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Lifestyle Content // Laptop v Tablet*
You’ll struggle to go anywhere these days without seeing someone enjoying themselves on a tablet. Whether that is taking pictures, reading e-books or watching a television series, tablets seem to be the gadget of choice for most technology lover at the moment. Technology websites such as Hispek stock laptops and tablets in the same section of their site. But is there still a place for the laptop? Here we go through some of the pros and cons for tablets and laptops. Power In terms of processing power, laptops are currently still streets ahead of the tablet. Laptops can go that extra distance over tablets in tasks such as photo and…
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Cake That! Showstopper – Chess Cake with Chocolate Ganache Filling & Vanilla Meringue Frosting
In my Technical Challenge for Cake That! I came runner up. Since that was probably the best cake I’ve ever made, I knew I had to up my game for the showstopper. I came up with loads of different ideas, using various techniques, colours, tastes and layers but I wanted something that would show some more skill which is why I’ve gone for this cake. Once i’d set my mind to it, I was determined to pull it off. This cake has had a lot of learning curves, in fact I made the frosting three times this week before I deemed it edible and I have had to pretty much…
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Hot Topic Haul September 2014
ALL LINKS REMOVED AS ITEMS NO LONGER FOR SALE I’m kinda going through a bit of a rough patch at the moment which makes me sort of shy away from my blog. When I come out the other end I may even write about it.. That’s what I usually do anyway. You may have to bare with me and my sporadic uninteresting posts for a wee while until I get my head straight. So this evening, because I have nothing better to do, I’m sharing my Hot Topic haul with you all. No this isn’t what I bought while out in the US back in August, this is the one…
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The Cold Never Bothered Her Anyway..
I remember being a kid and every new Disney movie that was released, my sister and I made it a point to learn every single lyric from it. We were Disney kids, so it’s natural that our children are heading in the same direction. Aside from Tinker Bell & The Pirate Fairy (which is currently in my wardrobe waiting for Christmas) the only other classic Disney animation movie that has been released within Little Miss’ living memory is Frozen. Yes she loves Tangled, Cinderella, Peter Pan, Ratatouille, Toy Story (all three) and her newest favourite The Princess & the Frog, but Frozen is her favourite. Maybe it’s because it’s everywhere,…
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Insta-Month September
September Selfie // Rainbow Cake for my nephew’s 3rd Birthday // Upcycling some frames for LM’s room iPhone 6 // THE BEST CAKE I HAVE EVER MADE! // Seeing The Lion King in Sunderland Florida Planning // New Hogwarts sweater from Primark // Next cosplay? The highlights were… To be honest, this month has been incredibly quiet so I only have a few highlights, seeing The Lion King with my bestie Bee & my nephew’s 3rd birthday. I also enjoyed going to the Food & Beer Festival at the start of the month, and I was also chosen as the first winner of Cake That! Also Cocktails in Teacups turned…
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Knitting for Beginners: Getting Started*
Knitting is a great hobby and is no longer just for Nan’s who are knitting itchy jumpers for the grandkids! If it seems like a venture you’d like to take up, you certainly wouldn’t be alone. We’ve come up with a bit of a guide for getting started for absolute beginners when it comes to knitting so that you’ll soon be making things like a pro in no time! Getting everything you need to get started You will need a few things to get started with knitting, and these include: Wool Knitting needles A knitting pattern to follow You can pick up basic yarn and needles in most good craft…