Thank You Christmas

Christmas – come on then we are here!

We’ve been waiting 12 whole months for you to re-appear

To shower us with festive cheer

To bring those from afar to near.

So how about it dear old Christmas

Can you make us all get on

Make the little ones giggle with the fun

I bet you can you bearded one.

Thank you christmas for visiting us

For giving reason for all this fuss

It brings us close for it’s you we discuss

Whether you come by sleigh, star or bus.

Thank you Christmas for making me think

To appreciate my loves with a wink

You really are more than just a day

You’re a hug, a boost and to you I say Hooray!

 

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If you like christmas, pop along to my christmas message and see what I think too!

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Easy Rocky Road Recipe

I’m going to open with a bold statement today…..this Rocky Road is the best one I’ve tasted! Oh yes our house went into chocolate meltdown when we tried these the morning after I made them.

There are plenty of ways to make this and we gave a couple of them a try before hitting the jackpot with this. So in good myrealfairy tradition, this Easy Rocky Road recipe is the one to share with you.

What you will need is:

300g Milk chocolate

75g Butter

2 tablespoons Golden Syrup

1 cup Marshmallows

1 cup Maltesers

What you need to do is:

EASY ROCKY ROAD RECIPE

Break up the chocolate into pieces so that it melts easier.

EASY ROCKY ROAD RECIPE

Place the butter and chocolate into a saucepan and put on a low heat. This recipe is all about being gentle with the heating, don’t rush it.

EASY ROCKY ROAD RECIPE

Add the 2 tablespoons of golden syrup and stir in while still on the low heat.

EASY ROCKY ROAD RECIPE

As soon as this has all melted together, remove from the heat. Crush the maltesers so that they hold some chunks to them and are not totally bashed to crumbs. Now eat a couple of the maltesers that haven’t been crushed – originally there were many more than shown in this picture, they are too tempting not to eat a few while making this. Go on treat yourself to the cook’s perks:)

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Fold in the marshmallows and maltesers to the chocolate mixture. Put into a foil tin or baking tray which has sides to it so that you can get that Rocky Road look to it by having it around 1 inch (2.5cm) high.

EASY ROCKY ROAD RECIPE

Leave in the fridge overnight. In the morning turn out onto a chopping board and cut into cubes. Sprinkle with some icing sugar if you fancy. Product test by having at least a square to yourself with a cuppa before popping into bags if giving as gifts. I suggest leaving in the fridge until needed to keep firm and crunchy.

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I’d love to hear how you get on with this recipe, let me know in the comments. Have fun with it and you can print below.

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EASY ROCKY ROAD RECIPE
Easy Rocky Road
Prep Time
10 mins
 

Easy Rocky Road recipe for all occasions. You can print here to take into the kitchen and leave the laptop in a safe place!

Course: Sweet Treat
Servings: 8
Author: www.myrealfairy.com
Ingredients
  • 300 g Milk Chocolate or Dark Chocolate if you wish.
  • 75 g Butter
  • 2 tbsp Golden Syrup
  • 1 cup Marshmallows
  • 1 cup Maltesers
  • A Sprinkle Icing Sugar Optional
Instructions
  1. Break up the chocolate into pieces so that it melts easier.

    Place the butter and chocolate into a saucepan and put on a low heat. This recipe is all about being gentle with the heating, don’t rush it.

    Add the 2 tablespoons of golden syrup and stir in while still on the low heat.

    As soon as this has all melted together, remove from the heat. Crush the maltesers so that they hold some chunks to them and are not totally bashed to crumbs. Now eat a couple of the maltesers that haven’t been crushed –  Go on treat yourself to the cook’s perks!

    Fold in the marshmallows and maltesers to the chocolate mixture. Put into a foil tin or baking tray which has sides to it so that you can get that Rocky Road look to it by having it around 1 inch (2.5cm) high.

    Leave in the fridge overnight. In the morning turn out onto a chopping board and cut into cubes. Sprinkle with some icing sugar if you fancy. 

If you like chocolate recipes then you must try my Ultimate Chocolate Brownies too!

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Go Ape for Christmas!

The myrealfairy Christmas countdown continues here with an adventure for all the family.

Your ticket to adventure – Why gift things when you can gift memories?

With vouchers from just £10  if you’re looking for a unique secret Santa present to impress employees or a thrill-seeker package for all the family, Go Ape has got it covered. Go on. They’ll love you for it.

go apeGo Ape are firm believers that outdoor experiences make people happy. Whether it’s zipping through the tree tops, whizzing along the forest floor, or bouncing on our super springy bounce nets – at Go Ape there’s an adventure for everyone.

go apeWith 33 locations to choose from in the UK, your loved ones are in for one memorable experience.

Go Ape

The locations are so impressive, our local Go Ape is deep in the forest. When we have been on walks in the local area we have all looked up in awe at the tree top obstacles swaying above us. Being able to gift this experience at christmas is great and I can’t wait to see the look on my boys faces.

Go Ape

 

If you are wondering where your nearest Go Ape location is you can quickly find the nearest or furthest (if you are really looking to maximise the adventure!) one for you is right here.

Have fun with your tribe and have one more Christmas pressie wrapped up and ready to knock the socks off your chosen one.

Let me know how it goes and also if you have been to Go Ape before, share your experience in the comments section.

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Christmas Gift Guide Part 2 – Work Wonderland with Giveaway

Continuing on my Christmas countdown where I am looking at new and unusual gifts for you to try I am so pleased to bring you this gift idea.

Running around after my family and juggling the normal demands of being a mum means that sometimes it feels that there are never enough hours in the day. Well here you have an inspiring way in which to buy that ideal present without any worry. I’m sure that you know people or indeed are the person who wants to get out of what they are doing with their day-to-day job but have no idea on how to make the change. We all need guidance on how to focus on what steps we need to take and Alison has found a way to help people make a clear plan with her unique way of supporting people towards their ideal goal.

Work Wonderland

Why not gift someone, or yourself, a new career direction?

Work Wonderland is an online coaching course and web application that  helps you identify your ideal career in the context of your ideal life and develop a plan to achieve it.

It’s proven to work for people of any age seeking a career change or
second career, return-to-work mums, graduates who want to identify a
career path, and students choosing course options.

Why not gift someone, or yourself, a new career direction?

The course has 14 simple exercises to complete and at the end, you’ll  have a clear picture of the right direction and some concrete steps to make it happen. What better way to help someone on their way to making their dream become real and supporting their aim to have a fulfilling career.

I’m delighted to tell you that we also have a full course for you to win today. This prize is amazing and is a real treat to be able to share with you. You can see how to enter further along in the post.

Work Wonderland comes in a branded presentation gift box that includes:

  • A welcome card personally signed by Alison explaining what Work Wonderland is and how it works.
  • A beautiful gift card encased in velvet covered foam.
  • The gift card holds a unique serial number and information on how to receive Work Wonderland joining instructions
Work Wonderland

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Over the past year, Alison has helped me to challenge and overcome the real and perceived barriers to my career development. Her practical and personalised advice has been pivotal in helping me to get on the right track and secure a new opportunity to further my career. I continue to find Alison’s support really valuable and thoroughly recommend her to anyone looking to develop or change their career. Chris White

For anyone who is a little lost in life, get ready because you are about to realise what makes you happy and I say this with zero exaggeration – your life is about to get infinitely better.

 

I was at a complete loss with my career path, doubted my own abilities and even doubted my capability to make a decision that would be right for me. Alison helped me realise that I had my own unique strengths and values that until now, I hadn’t even really acknowledged on a conscious level. Uncovering these really helped bring them to the forefront of my mind. I found that I could make decisions with more confidence.

 

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Wicked Uncle Christmas Gifts

Scratching your head wondering what to buy the person who has everything? This will give you some ideas to bring a smile to the faces of kids and adults alike.

We have started to think about what to buy people this Christmas and I must admit it’s so easy to get stuck on certain people who either have one of everything or are so busy running around that you have no idea what they could possibly like.

I am over the moon to be able to bring to you a great site which has those quirky unusual gifts that really do make you grin and light up.

Wicked Uncle has gifts for babies right through to adults so I was spoilt for choice when I went on to choose something for my brood at home. The thing was which gifts to buy for whom as I know that both of my boys love things which are a bit unusual.

Wicked Uncle Christmas Gifts

My eldest is really into his music and videos now so the portable bluetooth speaker with dancing water jets is ideal. When the music starts, the lights and water move  in time with the beat. Such a great idea, he’s going to love it.

Wicked Uncle Christmas Gifts
He won’t be expecting something quite like this.

Jokes too?

It’s not just great gifts, they even have a joke factory on there which has given me some cool mum points when I said them to the boys when they got home! These are great for putting in home-made crackers too. You can choose the age range which is from 3 – 13+, matching their age range for toys. What better way to end the festive day after polishing off the mammoth christmas roast than with some jokes around the table!

To give you a little sample, here are a couple of my favourites ….

Q. What do you call a girl who stands inside goalposts and stops the ball rolling away?

A. Annette.

And my all time winner…

Q. Why did the banana go to the doctor?

A. Because it wasn’t peeling well.

For my youngest I had to really think about getting him something that was cool, had a function and that would suit his quirky personality. He loves reading his football programmes in bed which he gets from going to every home game throughout the season. He can spend hours going back and forth checking on what the players have been doing. So for him  The Anywhere Light – Strike a Pose! will be perfect to play with and also give him the light to read by.

Wicked Uncle Christmas Gifts

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Wicked Uncle Christmas Gifts
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To top it off, I treated myself to Hopping Popping Frogs. I might just share these….we’ll see.

How are you getting along with your Christmas shopping so far?

Are you a list person or even a spread sheet buff when it comes to being organised? I have friends who live by their spreadsheets, while I have my ever faithful journal to help me along.

Let me know how you are doing and what you think of Wicked Uncle.

Whatever stage you are at, enjoy and don’t over think it, keep it fun.

Feeling in the Christmas spirit now? How about a spot of Christmas inspired baking with this Easy Rocky Road recipe.

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Christmas Gift Guide

It’s nearly here and now is the ideal time to start getting prepared for Christmas. To help you along the way I have the first of my Christmas Gift Guides to showcase 3 terrific treats for your loved ones.

Santas Real Letters

My children have always loved to send their letters off to santa with their wish lists and it’s a magical experience to see them so happy at the thought of santa reading them. At Santas Real Letters you can order a fully personalised letter to your child including details such as their name, age and even their teachers name. Each contains a ‘Good Child’ certificate and come in their very own ‘North Pole’ envelope. Priced at £5.99 plus free U.K. delivery it’s a fantastic price.

*Discount code*

As a bonus for every myrealfairy reader I have a whopping 20% discount code for you to use. When you have placed your order pop in the code: mrf20discount at the payment page, you’ll see where to put it right at the top.

 

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Neon Moon

christmas gift guideThis is an amazing site which celebrates real women with real bodies. If you want to be refreshed and inspired when buying underwear then this really is for you. I have the triangle bra which is cute, soft and above all, feels so comfortable. There are no itchy, poking bits that have me tugging the bra down and generally fiddling with. It’s a joy to wear, I can see me buying the whole range of colours as my ‘go to’ bra.

 

The collections are varied and come in a brilliant size range. As they say on their site, the underwear adapts to fit your body, not the other way round.

Christmas Gift Guide

There are discount programmes on site for military personnel, first responders, teachers, educators and students. Neon Moon is supporting those that keep us well, safe and educate us. Thank you Neon Moon!

Hayat Founder and CEO of Neon Moon states….

“I want to change the lingerie industry for the better, make it more inclusive, shine a light on the negativity and drive it out with body positivity.”

 

 

Bag All Done

This handbag organiser is so clever. If you are like me and change handbags alot depending on your outfit, the weather and what kind of mood you are in then this is great for you! Put this on your christmas list or buy it for your bestie.

Bag All Done is a bag organiser that you put all your essentials in that you need every time you go out. You then pop this in whichever handbag you are going to take with you and you instantly have your favourites with you each time. No more having that sinking feeling when finding out you have left your purse or lippy in your other handbag.

The range comes in black, silver and red. They are all very stylish and look great in or out of handbags. Priced at £25.00 for the silver and red ones with the black one costing £20.00.  They all have 4 pockets which is ideal for compartment storing smaller items and a drawstring top.

Length x Height x Width : 21cm x 15cm x 6 cm (8.3” x 5.9” x 2.3”)

*Another Discount code!!*

Christmas Gift Guide

Apply: FAIRYQUEEN at the checkout and receive free delivery for all U.K. customers. Valid until 23:59 18 November.

So my lovelies, let’s get get into that christmas spirit and I hope that this gift guide can help you with your preparations.

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How is it going so far for you? Are you staying home or travelling away this year? Stay tuned for more christmas themed posts because as you know, this is one of my favourite times of year!

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Princess Party Pack Giveaway

Don’t you just love a party? Living life just like a princess can be made all the more real with my Princess Party Pack giveaway this week.

To set the princess party theme from the very start we have the You’re Invited invitation cards.

Cake decoration princess rings will twinkle on the birthday cake then a big slice can be given to everyone in their very own Princess Her Highness goodie bag.

Next up in this regal pack is the Thank You cards to show her perfect princess manners off to the full.

Good luck everyone!

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If you like this giveaway, you might enjoy this Olaf from Frozen one too!

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Best Friends Forever Notebook Giveaway

I’ve got a fantastic giveaway for you today with this Best Friends Forever Notebook.

With summer starting to fade its glorious sunlight into the dusk of autumn it is time to start thinking about Christmas. It’s hard to believe but it will be on us before we know it. This could be just the thing for school aged children to love and cherish.

This Best Friends Forever Notebook  sets down lasting memories of childhood friends.

With pages to write contact details, to have photos and to pop little messages that are recorded forever, it’s ideal to take to school during the last week of term.

My Best Friends Notebook Giveaway

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My Best Friends Notebook Giveaway

So, all you have to do to win this notebook is to enter using the rafflecopter entry below. Good luck and forget to come back each day for a bonus entry tweet!

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Christmas Linky 2017 #mainyloveschristmas

I love christmas! By now those of you who are familiar will know that I also love easter, summer and generally most events that I can get excited about. I also love to hold linkys over these times which I see as a good old get together. It’s where we share posts and meet up with people through their blogs that we might not of come into contact with before.

You can add up to 3 posts on whatever theme you like. As it’s a one off christmas linky here at #mainyloveschristmas you can add old or new  posts for this link up. The topic is up to you, let’s see how diverse we can get.

One of the other christmas bonus points to this link up is that you don’t have to add a badge, just link and promote yourself and your fellow bloggers. This link up is just for fun and you choose how much you want to participate.

The link up starts Friday 15th December at 6am GMT and closes Friday December 22nd at 6am GMT.

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Suggested guidance for participating:
  • I’d love it if you commented on the host post and at least one more for every post you link up.
  • Tweet using the hashtag #mainyloveschristmas @myrealfairy when you link up and you’re away!
  • Tweet, pin, stumble and share using all the wonderful ways you wish and let the blogger know when you comment how you have shared their post.
  • Use the hashtag #mainyloveschristmas
  • Enjoy and read something you wouldn’t normally click on.
  • Have fun, Mainy x

 


 

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Happy Christmas!

Thank you so much for all of your support this year. It really has been brilliant. This is the second year of the blog and it has gone from strength to strength. That only happened because of you and others reading and participating in the conversations here. I couldn’t have kept it going if it hadn’t been for such great feedback, it means so much and gives me the motivation to throw everything at it and taking it even further!

I’d like to take the time to share some of my favourite posts with you;

Pre Empty Nest Syndrome? Is this what I have?

Fun and Fabulous Food in Alcudia

10 Quiz Questions You Need To Know

5 Tips to help the school run go smoother! 

Free Pallet Patio Garden

Seriously Tasty Cheese Scone Recipe

I could go on and on but these are some of my top ones. I never thought that I would be writing about my life, family and travel and sharing it with so many people. Thank you for reading and giving me the chance to do this. I really hope that my boys will read some of the blog when they are older and be proud of their mum. Who knows what the style and media blogs will be written in when they are grown men!

For now, enjoy this festive period, eat, drink and be merry my lovelies and well done to you all!

Mainy x

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