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:: Spam comments & Loyalty point love ::

What the heck is going on with Typepad?  Over the past three days I've had over 100 spam comments to delete.  I have edited my comments for approval now.  It's a pain but needs to done.  I hope this helps, otherwise I will have to put the dreaded comment moderation on. 

I finally got around to linking my ebay account and Nectar points. I don't know about you but I lurve loyalty points.  I know you have to spend money to get them, but if you are buying it anyway and it's a good price, then it is like getting something for nothing. I got a full year subscription to my favourite magazine with my Clubcard points. I save Boots Advantage card points too. I got some great bargains in Boots over the half term break.  I shall have to blog about them later in the week. 

I have really enjoyed the half term week, sometimes in goes too fast (it always goes too fast) but this week I feel as if I've made the most of my time. Well I am now back at home after 5 days at the seaside  and it is time to tackle the Sunday night ironing mountain and catch up with some TV.

Raspberry Porridge

 

At last it's half term and I'm on day one of ten lovely days off.  I am planning to enjoy every. single. one. of. them.

We are planning to spend a few of the ten days at the coast and if today's weather is anything to go by, then I will be really happy.  It's still cold but at last it is bright and even the sun made an appearance.  Perfect for cliff top walking, one of my favourite pastimes

 

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I started the day with a bowl of raspberry porridge....yum. I love porridge and make lots of different flavours.  This one is healthy and my huge bowl full was only 268 calories.  I am cutting down and trying to eat a bit healthier but I am not on a diet ;)

 

:: For the Raspberry Porridge ::

In a large microwaveable container ( I use a 2 litre plastic jug) Mix 40g of porridge oats, with 100ml of milk, 50ml of water, a handful of raspberries and sugar, honey or sweetner to taste.  (I use Splenda).  I do like a big spoonful because the raspberries are very tart. Microwave on high for 4 minutes and then transfer to a bowl to cool down a little before eating.

 

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After breakfast I did some cleaning and then decided to have a bit of a pamper session.  I've had a bubble bath, face pack, washed and styled my hair and used some of the Body Shop Body Butter I received 3 tubs of for Christmas.  That should last me a while. I've had a pedicure & manicure and now i feel all soft and squeaky clean.

I tried this new Styling Oil from Got2b by Schwartzopf, it's really good for a low cost product and my hair is lovely and soft. 

 

Pancake Day

Well hello, how are you?  I am a stranger in blogland lately.  But I miss my blog and reading yours too, so here I am again, hopefully not just passing through :)

Choc Philly Pancake ~ image & recipe from here

Pancakes, what's not to love about 'em?  We've had a pancake party with some savoury ones with stew and some..... well lots, of sweet ones. I had one savoury one & two sweet ones which isn't so good seeing as I am supposed to be dieting!  But I do adore pancakes, good job it's only once a year and followed by Lent. 

This years favourite sweet toppings have been,

• lemon & sugar
• orange & sugar
• treacle
• nutella & strawberries
• nutella, banana & whipped cream (naughty but very nice)
• peanut butter & banana

Image from lakeland

 

I did take lots of photos of the pancakes consumed but I can't find the lead for the camera...whoops