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I know that we are currently relaxing the rules of Lockdown on an almost daily basis and at this point most people are probably bored w...
I know that we are currently relaxing the rules of Lockdown on an almost daily basis and at this point most people are probably bored with Netflix now but I thought I would share some of the shows I've been watching recently just in case anyone is looking for anything good to watch.
I'm almost sad to admit I was late to the game with this show and didn't watch it for a good few years after it first came out however for the last few years it has been my all time favourite show to watch. It's such an easy show to get into and that is definitely something I look for in a show.
This series is definitely different to most shows I watch and took a couple episodes to get into. The season itself is very short with only 6 episodes, each being half an hour long. Each episode of the show makes you want to watch more and find out what happens next.
The show itself reminds me a little of PS I Love You as it centres around the main characters life after the death of his wife.
Since watching this has probably become one of my favourite films and I have definitely watched it more than once! What starts out as an easy watch chilled out film turns into a mystery/thriller type film with multiple twists and turns. The film stars Anna Kendrick as single mum Stephanie who becomes unlikely friends with glamorous mum Emily played by Blake Lively. Emily asks for one favour and then dissapears.
This series definitely has a Pretty Little Liars vibe to it in the way that it's set out. Similar to Pretty Little Liars the show is centered around a group of teenagers living in the town of Riverdale who seem to be constantly surrounded by dark mysteries. It is for sure a must watch show for anyone who enjoys mystery and drama style shows.
The Hustle (1h33)
After spending a while working out what to watch on Netflix recently I stumbled across this film which I've been meaning to watch for a while and honestly was hooked from the start. The film followed 2 con women who work together to prove who is the better con woman and end up teaming up in order to take down a man who wronged them.
Although this show came out in 2019 I only found out about it at the start of lockdown and was pretty happy when I found out season 2 was being released only a couple of weeks after I'd finished season 1. Most shows usually take me a couple of episodes to really get into however I was hooked on this from the first episode! The show is about 2 women.. one of whom has recently lost her husband in a hit and run and the other who befriends her and tries to help her through the situation... however she has a big secret!
If you want some more recommendations you can check out my previous Netflix posts here:
What have you been watching recently?
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It's been a while since I last wrote a blog post ideas post and as the UK is currently still on lockdown whilst I'm writin...
It's been a while since I last wrote a blog post ideas post and as the UK is currently still on lockdown whilst I'm writing this I figured it might be helpful to share some lockdown blog post ideas! I love looking at the kind of posts to get ideas on what to post myself.
I've also shared a couple of posts I've written myself during these crazy times we are currently in.
- Spring Essentials
- How are you spending your days in Lockdown?
- Baking recipes (Chocolate Cupcakes)
- Skincare routine
- What are you looking forward to doing most after Lockdown? (Life After Lockdown)
- Spring DIY
- What do you want to achieve by the end of the year?
- Outfits of the day
- What you eat in a week
- How to manage working from home, any tips you have
- How to be more organised
- What are you currently watching?
- Review some books you've recently read
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If I'm being honest, I'm not usually the kind of person who makes yearly plans as I just prefer to go with the flow. That being...
If I'm being honest, I'm not usually the kind of person who makes yearly plans as I just prefer to go with the flow. That being said there is a couple of things that I've decided I want to once Lockdown is over.
Unlike alot of people I know I am still working, I currently work most evenings in one of my local takeaways so I haven't really experienced lockdown in the way that the majority have (although kinda wished I have more than once).
Go For Lunch
This is probably the thing I am missing most. Me and my mum started a 'tradition' of every Friday going to our favourite local cafe for coffee and cake (tea for mum) and this is definitely something I have missed doing. I also would love to be able to support our local cafes and businesses more where I can.
Shopping
Considering everything going on I feel this may come across a bit vain however, as much as I love browsing shops online and seeing whats on offer nothing is better than actually going to shops in person. I'm the kind of person who has to try something on before I even think about buying it so that makes shopping online alot harder.
Go Fruit Picking
This is something that I really wanted to do last year however the weather really wasn't on our side and we never had the chance to go so this year (if we can) I definitely want to make the time to go as a family and maybe make some fruit inspired bakes?
Swimming
For a while now I've wanted to get back into swimming and to be honest it's something I actually find quite relaxing. I've never been and probably will never be someone who enjoys running or gym workouts so this year I want to find something that works for me.
Beach Trip
This may come across as a weird one for anyone who knows me and knows my dislike for sand! However considering I have lived within about 10 miles of a beach for most of my life I really don't find I make the time for it quite as much as I probably should.
Picnics
This one could probably tie in with the last one as funny story... the last time I tried to plan a beach picnic we sat down for enough time to lay the food out and had to pack it all up again and leave as it started raining!
Spend time with friends - celebrate birthdays
So far in lockdown I have only had 1 friend who has had a birthday (this could change depending how long it goes on for) and not being able to spend time with people I'd normally see at least once or twice a week as been hard.
As much as I'm the kind of person who enjoys their own space I am also very much missing socializing with people so I think this will definitely be the first thing I do when I am able.
Spend Time With My Sister
Before lockdown happened my sister was traveling around Asia for 4 months so it's been a while since I've spent much time with her. She got back just before lockdown started and we'd had plans to spend the day together whether that was shopping or getting our nails done so this is definitely something I want to do when I am able.
What is one thing you are most looking forward to after lockdown is over?
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As most people will probably know, the UK is currently on Lockdown and has been for just over a week now. This has meant that I have had...
As most people will probably know, the UK is currently on Lockdown and has been for just over a week now. This has meant that I have had more time to experiment with some baking recipes which is something I've wanted to do for a while now.
The first thing I chose to make was chocolate orange cupcakes!
What you need
40g butter/margarine
140g caster sugar
1 egg
100g plain flour
40g cocoa powder
1 1/2tsp baking powder
zest of 1 orange
orange juice to taste or orange zest
What to do...
Preheat the oven to 190°C/Gas 5
Mix together the butter and sugar until well mixed.. add the eggs and mix well
this is where i added the orange zest however you could add this after the flour and cocoa powder has been added
Using a whisk add in the baking powder, flour and cocoa powder and mix until smooth - add in orange juice or orange extract to your desired taste and add extra flour/cocoa powder if the mix becomes too runny
Spoon the mixture into the paper cases making sure they are only half full
Bake in the oven for 20 mins or until they are well risen and cooked through (I usually use a skewer to test this)
Leave them to cool on a wire rack
For the Buttercream
100g icing sugar
25g cocoa powder
10-15ml warm water
100g butter
zest of 1 orange
Orange Extract to taste
What to do...
Mix together the icing sugar, cocoa and water until you have a paste like consistency
Add the butter to the mixture and whisk until smooth, add some orange extract to taste and mix well
Add the mixture to a piping bag and pipe and decorate however you wish
If you enjoyed this you can find more of my favourite recipies here:
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