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Do you wanna build a snowman? ☃️ We finally g Do you wanna build a snowman? ☃️

We finally got some snow today. The girls were so excited to go out and play in it. We even managed to make a little snowman and make sure he stayed safe given the current situation. 

 

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Weekends are made for pancakes 🥞 A short stack Weekends are made for pancakes 🥞

A short stack of banana pancakes topped with berry yoghurt, @jackpotpeanutbutter  golden syrup and blueberries.

I love these as a quick and easy breakfast and it's the easiest recipe ever. 

- 1 banana
- 2 eggs 
- 3 heaped spoons of oats. 

Mix them all up and pop them in the pan. Easy! 

What's for breakfast where you are? 

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Another night, another burger 🍔 Another vegan Another night, another burger 🍔

Another vegan burger actually, an onion bhaji burger to be precise. 

It was so good but definitely needed more mango chutney. Although, I think there's not much in life that can't be improved with a huge dollop of mango chutney. Amirite?!

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You've stolen a pizza my heart 🍕🍕🍕 Pizza You've stolen a pizza my heart 🍕🍕🍕

Pizza is one of my favourite foods and this one is a good one. Tom made the dough from scratch and I'm not entirely sure he'll be doing that again soon 😆

Not vegan thanks to the mozzarella and goats cheese but absolutely bloody delicious. 

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A tulip doesn't strive to impress anyone🌷 Tuli A tulip doesn't strive to impress anyone🌷

Tulips are my favourite and these yellow ones have really made me happy the past few days. 

Don't wait for someone to buy you flowers, buy them yourself and revel in how they make you feel.

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Every night is burger night when they taste this g Every night is burger night when they taste this good 🍔

Tom outdid himself at the weekend with this vegan stack burger. He added a potato rosti, homemade burger sauce and a slice of @violife_foods It was bloody delicious. 

Were actively trying to cut our meat intake even if we're not fully committed to going completely plant based. 

Little steps right? 

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Lonely, chocolonley 🍫🍫🍫 This is my favou Lonely, chocolonley 🍫🍫🍫

This is my favourite chocolate in all the world and it is using all of my willpower to not just inhale all of it immediately. 

Tom got me this little @tonyschocolonely_uk_ire selection for Christmas. I've had it hidden so no one else can have any but I finally allowed myself a bar tonight. Myself, no one else.

What snacks do you refuse to share? 

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@hannahmaitattoo I'd love a tattoo of Elsa and Aur @hannahmaitattoo I'd love a tattoo of Elsa and Aurora. Not two princesses you usually see together, I know. But my eldest is convinced she's Elsa and my youngest is called Aurora. I'd love something for them both. 

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Cheers big ears! 🍻 #Ad - free product: I lov Cheers big ears! 🍻

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I love a beer, I really miss going out for one. But drinking on school day has had to stop this year. Enter my new favourite weekday beer. @luckysaintbeer is 0.5% and blummin delicious!

Are you a beer fan? Do you have any low alcohol/alcohol free beers to recommend? Or any other recommendations?

#tryit #luckysaintbeer #lowalcoholbeer #beer #drinkoftheday #drinkdrinkdrink #imbibe #worldsbestbars #withme #luckysaint
How many cups of tea is too many? Honestly, I re How many cups of tea is too many? 

Honestly, I reckon I have at least eight a day. I'm not too fussy when it comes to my tea but I do prefer it quite strong (stronger than this photo looks), no sugar and molten hot. Obviously, it's good if it comes with a biscuit or two too. 

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Rediscovering Space Around The Home AKA The Big Lockdown Clearout

02/11/2020      Leave a Comment

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I don’t think I’ve ever spent so much time in our house as we have done this year and now with lockdown 2.0 about to begin and Christmas on the horizon, I feel like I’ve got to finish off all those clearing up and out jobs I started in the first flush of spending so much time at home!

We’ve had months of being forced to spend more time at home than ever before, it’s not unlikely that your home has become a little cluttered. I say become mine definitely was, to begin with! With the winter fast approaching, now is the time to claim back control. When you do, the next few months will be far more tolerable. Besides, many of those benefits will be felt for years to come too.

So, what are the best ways to rediscover valuable space throughout the home? Here’s all you need to know.

Step 1: Remove the junk

Most households are guilty of keeping items they no longer need or use. Electronics, clothes, furniture, and ornaments are just some of the examples. Selling them is a great way to regain space around the home while also earning a little extra money. Or if you can’t be bothered with the hassle of selling, donating to the charity shop is a good option. Either way, this type of decluttering can instantly make the home feel bigger. In many cases, it helps families get their guest rooms or garages back.

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Step 2: Lose the home office

Did you transform a guest room into an office? This was one of the most practical home upgrades of all back in the early 2000s and noughties. Nowadays, that space could be used to do so much more, especially if your family has grown in numbers. Adults can use laptops in other parts of the home. Meanwhile, kids gaming beds allow youngsters to retain their gaming setups and workstations. Better still, they won’t lose any floor space as it sits under the bed itself. Suddenly, you’ll have a new room.

Although, this may not be the most practical solution now that so many of us are working remotely!

Step 3: Save floor space

The idea of saving floor space through smarter furniture choices can extend to all parts of the property. Retractable tables are a good example of how space can be saved without losing function in the necessary moments. Meanwhile, a TV wall bracket or shelving can save you from bulky cabinets and units. You will still have the same furniture and decorative pieces around the home, but they will take up less space. From a sense of practicality, as well as tricking the eyes, this can work wonders.

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Step 4: Utilise the garden

If you have a garden, it’s vital that you use it. Even in winter, it can add a whole new sense of purpose to the home. Whether it’s a place to relax, complete workouts, or grow vegetables is up to you. Either way, when the backyard is actively used, it gives you a far bigger physical space to live in. Even small gardens can make a big impact. In truth, the fact that the external spaces can make your neighbour’s a little green with envy is a bonus. Finding storage space at the front or side of the home is ideal too.

Step 5: Build

The final step is a bigger challenge, but its impacts can be huge. Converting the loft or basement will add a new room or rooms to the home. Meanwhile, it is a job that can add serious value to the property. If this option doesn’t appeal, extending the back of the property is an alternative solution. Either way, the ability to achieve more from your home will also take your love of the property to a new level. The key is to ensure that you put enough effort into the planning phase. Do this, and you will succeed.

Our flat may not offer up much opportunity for us to crack on with all these ideas but I’m spending a lot of time on steps 1 and 3 right now! Hopefully though, you found this useful and it gave you a few ideas about where to start and what to do to.

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