Life Update

Hey all!

It's been a busy couple of weeks but I'm planning a comeback - blogging has been the last thing on my mind whilst I've been decorating, moving and working like crazy! But I miss it and I still end up taking photos of everything anyway.

So what have I been up to?

I've been away with work again, this time to the Cotswolds - it's a beautiful place and the people were all so friendly and overly welcoming!
On arrival at my simple B&B I was asked if I wanted tea, the answer was obviously yes.....and then tea arrived in a teapot with cups and saucers and homemade flapjack. How cute!

It instantly made me feel welcomed and I loved it, staying in different places can sometimes be daunting on your own.



I even managed a walk which was great, lovely to get some fresh air after work and seeing places like the canal above. The boats were beautiful.

I've also managed to make it out with some work friends which was lovely as I've not been out for drinks for a while. I piled on my make up and went for pinks and loads of liner, not something I would do every day.

I even got to wear a new dress out, this was from Want That Trend and cost £21.95. It's perfect for nights out, the skater style is really flattering and I love the flowers too.

With all of the decorating, moving, eating and drinking it has been a bit of a task to keep up my healthy regime and exercise.
I have a lot of routes around my new house and I've been taking my dog for a few walks and have even been for a run or two. I definitely need to up my game though, sitting at a desk all day isn't doing me any favours!

I've been trying to keep the majority of my meals on track, and have been eating good breakfasts and taking lunch to work every day.
My downfall at the moment is the evenings, I normally manage to eat a fairly healthy evening meal but afterwards I always crave something sweet!



Chia seed pudding is my latest fave - it can't be as unhealthy as all of the other desserts and treats that are on offer can it??

Admittedly I made the mistake of mixing chia seeds, almond milk and chocolate peanut butter together and that's not quite as healthy! It was actually divine though, and I know that when I really really deserve a treat it's exactly what I will be whipping up!

I've started getting bored with my meals now that I've been moved back out for 2 months and cooking the same kind of things. I need to broaden my horizons!

If you have any new recipes you've tried lately and have found to be amazing please send them my way - I was even tempted to make soup this weekend because of the horrible weather!

What have you been up to recently? Have you travelled anywhere new?
What's your favourite variation of chia seed pudding?

L xxx

Peanut Hottie*

Happy Sunday lovelies!

As its bank holiday weekend I hope you're not nursing too much of a hangover....there's still another night of madness to go!

As a tea drinker most of my needs are catered for. Feeling down? Have a brew. Eaten too much? Hit the peppermint tea. Need to calm down and get a good nights sleep? Try some camomile.

Sometimes though....it's just not enough. This is where the Peanut Hottie comes in.

As one of the biggest fan of peanut butter, I cannot believe there hasn't been a drink like this created sooner!

At only 83 calories this is amazing and so simple to make. Just boil some water, add your sachet to a mug and pour the water over. Very technical!



I'd had a long week at work and decided that my Friday night treat was going to be this. It looks a hell of a lot like tea but smells exactly like peanut butter, it was a weird mix of senses for me!



I really enjoyed the taste of it and it definitely tasted like hot peanut butter although it was very sweet. As a tea drinker normally this took some getting used to but i really enjoyed it and it was the perfect Friday treat for me!

The only downside I can see is that it contains a large amount of sugar and could probably have less in it without taking away from the taste. PB is known for being salty and I'm not suggesting the drink needs to be like that at all but its possibly a bit too sweet for me.

Having said that I'd definitely drink it again and would probably buy a few sachets to keep in the cupboard for times of need!

What do you think of Peanut butter? Would you like to try a Peanut Hottie drink too?


L xxx

Morning All

Like L I'm a huge peanut butter addict. I'd say I have it probably 6 days a week. It goes well with every breakfast or a great snack with a banana! As soon as we were offered to try it I jumped at the chance! Another way to add peanut butter to my diet.

I do try to eat a healthyish diet now but sweet things and junk food are a bit of a weakness for me. For me lately I've been struggling to give up chocolate and biscuits. I really need to cut it out or go back to making myself healthier alternatives.

L is great and has given up most of it but for me I still need a sweet fix. Due to this I don't find it too sweet as I'm still a bit of a sugar addict.

I've been loving having these as a sweet treat to perk me up through a crappy day! They can also be added to porridge and such for a nutty treat!

I can't wait to try adding these to icing and try baking with them. I've also seen a recipe online where it was used in a stir fry. The recipes and more information can be found at http://peanuthottie.com/

I'm loving these as a little sweet pick me up and they are helping with my peanut butter addiction. I'll be definitely re purchasing. Peanut hottie can be found in selected Sainsburys, Waitrose and Booths.

Love M

xxx