Harry Potter Birthday Haul βš‘


Hey guys πŸ‘‹πŸ»

So, its finally happened – I’m in my 30’s 🎈

It was our 31st Birthday earlier this month and I thought I would share with you some of the cool Harry Potter bits that I got given.

Let’s go!

Some of these recipes look super cool – I do love baking so fingers crossed I can do them justice. They will be fun to try nether the less.

These two items were on my list, from my husband. The Triwizard tournment top is really cool and understated and I love that you can choose your Hogwarts house (Gryffindor ofc) and get your name on the back.

The fourth HP film is one of my faves too.

I also loved this little Niffler badge, its so pretty and cool! Plus, Nifflers are adorable.

Have you seen the new Fantastic Beasts film?? It’s great!!

I also got this cool illustrated copy of the book ‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard’. I love these illustrated versions, they are such a cool item to add to my collection.

The illustrations are beautiful and I find them way more interesting to read than the originals now πŸ˜‚

And finally, I got a really cool Hogwarts house towel. This is ideal for when I go swimming at my local pool.

Fun Fact: My Hogwarts House on Pottermore, last time I did the quiz, was Ravenclaw.


You can’t beat a little HP Haul!

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

2021 🌟

I obviously post alot about books on here but I’ve always enjoyed using it as a diary of sorts so, here is a little round up of the last year.

January

Lockdown – Quiz Nights – Trip to Venice Covid Style – Snow!!

February

Valentines – Pancake day – First Covid Vaccine – Video calls.

March

Lots of walks – Springtime – Covid styley Mothers Day Afternoon tea – Darren releases new music/merch etc.

April

More walks – Meet ups – Fambizzle Easter Chinese Covid styley – Naya tribute – AC Anniversary – Covid Vaccine no 2.

May

May bank Hol – New Series of LOD – Me & Sarah turned 30 – First tattoo – F.R.I.E.N.D.S reunion – Suprise 30th party in the park.

June

Meet ups – Suprise birthday drinks with work friends – Bought my first car – 5 Year Wedding  anniversay/10 years together – Euros – Uni Reunion, finally – Dr Who Experience – Pizza – Drove to work for the first time – More pizza!

July

Passed my theory test – Tim turns 30 – Tims suprise pizza party – Naya πŸ–€ – Evie turns 4 – Euros heartbreak – Tim & Ducks party in the park – Days out – Boys round to ours, first time since Covid – More sunny walks – Summer Reading Challenge Volunteering is back –
First sleepover with the boys post Covid.

August

A busy Summer β˜€οΈ
Meeting up – Eating out – More special birthdays – Roxy’s Hen Do – Our Holiday Camping – Youth Club ending – Summer Reading Challenge completed – Casey’s 5 – Tim’s Meerkat Experience – Parties.

September

Roxy’s wedding, being a bridesmaid – Noah’s 7 – Mcfly – HP Photo exhibition –

October

ITFC Show – Out & about – Afternoon tea – 20 years of HP at the cinema – Jasmine’s Hen do in Brighton – Halloween fun at the farm & a partyy –

November

Wedding fun – New Ear piercing – Trip to Dorset – Covid finally got us

December

Christmas prep – Christmas Tik Toks – HP concert – Jasmine’s wedding & CHRISTMAS (&NYE)

2022 is here…

Fingers crossed for a good’un.

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Blogmas Day Twenty Four: Christmas Eve Fun!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE GUYS!!

Santa’s coming tonight πŸŽ…πŸ»

OMG SANTA! I KNOW HIM. (If you know you know)

Anyway, here is our Christmas eve fun/day of madness 🀣


Christmas Eve Boxes πŸŽ…πŸ» & Presents with my Niece & Nephews

Christmas Craft – after the present opening they did some colouring, and then later on in the afternoon me and the boys made our own Snowmen and watched ‘Elf’

My favourite tradition of all is going for a drive to look at the Christmas lights around town.

And then we of course headed home for some yummy food, games and of course ‘The Grinch’

And now my stocking is out and ready for the big man, Santa C to come 😁

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE EVERYONE!

How have you spent it?

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Blogmas Day Twenty Three: Baking Christmas Cookies πŸͺπŸŽ…πŸ»

2 days to go!


I love a bit of festive baking – and its super fun when you get the kiddies involved. Me and my Nephews made some festive chocolate chip cookies – heres how it went.

What do you need:

  • Cadbury cookie pack
  • Oil
  • Milk
  • Baking tray
  • Baking parchment
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Festive sprinkles
  • Icing sugar

What do you need to do:

  1. Follow the box instructions – pre heat the oven accordingly.
  2. Empty the packet mix into a bowl and combine with the oil and milk.
  3. Roll out into 10 equal balls and place evenly on the tray.
  4. Press down a little.
  5. Bake.
  6. Add Sprinkles on top with a little icing so that they stick (or you could bake them with the sprinkles on top but they do melt a little)
  7. Enjoy!

Who doesn’t love a bit of festibe baking!?

What is your favourite festive bake?

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Blogmas Day Twenty Two: Christmas Eve Boxes πŸŽ…πŸ»

3 days to go!!

I love putting together a Christmas eve box for my Nephews and Niece. I have been doing it each year since my Nephew Noah was born. It is one of my favourite traditions as I love to treat them.

You can get some great (various sized boxes) for this purpose from places like Card Factory, B&M, Home Bargins, and most Card or Pop up Christmas Shops.

It’s fun and festive finding little bits and bobs to go in them.

Here are some things that I usually go for:

  • Chocolate Coins
  • Box of Festive Cookie Mix/Cupcakes
  • Chocolate Santa
  • Festive Sweets
  • Christmas activity pack
  • Christmas arts & craft sets
  • Christmas Pjs
  • Christmas Socks
  • Christmas decoration
  • Novelty Christmas headware/hats/hairbands
  • Reindeer food
  • Hot chocolate sachet
  • Mini Christmas games eg Christmas Snap
  • Christmas hair bands

Hopefully that gives you a little bit of inspiration!

Here are my Christmas eve boxes for this year..

Have you put these together before?

What do you like to include?

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Blogmas Day Twenty One: Harry Potter themed stocking fillers βš‘

4 days to go!!

Now that the holidays are here and its not long to go until the big day – here are some quick, fun and easy Harry Potter themed stocking filler ideas (great for kiddies & adults alike)

Tesco, Β£4.99
Funko Suprise boxes, Amazon Β£5
Assorted HP themed chocs, M&S from Β£3
Earring Bauble, Argos Β£9.99
Jewellery, Argos from Β£10
Assorted HP decorations, Primark from Β£1
HP Poppit, Claires Β£4.99
Assorted HP Socks, Primark
HP Dobble, Amazon Β£8.99
Colouring book, Amazon Β£7.99
A Harry Potter book! Available in most books shops – Also on Amazon! Β£7.99

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Blogmas Day Twenty: Festive fun for the kids

5 days until Christmas!

Who doesn’t love a game aye?! Especially at Christmas. Here are some simple, cheap and fun games to keep the kiddies occupied at Christmas.

They would also make great stocking fillers.

Let’s take a look!

1. Christmas Bingo Β£4.99 on Amazon.

2. Inflatable Christmas tree ring toss at Tesco.

3. Pin the nose on Rudolph Β£3.99 on Amazon.

4. Would you rather: Christmas Family Edition on Ebay.

5. Christmas Snap! Β£3.99 Amazon.

We also have some fun, festive photo booth bits to take some snaps with too

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Blogmas Day Seventeen: Winter Lookbook

Hi guys πŸ‘‹πŸ»

8 days to go!!


Where’s the time going!?!

I do love clothes, a good clothes shop and general cosyness… so lets take a look at my Winter Lookbook’ from some Highstreet/Online shops.


Washed tapered jeans
Matalan
Β£18

Mid wash belted mom jeans
Matalan
Β£18
Hoodies,
Boohoo
Cable tie waist long cardigan
New Look
Β£29.99

Sleevless jumper vest
New Look
Β£23.99

Gilet
(Top to bottom, left to right)
Tan texured cross strap block mule
Primark
Β£12

Courduroy Shacket
Primark
Β£19

Red checked tiered dress
Primark
Vans
Between  Β£49-65
Black heart print midaxi skater dress
Misguided
Β£38 reduced to Β£26
Mixed Mini Scrunchies
Primark
Β£1.50
Bobble hats
Β£7.99

It’s all about cosy vibes, jumpers and knits.

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Blogmas Day Sixteen: Present ideas for children πŸŽ

9 days to go!

I found a cute present idea for children, based around a little rhyme, and I thought that I would share it with you.

I actually saw it on a Tik Tok 🀣

Something they want, something to wear, something to read and something to share.

I thought this was a really cute idea and a nice easy way to give you a bit of structure to the present buying, as it’s so easy to get carried away.

I have done this for my Nephews and Niece this year.

Something they want

A little toy/teddy that they want.

Something to wear

I went gor jumpers as it’s very chilly atm.

Something to read

A book for them to read and enjoy.

And Something to share

A game (board/card game) etc

I really enjoyed looking for little bits and pieces for each part of the rhyme – its a really cute idea and makes shopping a little less stressful.

What do you think?

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚