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Sorry for being very quiet on here. I’m battling my usual Winter blues. Not much to say really. I’m trying to keep active, to get into the spirit and not let the overwhelm consume me. It’s just one day after all! ❤️ Christmas pjs, their smiley faces and morning bed invading labradors are the things keeping me going. How are you? Are you ok? Tell me happy news if you have any! Or share your woes. Either is allowed here. 💗
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Rare family photo alert! On Friday night I made Dave finish work early and we headed to @thebreweryquarter in Cheltenham for some incredible ice cream sundaes in the very funky @creamscafecheltenham (I had no idea it was so big inside! Very cool interior design too.) and then onto the @cineworld cinema to see...you guessed it! Frozen 2! I was SO excited. (Never mind the kids!) And we weren’t seeing it in 2D, nor 3D, oh no, we went to 4Dx! It was an incredible experience, the seats moved, there was cold air blown at us in snowy scenes and water sprayed.
In all honesty, I think 3D might have been enough for me though, it was seriously magical, I felt I could reach out and touch things! But the seats moving was a bit unrelaxing!(Bear in mind I don’t like theme park rides so possibly not the right person to ask!) You could also hear the fans quite loudly in certain points where the film went quiet. My kids and husband LOVED it though. 
As for the film, it was AMAZING! I love love loved it. I loved the songs, the answering of questions, the new characters, the strong females. Brilliant!
Missed the after end credits scene though, so make sure you stay until the very end if you haven’t been yet! 😊 ⛄️ Have you seen it? Tell me what you thought! And have you seen a 4Dx film? 
#breweryquarter #cheltenham #cineworld #frozen2 #4dx
Instagram post 2185087374990553502_184009684 About last night! Or yesterday really! I am so so so happy with our @mavenconnex blogger event went yesterday. 4 months in the planning, and our first full day.

We took over the gorgeous orangery and one of the conference rooms at the breathtaking @deveretortworthcourt and @florismartuk sent three of their lovely independent florists @forgetmenots4364 @fiorellaflowers and @stone_roses_florist to make Christmas wreaths with everyone and also to give a talk about buying from your local florist to support small businesses AND get the best deal for your money.

We also had the most incredible talks. Lovely @emmaand3 my fabulous co-organiser shared some of her wealth of blogging knowledge, @sales_academy_adam @ouralteredlife and @spencersarc.mummy gave inspiring motivational talks, Serena from Made 4 U Podcasts talked everyone through the equipment she uses, the supremely talented @amytreasureblog sparked the most amazing creativity with her hands on flatlay workshops and @oliviarnorthcote gave everyone some excellent styling tips, even pulling out one of @mamalifelondon tees to demo an outfit, not realising she was in the audience! I also need to mention the fact we ate and drank delicious food all day. What made it truly lovely though, was the way everyone was so friendly and chatty with each other, it really did make for a happy day and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the way it went! 
Everyone went home with their wreaths and a goody bag stuffed with fab items from @taylors @jimmysicedcoffee @oxouk @arladairyuk @daelmans_stroopwafels @bumboo_uk @yessnacks @vitstix @deenoapp with @getrocketbook for the speakers.

Also our chosen charity @inkinddirect gave a presentation telling everyone about their wonderful work.

Phew! Hope I got everyone. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone involved who helped to make it such a wonderful day. 💗 And to Emma, who has been a pleasure to work with every step of the way!

Photos: @littlelilypadco
Instagram post 2180423902965183886_184009684 If you had told me 5 years ago that one day I would have a successful blog that I’m proud of and would be running amazing events I’d never have believed you. 
Just coming out of the fog of PND with my confidence at rock bottom and yet here we are! This year Emma and I have had two incredible events already with two more to come.
Sunday (24th) is our all day extravaganza featuring talks on podcasting, monetising your blog and how to take your business to the next level, inspiring speakers like Charlie from @ouralteredlife social media workshops, photography flatlay workshops, a tips, tricks and trends styling session with an incredible stylist and wreath making from @florismartuk with a goody bag and your wreath to take home. (Swipe to see it all!)
Sometimes it blows my mind that I’ve helped to put this together. Me! Someone so shy I couldn’t even speak in shops when I was younger and made my Mum order for me in cafes.
I’m so proud of myself. And the absolute icing on the cake was being asked to give a talk on blogging at my daughter’s school. I felt so validated, sometimes it doesn’t feel like a ‘proper’ job, especially when you fill in forms and there’s no check box!
There’s also food and drink all day on Sunday and the hotel is gorgeous. I’m SO excited. There are a couple of tickets left if you wanted to join us still. I’ll pop the link in my bio.
We also have a ‘freelancer/small biz Christmas works do’ happening at @nrsocial_chelt next Thursday (28th) evening so come and join us there too if you too don’t have enough on your staff to warrant going out!
Of all the options they gave me on careers day at school, this wasn’t one of them. Just goes to show you really can create your own job in this day and age!

#pinklinker
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Is it just me who feels the cold so much more now I’m older? 🥶I used to be really warm blooded and my mum would always shudder at me wearing a tee and no jumper but now my hands and feet are always icy and I’m constantly telling the kids to ‘put a jumper on, you’re making me feel cold’! Just like my mum did to me! 😂
The weather seems to have changed dramatically in the last few weeks but I’ve been living in my @tog24official coat and it’s brilliant! Smart enough for town and practical enough for my country dog walks with the lovely @hendrix_our_labrador (isn’t he big now?) it’s fantastically waterproof and has a toasty inner layer for warmth. And it all zips apart to form 2 separate coats. Best of all, I have one adult and one child’s to give away! On the blog now.

Can I just also take a moment to shout out @oliviarnorthcote who has helped me to make much braver fashion choices, like these leopard print trousers! I got so many positive comments that day. I think black boots might be better though. Can’t wait to hear what she tells us during her styling session at the @mavenconnex event in less than two weeks! 🥳

Happy Monday everyone! What’s your week got in store?

#pinklinker #cheltenham
Instagram post 2171709587806260933_184009684 💗 I just wanted to say a heartfelt THANK YOU. 💗 On Tuesday I felt tired and emotional and got very teary on my stories about this (not so!) tiny person’s school anxiety. If you don’t know our journey, it’s all on the blog under the mental health tab but basically we both have anxiety and I’m always (quietly) worrying about whether I’m doing the right thing and she is worrying about everything else. 😢

After a short period of homeschooling we found a small school that she agreed to trial. She loved it and is so well cared for and looked after there and she chose to go and yet every day it’s the same battle. 🤯

Most of the time I can cope with it. Sometimes I can’t. And that was Tuesday. And you all rushed forward to message me, offering sympathy, advice, empathising, telling me you can relate. And that genuinely made me feel so much better. It took me the whole of the next day to get through all those wonderful messages and I hope I managed to reply to everyone! Luckily I had a day at the hairdresser so had time to spare. (Swipe for a better pic of my lovely hair, it was definitely needed to sit and chat to Elliot for a day.)* This community is what makes it all worthwhile. I’m thinking of setting up a Facebook group for parents of anxious children for a place to find a bit of support and tips and ideas. Let me know if you’d be interested. 
Sometimes I worry that she’ll only remember the times I get frustrated with her, I hope she remembers the love too, and realises all I’ve ever done has been for her, sometimes I feel like I get it so wrong but other days I’m not so hard on myself, it’s a fine balance! 💗 *(I paid for my hair myself in full but last time I went for a complimentary appointment for a review, the reason I chose to go back is because Elliot has created a welcoming space for everyone, especially if you don’t feel you fit the usual salon world. Plus it’s beautiful in there and he is a hair magician!) @hileyhairclub 
#mentalhealth #anxiety #motherdaughter #cheltenham
Instagram post 2169204851974693981_184009684 THREE WEEKS TO GO!!! I’m SO excited. Our next @mavenconnex event is 3 weeks today and it’s going to be fabulous with a festive feel. I don’t have enough space in this caption to add everything we have going on but in a nutshell: 🎄Wreath Making
🎙 Podcasting From a top travel journalist.
👗 Styling Session Tips and Tricks
📸 Flatlay Photography
💷 Monetising your Blog
📱 Business Coaching
🎥 Social Media masterclasses
🧁 LOADS of food. Including lunch and TWO cake breaks!
👜 Goody Bag AND your wreath!
🏰 Stunning venue

All for £55 (I know right? Bargain!) We still have some tickets left but we have to give the final numbers to the florist so tickets bought after a certain date won’t include a wreath so be quick! 
Link for full deets in the bio.
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Before I became a Mum I did so much baking, my cakes were legendary! I remember making my bestie an intricate butterfly cake for her birthday when we were both at school and my cupcakes were detailed works of art. 🧁
Then the kids came along and my time was spent on them and my baking hobby went by the wayside, along with sewing and jewellery making. 
Now they are older, they love watching baking programs and are really keen to learn, but we are still time poor with school and homework and clubs. Luckily, thanks to @princes and their fruit fillings, we can take a step out of these apple crumble cupcakes (recipe on the blog!) by using their delicious apple filling making them super quick and easy. It's nice to be baking again, and watching the kids inherit my passion for cake! I used some of the left overs to make some super simple crumble pots too. Yum! 🍏

#princes #bakingmadeeasy #cake #gbbo #pudding #cupcake #fairycake #applecrumble
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Fun fact! 🍒 Did you know I was almost called Cherry? 🍒 My mum lived in Holland when she was pregnant with me and there were loads of big fat black cherries around and she loved them so much she wanted to name me Cherry. My Dad vetoed it though and I became Louise! I think I’d have made a good Cherry! 
I love them too, and clearly so does this little lady! I’ve been getting my bake on with @princes and making the delicious black cherry cheesecake from their website using the yummy cherry fruit filling. So delicious that I had two offers of help to finish the left overs in the tin. 😂 #princes #bakingmadeeasy
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Although we were getting on a plane to go home at this point, (Dave is a whole foot taller than me which makes fitting in a photo nigh on impossible!😆) look how happy we look!

We had such a lovely lovely time. Friendly staff, gorgeous surroundings (swipe to see how we left it), sunshine, warmth and incredible food. ☀️ Although a bout of tonsillitis for my smallest human meant that he and I were confined to the room for the last day, we still got a last swim in the sea before we went. Thank goodness for antibiotics! Couldn’t fault the hotel for helping us when he was poorly, a doctor came straight away to the room, did a swab test on the spot and wrote a prescription and we picked everything we needed up from the pharmacy opposite. 👨🏻‍⚕️ Dave got to take advantage of my massage which he said was excellent and our boat trip had to be cancelled due to weather anyway (see my last post about the waves!) so it all worked out. 🌊 
We’ve not had the easiest year and so some family time in the sunshine was bliss. 💗 Thank you so much for inviting us out! 💗

@kalyvesbeachhotel @seacretehotels #kalyvesbeachhotel #pinklinker #familytravel #greece #crete

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Super simple two ingredient fudge.

December 11, 2016      Pink Pear Bear      39 Comments

Simple two ingredient fudge – video at the bottom.

Two ingredient fudge.
All finished and ready to give out!

Yes really! It is seriously easy. I’ve had a lot of people asking whether you can do my Slow Cooker Festive Fudge recipe in a pan. So I tested it out! Scroll down for the video, first attempt at something like this!

Ingredients

  • 400g Chocolate
  • 1 small can Condensed Milk
  • Sprinkles (Optional)

Also needed

  • Pan
  • Baking parchment
  • Tray
  • Pegs or tape
  • Scissors
  • Spatula (pan friendly)
  • Cellophane bags, twist ties, ribbon (if using) I used snowflake pattern bags, similar to these.

Method

Cut the parchment just larger then the baking tray, make 4 cuts and fold the paper up making corners to form a deeper tray, secure with peg or tape. Place to the side.

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Break up chocolate and add the condensed milk in the pan, place over a low heat, stirring continuously until all the chocolate is completely melted.

Pour the mixture into the baking tray, this mixture fills about half a standard rectangular tray. It’s easy to shape the mix as it is so thick and sticky, it doesn’t run too much! If using sprinkles, shake over the surface and use the back of a spoon to gently press them into the surface, not too hard or they will vanish.

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Leave the mix to cool and then chill for several hours before cutting into squares. I use a glass of hot water to warm the knife blade beforehand which really helps. Just make sure you wipe the knife dry first.

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If you’re giving as gifts, place into the cellophane bags and secure with a twist tie. You can also add some ribbon to make them look pretty.

Or just eat! Yum. Two ingredient fudge, done! Pinnable image below.

Two ingredient fudge
Two Ingredient Fudge. It’s too easy! Pin for later.

 

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  1. Kirsten Toyne says

    December 12, 2016 at 6:44 am

    this is good. Thinking of my son doing it for his teachers gifts. I am taking notes. We normally do truffles but this looks easier. Thanks.

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  2. Heather Keet says

    December 12, 2016 at 8:54 am

    This looks so yummy! #bigpinklink

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  3. Jemma Anglesea says

    December 12, 2016 at 9:33 am

    Is it ok to make and eat this before 10am on a Monday morning? I am rubbish at baking/cooking/crafts/life but this looks like something I can do! I will definitely be trying #bigpinklink

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  4. Beth says

    December 12, 2016 at 9:59 am

    Ooo I love fudge but I always assumed it was really tricky to make. I think I’ll have a go at this!

    #bigpinklink

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  5. Kirsty - Winnettes says

    December 12, 2016 at 10:17 am

    I love how easy this is! Also loving the festive blog colours
    #BigPinkLink

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  6. Baby Anon / Michelle G says

    December 12, 2016 at 10:23 am

    This is brilliant! I’m singularly challenged in the culinary department but I think maybe I could manage this. Yum, yum #bigpinklink

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  7. Tabitha Siklos says

    December 12, 2016 at 10:45 am

    This looks delicious. Normally I buy buy buy (I messed up my daughter’s birthday chocolate crispy cakes earlier this year) but maybe I’ll be brave enough to give these a whirl! #bigpinklink

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  8. OddHogg says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:51 am

    I make one almost identical, but I use butter too and they are amazing #bigpinklink

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  9. Lucy's Locket says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:52 am

    Ohhh I saw the title and hoped it would be a slow cooker creation. Slow cookers are fantastic, aren’t they! They are SO versatile. There are so many fudge recipes too. #bigpinklink

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  10. Squirmy Popple says

    December 12, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    I like this idea of only two ingredients – now THAT I can handle! #bigpinklink

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  11. Mummy TamTam says

    December 12, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    Wow, I should try this for Christmas! #bigpinklink

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  12. kristin mccarthy says

    December 12, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    mmmmmmmmm fudge

    #bigpinklink

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  13. Rhyming with Wine says

    December 12, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    I’ve made this a couple of times now from your original post and it has gone down an absolute treat! One of my colleagues has asked me to make a batch for him to take to his parents when he goes home to Greece at Christmas. Your fudge is going global! 😉 #bigpinklink x

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  14. Rhyming with Wine says

    December 12, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    I’ve made this a couple of times now from your original post and it has gone down an absolute treat! One of my colleagues has asked me to make a batch for him to take to his parents when he goes home to Greece at Christmas. Your fudge is going global! 😉 #bigpinklink xx

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  15. Alison (MadHouseMum) says

    December 12, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    A brilliant idea for a gift. I think I’ll make some for the girls’ stockings – thank you for sharing this recipe. Alison x #BigPinkLink

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  16. Fancy says

    December 12, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    Loving this #bigpinklink

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  17. Nursery Whines says

    December 12, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    I literally have no excuse not to make this! I think you might have actually got me crafting! #bigpinklink

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  18. Kat says

    December 12, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    I really need to make this, something we can do next week maybe! #BigPinkLink

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  19. Cheryl @ Tea or Wine says

    December 12, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    This really does look so easy that even I couldn’t mess it up! Must try in the school holidays. Thanks for hosting #BigPinkLink x

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  20. justsayingmum says

    December 12, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    ell this is going on the shopping list for sure! looks amazing and so simple to make – think i’m going to need to make a few batches! #BigPinkLink

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  21. Sonia says

    December 12, 2016 at 8:29 pm

    How easy and yummy!! The kids would love to give it a go! #bigpinklink

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  22. Lianne harris says

    December 12, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    I love me some fudge, sod as a gift; I’ll just have some for me haha! #bigpinklink

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  23. Yvonne says

    December 12, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    Yum!! I am a huge fan of fudge, I will need to try this out over the holidays xx #bigpinklink

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  24. Petite Words says

    December 12, 2016 at 10:40 pm

    Oh dear, FUDGE my absolute favourite, the naughtiest of the naughty, you’re going to have a Merry Christmas with this yummy treat (: #BigPinkLink

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  25. Brandi with Big Fit Fam says

    December 13, 2016 at 7:21 am

    Tweeted and pinned! I can’t wait to try out this recipe! #BigPinkLink

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  26. Tooting Mama says

    December 13, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    Truly scrumptious and looks utterly delicious! #BigPinkLink

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  27. RachelSwirl says

    December 13, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    I had NO idea it could be that simple to make, must must give this a go!

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  28. Twin Pickle says

    December 13, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    Yum!! My daughter will love this 🙂 #bigpinklink

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  29. Rainbows are too beautiful says

    December 13, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    So easy! thanks! #bigpinklink

    Reply
  30. Alana - Burnished Chaos says

    December 13, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    Oh my god I love you. I was trying to think of something to make with my son over Christmas as well as the usual mince pies and he loves fudge so this is perfect. Definitely making this!
    #Bigpinklink

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  31. Mother Undercover says

    December 13, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    Wow! This looks dangerously easy! Sounds too good to be true! #bigpinklink

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  32. Josefine says

    December 13, 2016 at 10:08 pm

    Yummy! I love fudge and great idea wrapping them up as little Christmas pressies xx #bigpinklink

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  33. claire says

    December 14, 2016 at 6:58 am

    Ohhh this is a fantastic base fudge recipe for just about anything you want to try I bet! You could add all sorts of extras! #bigpinklink

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  34. Louise says

    December 14, 2016 at 8:39 am

    This sounds so yummy and easy! #bigpinklink

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  35. Wendy says

    December 14, 2016 at 10:50 am

    This looks so tummy and ridiculously easy! Definitely be giving this a go xx #bigpinklink

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  36. Jenny-apply to face blog says

    December 14, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    What a lovely recipe.I have never made fudge but I didn’t realise how simple it is!Great idea for little presents.Kids would love making it too!Thanks #bigpinklink

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  37. Helena says

    December 14, 2016 at 9:16 pm

    These look great for a treat at Christmas or indeed other present giving time. #bigpinklink

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  38. Hannah G, The 'Ordinary' Mum says

    December 19, 2016 at 12:17 am

    I have a feeling this is going to be the Christmas I double in size! This looks and sounds delicious and far too easy to make! Thank you for being a wonderful co-hostess and asking me to become a permanent co-host. I can’t wait to see what 2017 has in store for us all on #bigpinklink xx

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  39. Crummy Mummy says

    December 28, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    We made the slow cooker version for the school Christmas fayre and it went down a storm – thanks very much! #bigpinklink

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