Sunday, 7 October 2012

Wish List


Wish List

Always wanted to create a wish list.. so here it is:

http://chris-parry.co.uk/web/?wpsc-product=the-memory-pendant-silver
I love this pendant, the heart shape is quirky and I love Chris's style of fonts and the way he put them together.

http://chris-parry.co.uk/web/?wpsc-product=the-memory-ring-sterling-silver
I'd say this was a matching ring, to the pendant.  I really want a new ring.

http://www.swarovski.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/SCO-Web_GB-Site/en_US/-/USD/SPAG_DetailPage-ViewPage?SKU=1081927
I love Swarovski!  I have one pair of earings from there, which were a gift.  A new store recently opened at Glasgow Fort and I love browsing there, the store is lush!!

http://www.cathkidston.co.uk/p-18350-cath-kidston-antique-rose-day-bag.aspx?referrer=category

http://www.cathkidston.co.uk/p-18418-cath-kidston-spot-business-bag.aspx?referrer=category
I want not one but two Cath Kidston bags... although one is a laptop bag - I do have to measure my laptop to see if it will fit first though... so you're (yes you) are thinking of buying this item then wait until I've said the laptop will fit!

Oh well...I've got as much chance as nae chance of getting any of these, but hey a girl can dream right?

Saturday, 1 September 2012

Nearly ONE!

McBump will be ONE on Sunday... can you believe it?  Tomorrow will be spent (after work) baking a special birthday cake!  Tonight I made the tee-shirt!  Can't wait till Sunday x


Thursday, 2 August 2012

Lists

I like lists... To do lists, I want lists, gift lists, wish lists... any list... even shopping lists!

I'm off work next week (hurrah!) and not only do I have a list of things we have planned, I have a spread sheet!  That's quite sad I know but even when we're off work life is hectic!  So much to fit in.  It is very very rare that Husband and I are together so we like to plan some fun things to do and some chores that really need the two of us to tackle... Like clean out the garage! Grrrr!

Here's what I'd like to do next week: (wonder how many I'll get to do!?)

Swim,
Cycle,
Read,
Sew,
Design,
Photoshoot...

Sunday, 29 July 2012

What I Wore Wednesday

Yes, Yes I know it's Sunday...  
I've been wanting to link up to WIWW for a long time now and today I decided I was just going to do it!


(Sorry, I didn't have anyone to take my photo so this is a DIY job)

Coral top - M&S outlet
White baggy trousers - Next
Leopard shoes - George at Asda



Thursday, 12 July 2012

AnneeApple

So... a lot of people have been requesting my recipes.  So to make it easier I've created a Facebook Page which they / you / anyone can Like and I'll update recipes there!

Here's the link >> www.facebook.com/anneeappleaday

Monday, 9 July 2012

Do you love soup?

Oh I love soup... not tinned though but homemade.  I'm experimenting with making different soups, I always have done, but this time I'm trying out all different types that are 0 propoints!  Today's version is veg and cauliflower, oh it is mighty tasty and filling and so so good for you.

If you would like the recipe, just leave me a comment.  I love soup!


Here is today's weight watchers menu:

Breakfast 
2 x Tesco Wheat Biscuits (3pp)
150ml skimmed milk (1pp)
1/2 slice wholemeal toast (1.5pp)
1/2 teaspoon of jam (.5pp)
Pear (0pp)

Lunch
Huge bowl of my soup (0pp)
1 x Warbuton white roll (4pp)
Apple (0pp)

Snack
Coffee with brown sugar (1pp)
Weight Watchers Bakewell Slice (2pp)

Dinner
2 x Cheeseburgers made with 2 x Warbuton White Rolls (8pp), 2 x Asda meat free burgers (4pp), Weight Watchers mature cheese (1pp), Tomato Ketchup (0pp) on one and Tesco Lighter than Light Mayo (0pp) on the other and lots of salad (0pp)

Snack
Tea (0pp)
Cadbury Crunchie (5pp)

Yum!

Sunday, 8 July 2012

1st weigh in...

...and I lost 5lb!  Great start, now to keep it up.

I contemplated blogging more and adding what I've eaten / recipes etc but then I forgot.. probably too busy counting propoints!  But here's a collage of the week's food!


Tuesday, 3 July 2012

Weight Watchers

I've signed up for Weight Watchers online!  This is Day 3... so far so good!

I decided it was time to get a grip and do something about my weight.  I am a naturally slim person and didn't start to put weight on until around 2004, since then I've went from being a healthy weight to being 5 stone over weight... ouch!

McBump is doing brilliantly and is just about walking so I'm going to be run ragged very soon... can't wait! x

Monday, 9 January 2012

Grub Hub

Something new!!  

I have just finished writing out my own recipe for the local paper 'The Wishaw Hub' and 'The Hub' - they have a new feature for 2012 which is called Grub Hub and will feature some quick and easy (sometimes healthy) recipes written by yours truly.  

Here is the first one:

Pitta Bread Pizza with Potato Wedges (serves 2)
A quick and easy healthy meal which you can easily adapt to add your favourite toppings.

Ingredients 

3 large potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon of dried mixed herbs
pinch of chilli powder
Salt and Pepper

2 pitta bread (wholemeal, white or herb)
2 tablespoons of BBQ ketchup or tomato ketchup
2 slice of wafer thin cold meat or cooked chicken (omit for vegetarian option)
slices of red onion (optional)
slices of tomato (optional)
3 heaped tablespoons of grated cheese
pinch of dried mixed herbs

Method

Pre-heat the oven to 180.

Cut the potatoes into wedges and place in a bowl, drizzle over the olive oil and add herbs and chilli powder.  Mix until the potatoes are coated.  Place on baking tray and season with salt and pepper.  Cook for 40 minutes, turning half way through cooking time.

Place the pitta bread on a baking tray and spread a tablespoon of BBQ or tomato ketchup over the top, sprinkle half the cheese over the pitta breads.  Add your chosen toppings then top with the rest of the cheese and sprinkle the dried herbs over the top.  Cook for 10 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!


Goodnight Grandad

Goodnight Grandad Chic
15th January 1927 - 6th January 2012


If you're lucky enough to still have Grandparents, treasure them!
They love you like a Parent but without the discipline.

Ax

Tuesday, 8 November 2011

The Zone

Hey!  I'm still here.  Still figuring out this routine thing but hoping that I've mastered it and will be blogging more often AND starting up my themed posts for each day.

The Health Visitor actually came today and McBump weighs 12lb and 3oz, not bad huh?  She is following that curve of weight gain / age ratio with perfection and coming along a total treat!

Ax

Monday, 31 October 2011

HalloOooOoooowe'en

BOO! Scared ya eh?

I'm waiting patiently for the trick or treaters to start appearing at the door, I've made around 40 wee bags of treats, so I hope that's enough!  But I'm beginning to think it might not be as last year we had around 20 or more and our estate was tiny now there are loads more houses and lots more kids.  What do you put in the treat bags?  This year I opted for just sweets and a cookie.  I remember when I was trick or treating I'd hate to get green unripe satsumas and horrid small apples.. and monkey nuts.. yuk!  All those things were tossed aside and all I wanted was the yummy sweets... I bet my dentist just shuddered there!

Today McBump had her second baby massage class, she loved it.  And she is now sound asleep so chilled out.  After class we had a lovely afternoon at a friends house, she had a new baby too who also attends baby massage... so we had two chilling out babies.

I think I see trick or treaters.................

Friday, 28 October 2011

Wish List

I'm not a material girl AT ALL but sometimes it's nice to have a look at things... so here's my wish list:  (do you have a wish list?)

1.  I love watches, especially Swatch.  I've had one before in 1988 but I am loving the Jeremy Scott collection at swatch and I adore this one - Swatch Punk



2.  Ugg Boots... or as I call them Uggly Boots.  They are not pretty but I love them!  I bought a pair from House of Fraser in Glasgow probably about 5 years ago, they were £170 they were also the last pair in stock but had a slight mark on them, so I got them reduced to £145.  It was the most I had ever paid for a pair of boots but they are still on the go, ok they look a bit worn hence adding chestnut ones to my wish list.



3.  Ness Wellie Boots - love these in 'crush'.  I was never allowed Wellie Boots when I was wee, Mum always bought my Sister and I leather boots from Clarks.  I was always sad as I wanted orange wellies!


4.  I love both of these bags from Ness and one is on Sale!  Bag 1 and Bag 2.



5.  Lush Lush Lush!  I've never had any products from Lush but I adore the smell when I pass the store on Buchanan Street!  McGirl (my middle child, she hates being called that), received some Lush products for Christmas, bath bombs, soap and snow fairy stuff... it was amazing - I used the soap and loved the smell it was like bubblegum!

6.  Spa Day / Pamper day... I've never had a pamper day or any sort of spa treatment, I don't even get my eyebrows shaped or go to the hairdresser so the thought of a spa day, massage, manicure, pedicure etc sounds like something for Royalty!

7.  Chocolate has to be on everyone's wish list right?.  

We all need red shoes, Dorothy had them and they took her home!  I love these red mid heels from Office.


9.  VW Beetle... gotta be old style.  I'd not be fussed on the colour but I do love purple!


10.  Last on my wish list (as I thought I better limit it to 10).. is a holiday... somewhere warm (not too warm), peaceful, beach, pool and good local history.... bliss!

Voila!
Ax




A day out (Yay!).. in Glasgow (Boo!)

Friday... should I say Woo!?  It seems that everyone on my Facebook this morning was excited it was Friday and they were all mentally preparing themselves for a weekend of going out, fun, cocktails etc... Me on the other hand had a trip into Glasgow planned and four service assessing jobs to do... not my idea of fun but it did mean breakfast and lunch was paid for and I still earned a small fee for each job.

Long gone are my days of going out and having fun... actually I don't know if I have ever experienced that looking forward to the weekend to get dolled up and go out. Well, I probably have but it was most likely way more than 21 years ago... and I don't remember that far back!  I love my nights with my family and I know how blessed I am to have such a loving family but I wonder what it's like to get all dolled up, music playing as you get ready, planning what to wear, the excitement of meeting friends and then tasting lots of cocktails... think I've tried two cocktails in my life and one of them was on holiday!

Anyway... Glasgow...  I'm not a huge fan of Glasgow City Centre, most due to the Chuggers (Charity Muggers)... you can't move in Buchanan Street for people asking you to donate or sign up for something.  Don't get me wrong I am not against any charity and the simple bucket shakers are fine.  We donate to charity every year... instead of receiving  Christmas gifts from family and friends we ask them to donate to our chosen charity.  This year we chose Anthony Nolan (our page is here: https://www.justgiving.com/applemajik).

Our trip to Glasgow was OK, the City Centre has changed quite a bit since my last visit, well the shops have.... I was especially surprised at how good St Enoch centre was, some of the new shops were lovely... although we didn't go into the individual shops, it was a window shopping day!  I would have liked to have shopped in Ness, it looked lush... oh yes and Lush it smelt so so gorgeous as we walked up Buchanan Street!  I do hope I get into the store after Christmas and pick up some grab bags that Transatlantic Blonde told me about.

Something fun we saw at Hamley's...



Planning a trip to Braehead and Ikea at the weekend... rock and roll :)

Ax

Thursday, 27 October 2011

BookBug!

Aww we didn't manage to go to Rhythm Time class.  McBump had an unsettled night on Tuesday evening which resulted in a late bed time, around 11pm... so being the cute lazy bum she is, she slept till around 9am on Wednesday morning, even then I was trying to wake her before.  We'd never have made it to Livingston for 10.30am so we had to miss out.

But, today we had a BookBug session at our local library and I had fun.... McBump slept all the way through the songs and story time.  McBump was a McPumpkin for the day too!  Too cute!  I am sure McBump will love BookBug (when she's awake) as the other babies loved it today.  I tried out some of the new songs when we came home and we had lots of giggles!

I've had an exciting email about a possible photo-shoot for a feature called Snow Babies for a tabloid newspaper... if anything comes of it I'll be sure to let you know.

Ax

Tuesday, 25 October 2011

Chooseday!

It's two for one at Dominos Pizza on a Tuesday... now what to choose!

OK, I am over excited about dinner tonight.  I've not had a Dominos Pizza for probably 16 months or so due to my milk allergy, but as recent events (maybe having a baby, changes to my body?) have for some reason allowed me tolerate milk products, I am giving the Texas BBQ (no peppers, but olives please) with the double decadence base a go!  I won't be having the two pizzas, my Son will enjoy the Pepperoni Passion!

Enough about food... Yesterday McBump and I went to our first baby massage class!  We loved it!  McBump cried a little at the end of the class but she was getting hungry (so am I, still thinking of the pizza).  At the class there were about 8 babies and I would say everyone enjoyed it.  I'm looking forward to next week.

Tomorrow McBump and I have a Rhythm Time class in Livingston, the first class is free so we may as well give it a go.  Rhythm time classes look good, but I think they may be more beneficial to older babies but I'm keen to introduce music to McBump early on in the hope that she can enjoy playing the piano that we have at home.

You might know this but... www.mcbump.co.uk is now up and running :)

Come back and visit soon,
Ax

Saturday, 22 October 2011

X Factor and Guest Posting!

Hey!  Have you just watched the X Factor?  As I mentioned yesterday I am guest posting here about the X Factor and I thought I'd post my views here too!  Feel free too add your comments, be great to hear what you think too!



So, it's Rock Night on the X Factor, this should be fun...or not!

I'm also glad that Tulisa has got rid of the blonde roots, they were not pretty at all!  The judges all looked sweeeeet tonight, although Gary's tie?? Looks like I just knitted it in the ad break, is this a new trend??  I hope so I have some black wool upstairs!

First up tonight was Marcus Collins, his song choice was Lenny Kravitz - Are you gonna go my way.  I'm not a huge Marcus fan and I didn't rate him much last week but after a shaky start tonight he was actually not too bad and looked very comfortable rocking with the dancers.  I must add though, his ripped teeshirt was a tad vile!

Next up was the sweet sweet flame haired angel, Janet Devlin whose song was Sweet child of mine - Guns and Roses.  OK she wasn't totally rocking out but her take on the song was brill, she is my favourite of this year.  She also looked fab and was wearing a Stella & Dot Pegasus Necklace!

Uh Oh, here comes Sami Brookes... OK this girl can sing, but I think she wowed everyone at the auditions and she hasn't brought anything else to the table since then.  I think we just expect her to be good and she is but she doesn't blow me away.  Her rendition of Cher - If I could turn back time was good but nothing special.  Her stylist still hasn't got it yet... bring in Gok please, I could see the lines of her spanx through the leather dress!

Rhythmix next, they don't excite me and I really don't get how they sang a mix of two Pop songs, Ke$ha - Tik Tok and Salt n Pepa - Push it, and could class that as Rock!  The vocals were pretty poor and even when singing together you could hear that one or two of them were shaky and out of tune!  They also look like they just took a tumble in a jumble sale!

Pretty girl Sophie Habibis turned Rock song Living on a prayer - Bon Jovi into a ballad, she was pretty nervous and you could see it in her eyes and hear it in some notes but she did look amazing!  I like Sophie she has a great voice and I hope she finds her zone soon so she can shine!

Craig Colton, the guy who chews up his face as he sings.  Tonight he looks as if he has a bird's nest on his head, he so needs a hair cut!  OK I think this guy can sing but he sang Oasis - Stop crying your heart out, and I hate Oasis, totally loathe them.  So he could have sang this song perfectly and amazing but I still wouldn't have liked it, sorry!  

Peering through my hands as I'm scared to see what she is wearing this week it's... Kitty Brucknell singing Live and Let Die - Paul McCartney (covered by Guns n Roses).  Are they trying to make Kitty look like Lady Gaga?  Kitty was a bit rubbish to start off but once the song built up and she could let go she was good!  I like Kitty and I don't like her all at the same time!  I think she looks kinda weird, small eyes and her make up doesn't really compliment them.

Frankie Cocozza, the guy whos hair I'd LOVE to take clippers too and also maybe throw him in a bath!  I so don't get him AT ALL, he is total crap.  Tonight he is singing Get your rocks off - Primal Scream and all I can think is - pull your trousers up you've got a saggy crotch and I can see your horrid underwear.  I don't have anything good to say about this guy, he's got to go soon!  AND what was his entrance all about, does he think he's already a star?!

The Risk singing Gnarls Barkley - Crazy... Oh I don't think I liked this, did I just see them looking at each other thinking WTF?  Nooooo they are pleading the sick card, don't you just hate that?  Someone is out of tune and they play the sick card!

Heeeerrrrreeee's Johnny!  Johnny Robinson, aww you gotta love Johnny he is such a nice person and you just want to feed him up!  I'm loving Johnny singing I believe in a thing called love - The Darkness.  He isn't the best performer to look at when he's performing a Rock song as he is a bit camp which is bizarre but he sounds great tonight and he strangely done great with that song.... I am so pleased he didn't say 'Vogue' at the end!  Go Johnny, you RAWK!!!

Misha B, yeah she's a Rock chic and she rocked Prince's Purple Rain!  She also had fab eye make up!  Not much else to say as she was good.  I try not to read the press and what happens backstage and I try and focus on the singing as that's what the competition is about.... I'm not interested in how much of a diva this girl is or what goes on backstage, that's just me.

That's it over for another week, I predict that Rhythmix and Sophie will be the bottom two... The best performance tonight for me was Misha B and the worse was Rhythmix.

A x

Friday, 21 October 2011

Guest Posting - TOMORROW!

Excited!  Just organised for me to do a guest posting on http://transatlanticblonde.blogspot.com/ blog!  It is an X Factor post, I'm really looking forward to this!  I'll link it here too.

Ax