfect for any occasion </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Disclose I was sent one of these for review</div>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-40115839936490348122021-11-04T13:39:00.000+00:002021-11-10T10:56:16.274+00:00ARRAN Sense of Scotland After The Rain Discovery Set<p> AD</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>There is nothing like Scottish products they are unique as the Scottish and being a Scottish islander myself ( I was born in the Outer Hebrides ) I feel a sense of unity. Arran Sense of Scotland have been producing bath and home fragrance collections on the Isle of Arran sense 1898 and they are inspired by the Isle too.Refresh and rejuvenate your sense with their signature After the <a href="https://arran.com/products/new-after-the-rain-discovery-set" id="id_c61c_5e24_4c82_4145">Rain scent.</a>Discover the sensual scent of rose petals, musk and floral citrus, mixed with the soft notes of Arran's precious woods.</p><p><br></p><p>Such products are ideal for Christmas and just treating yourself or a loved one , I know I would love to receive such a product and a quality product is one that you will come back to time after time again.</p><p><br></p><p><img id="id_15e8_6b1c_e3a5_e45e" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/LH3uvVxFWM7gN5IxbSmUBRlfRZoKU-aoqUTuB-WQRMxNXQJiHSh_RKyBKMsnR2AKOoU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 576px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br><br></p><p><br><br><img alt="" id="id_2f59_cc40_8225_eb6d" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/fFewumFMPZx71K5KncPpC5cZLNMSa9r62JzQUDL3LIHq8AXEMlHQ94mUmDFKAAGxqPY" style="height: auto; width: 583px; margin: 4px;" title="" tooltip=""><br><br><br></p>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-65802129831151882432021-11-01T15:17:00.000+00:002021-11-01T16:22:16.104+00:00Make Your Own Prawn Chicken Pesto Toast<p> I improvised making my own prawn toast , it was relatively quick and easy and I am pretty sure you could embellish it more than I could . I had my mine with pea and ham soup because I am as ever the culinary rebel and they do say rules are there to be broken but having said that Pineapple absolutely does not belong on pizza.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><font size="4"><u><b>Ingredients</b> </u></font></p><p><br></p><p>Now I know you're meant to use egg white but I didn't have any eggs </p><p><br></p><p>I had </p><p><br></p><p>cooked prawns </p><p><br></p><p>ready cooked chicken </p><p><br></p><p>I had no Spring either </p><p><br></p><p>Pesto</p><p><br></p><p><b><u>Method</u></b></p><p><br></p><p>Whizz the cooked prawns and cooked chicken pieces together with some pesto about 4 teaspoons of pesto .</p><p><br></p><p>Then spread on bread ( I don't cut off the crusts )</p><p><br></p><p>Then plonk in the oven for around 10 to 15 minutes at about 180c . Keep an eye on it.</p><p><br></p><p><img id="id_7838_9081_f6ac_4318" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/iLb9l2vUCs5gh2sjlMBYl6rm1XgNx7I-NY3AccNpN9_55lBOGEv0bhpQUxFuzIKZ2_c" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></p>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-45267986366578459012021-10-27T14:37:00.001+01:002021-10-27T14:37:14.188+01:00Make Adipose For A Halloween Doctor Who Party<p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;">Making the Adipose is quite simple but please supervise small children round them.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;" /></p><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;">The Adipose's party upon Matt Smith's Fez and who can blame them?</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-v61tbk_DklI/UpCqx2uKPPI/AAAAAAAAPt0/2MGlXozlq1Q/s640/blogger-image-1958088403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #d44165; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-v61tbk_DklI/UpCqx2uKPPI/AAAAAAAAPt0/2MGlXozlq1Q/s640/blogger-image-1958088403.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" title="Doctor Who Matt Smith 50th Anniversary Doctor Who" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;">They are friendly but I think it was dangerous of them to come to the party !!</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-eDAxrv9iZSw/UpCqhXb0taI/AAAAAAAAPtc/N_y5lfWwQls/s640/blogger-image--382621631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #d44165; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-eDAxrv9iZSw/UpCqhXb0taI/AAAAAAAAPtc/N_y5lfWwQls/s640/blogger-image--382621631.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" title="Adipose Doctor Who ' The fat does walks away'" /></a>You'll need large white marshmallows, tiny white ones and cocktail sticks.</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;">1. Break a cocktail stick into two , repeat as necessary .</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3gzJW552bbs/UpCpOG_2OcI/AAAAAAAAPtQ/jtygHsQc0kc/s640/blogger-image--996585304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #d44165; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3gzJW552bbs/UpCpOG_2OcI/AAAAAAAAPtQ/jtygHsQc0kc/s640/blogger-image--996585304.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;">2. Stick the broken cocktail stick into your large white marshmallow ( being careful of any splintering bits)</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-GVaoAFBMFkg/UpCouYI0-fI/AAAAAAAAPtA/RRTgkxaB64c/s640/blogger-image-1037190649.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #d44165; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-GVaoAFBMFkg/UpCouYI0-fI/AAAAAAAAPtA/RRTgkxaB64c/s640/blogger-image-1037190649.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><p><br style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;">3. Stick on the little marshmallows .</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;" /></p><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jP7n1qStbuA/UpCqvHOizDI/AAAAAAAAPtk/XrW2xUXxyAM/s640/blogger-image--303246742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #d44165; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jP7n1qStbuA/UpCqvHOizDI/AAAAAAAAPtk/XrW2xUXxyAM/s640/blogger-image--303246742.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;">4. Finish off with the arms and decorate with an icing tube !</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;">5 . An Adipose just ready to walk away !!</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-I3ydfQW8nw8/UpCpM_YhaAI/AAAAAAAAPtI/hlu_n0diVnw/s640/blogger-image-1700871517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #d44165; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-I3ydfQW8nw8/UpCpM_YhaAI/AAAAAAAAPtI/hlu_n0diVnw/s640/blogger-image-1700871517.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.199999809265137px;"><br /></div><p><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></p><p>Do make sure no one swallows a cocktail stick SO please do be careful round young children .</p>Claire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.com0