Sorry

Sorry for the break in posts lately. I have had a lot of projects taking up my time. 

I will be back later this week with a few posts and then I will be taking the week of Thanksgiving off from blogging. 

So, stay tuned. There will be more!

Remembrance

"We will remember them" - The Princess Royal today laid a wreath as she attended a Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum. 97 years ago on the 'eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month' an armistice was signed between the allied nations and Germany to cease hostilities, effectively ending the First World War. Though a cause for celebration at the time, the day has become a reflective one when all those who have lost their lives serving their countries are remembered. Photo © Press Association #Remembrance #ArmisticeDay #WW1

A photo posted by The British Monarchy (@the_british_monarchy) on Nov 11, 2015 at 6:16am PST

Let's talk about: Nestle Animal Bar

The day before Halloween I stopped into the London Market as I was in the neighborhood.

I grabbed two Nestle Animal chocolate bars to give to my daughters when I picked them up from school. They were very excited. 

The bars themselves are pretty cute with animals on them. 

They both thought they were good. 

I didn't try one but I can tell you that my kids thought they were great. 

My 5 year old reminded me quickly of why I don't normally give them chocolate on the go when she stuck her thumb through it. 

Remember, Rember, the 5th of November

With today being the 5th of November I feel like this is the most appropriate thing to post today: 

Let's talk about: Boxen, Childhood Chronicles Before Narnia

One day while I was at the library they just happened to have this out on a shelf being displayed. 

I had no idea that it existed so I grabbed it and checked it out. 

This book is introduced by Douglas Gresham, giving us a look at the childhood of C.S. and W. H. Lewis. We read about how they spent much of their time in the attic and they began to build worlds together. 

The book is full of their drawings and stories. 

While it isn't on my top list of favorite reads ever, the talent these boys showed at such a young age is remarkable. In some of the stories they were as young or younger than my daughters and I couldn't believe the vocabulary, handwriting, and writing ability they already had. 

I wouldn't urge you to run out and buy it but if you get a chance you might want to peruse it simply to read a bit of their young imaginations.

Let's talk about: The Great British Bake Off

I have been hearing about The Great British Bake Off for so long. I really wanted to be able to watch it but couldn't find anywhere to do so. 

Then it showed up on Netflix!

I started watching one episode thinking I would get a feel for the show. 

I ended up watching the entire first season over three days. 

The main judges on the show are two well known chefs, Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. 

The hosts of the show are Mel and Sue and they are so much fun. 

The contestants have three challenges each week and then one person is eliminated. The last person standing is crowned as Britain's best amateur baker. 

The challenges are so much fun to watch. 

You end up with things like these...

 

What I love about this show is that although the judges are brutally honest about their feelings, they aren't cruel. And all of the contestants (at least that I have seen so far) get along and are kind to each other.

Also, I am not a baker. I don't know how to bake most of the things they made on this show and to be honest, I hadn't ever heard of a lot of the things they baked on this show.. My cooking is very simple and I have to follow a recipe exactly the way it is written. I don't have a natural talent for this stuff. Because of this I wasn't sure how much I would like this show. So if you are the same way, let me assure you it was still very enjoyable. My husband watched a few episodes with me and found it really interesting as well. 

If you love baking, I think you will love this show. 

It was so fun to see what the bakers came up with for each challenge. 

My only disappointment was when I finished the season and realized that there was only one season on Netflix. Now I need to find a way to watch the rest of the show!

Oh- and on the USA version of Netflix it is called The Great British Baking Show. 

*Have you seen this show? 

*Do you like to bake?

Let's Talk About: Walkers Shortbread Chocolate Scottie dogs

On a recent trip to London Market, I picked up these Scottie Dogs to have as a treat when we were learning about Scotland. 

They were so adorable. And really good too. 

Both of our daughters loved them. 

Definitely something I would buy again.