Life with a dash of ADHD for good measure

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Easy, delicious and budget friendly home made hummus.

We love hummus in our house. It's been a staple for years for snacks, in sandwiches, for dipping, and because it's a good source of protein and is naturally gluten and dairy free it's a handy food to keep around. I have been eaten hummus since my childhood, having...

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Crispy kale chips and an easy kale salad

Crispy kale chips and an easy kale salad

I love kale. I am not a big fan of salads and leafy veg, generally but kale I do like and enjoy. Kale’s one of those veggies that actually lives up to the hype. It’s crammed with vitamins and minerals your body loves – loads of vitamin K for healthy blood and bones, ...
Quick and easy birdseed feeder cakes for your garden birds

Quick and easy birdseed feeder cakes for your garden birds

We make these birdseed feeder cakes regularly, because we love to feed and watch the birds in our garden, and making bird seed feeders is an easy activity anyone of any age can do. This post may contain affiliate links. These will be marked with * for your reference and I ...
Basic chocolate brownies

Basic chocolate brownies

This is my recipe for basic chocolate brownies. This is the recipe I pull out when I want to take a treat to someone or make cakes for work. Everyone loves chocolate brownies, I am fairly sure of that. These store for about 72 hours in an airtight tin, and are great warm ...
Supplements that may help ease Menopause symptoms

Supplements that may help ease Menopause symptoms

Menopause brings a host of changes that can feel overwhelming, and menopause symptoms from hot flushes to mood swings, brain fog and bone health concerns. While there’s no one-size-fits-all cure, certain supplements can help ease symptoms and support well-being during this ...
Spicy roasted chickpeas

Spicy roasted chickpeas

Chickpeas are like tiny powerhouses of goodness crammed into a little bean. They're not just for hummus anymore. These legumes are pretty much rock stars in the world of healthy eating. *This post may contain affiliate links that if you click through and make a purchase ...
Dealing with Arachnophobia – How I tackled my fear of spiders

Dealing with Arachnophobia – How I tackled my fear of spiders

Arachnophobia is very common, and spiders are hated by many. Getting over a fear of spiders is possible though. I did it. I was terrified of spiders, big ones, small ones, hairy ones, I did not like them. I would freak out if I knew one was in a room, and the thought of ...
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