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Recipe – Magic Mac & Cheese

February 11, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah Leave a Comment

Over the years, I have tried dozens of mac and cheese recipes from all across the world. From canned to boxed to restaurant style, every interpretation is different. Growing up, my mother would keep all of her children happy by making a box of Kraft Mac & Cheese and cutting up little hot dogs in [Read On]

Recipe – Delicious Duck with Succulent Sweet Potato

February 10, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah Leave a Comment

Like Nigella before me, I am a big fan of the flavour that comes from the leg of the duck. Rather than choose the pricier and far shallower taste that comes with the breast, I adore digging in to a gorgeously roasted leg. So when I saw that my local Sainsburys had two-packs of duck [Read On]

VLog – Final Thoughts on my Davina for Next Experience

February 9, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah Leave a Comment

Well here we are campers. Our four weeks is finished, and I thought the best way to commemorate the experience was to do a video blog. Enjoy! x

High-Stylin’ with Next and the Elle Style Awards

February 6, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah Leave a Comment

Our friends at the Next Blogger Network have set us a challenge. With the coveted reward being a ticket the the FABULOUS Elle Style Awards in London, as well as the after party, they have asked us to recreate our favourite red carpet look from last year’s awards using items from the Next range. As a [Read On]

Back to Business

February 6, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah 1 Comment

Well it is an unfortunate fact that it’s been FAR too long since I have updated. As I mentioned in my last post, I was swept away on the supposed “holiday of a lifetime” at the end of last month, dropping Dexter with my parents while Mark and I took off on a week-long Caribbean [Read On]

2011 Highs and Lows

January 15, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah Leave a Comment

So the lovely and beautiful Romanian Mum tagged me to answer these questions, and I’ve got a LITTLE bit of time at the moment, so I thought I’d try it out. The Rules 1. Answer the 12 questions set by Kate 2. Tag as few or as many people as you like to do the [Read On]

From Fat to Fit with Davina for Next

January 15, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah 4 Comments

At the beginning of January, I got the great news that I was among 10 bloggers selected by fashion chain Next to test drive the new line of fitness and post-workout clothing designed by the lovely and talented Davina McCall. As you can imagine, I was SUPER ecstatic to participate, and I immediately headed over [Read On]

Saturday is Caption Day

January 14, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah 7 Comments

For more photos to caption, visit Mammasaurus.

The Sexy Side of Going Green…

January 10, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah 16 Comments

You may remember my earlier post with some tips on how to make your home more energy efficient. Well this week, Mark and I have been working on ways to put theory into practice and conserve energy around the home. And let me tell you something… saving energy is SEXY! It started out small… We [Read On]

Blast from the Past

January 10, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah 4 Comments

Day 10 – A Favourite Retro Toy I happen to be an unapologetic child of the 80s, and as such, all of my favourite toys are from that era. And while I was like any other little girl with a room full of Barbies, Baby Dolls and Tea Sets, I think my favourite toys were [Read On]

My Wee Little Boy

January 9, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah 10 Comments

Day 9 – I never thought I’d find this in my child’s room… If I’m honest with myself, prior to having a baby, I thought myself a totally enlightened mother-to-be. I was aware that however much I prepared myself for motherhood, I’d still be taken by surprise every day. Furthermore, I was quite aware that [Read On]

Review: The Real Cupcake Company

January 8, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah Leave a Comment

  As a cupcake enthusiast, I was over the moon at the recent opportunity I had to review a cupcake kit from The Real Cupcake Company. Though I admit that I hadn’t heard of them before, I was quite excited at the prospect of filling my belly with yummy gourmet cakey goodness. And boy did they [Read On]

The Boob Tube

January 8, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah 4 Comments

Day 8 – Too Much Television In the first few months of Dexter’s life, I have to admit that I became hugely judgemental. I was attending a baby group with other mothers, and each week they’d come in and talk about which TV programs/DVDs would keep their child occupied so they could get stuff done. [Read On]

My Daily Fix

January 7, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah Leave a Comment

Day 7 – Something You Need Daily Well it IS true that each day I wake up with this incredible craving for a hot, strong coffee. I NEED it. I YEARN for it. Sometimes it’s the only thing that gets me out of bed. I find myself laying there with a fussy baby on my [Read On]

Saturday is Caption Day

January 7, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah 7 Comments

For more photos to caption, visit Mammasaurus.

Loving Arms

January 6, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah 6 Comments

Day 6 - My “special” place. {Where do you go for quiet/alone or regrouping time} Quite honestly, throughout my life, I’ve had no end of “special” places. From hiding out in the bathroom cupboard conversing with my imaginary friend, Webster, when I was knee-high to a grasshopper to crying my eyes out in the middle of [Read On]

Lost…. And found?

January 5, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah 6 Comments

 Day 5: Something Lost Well, continuing on from yesterday’s miserable, whinging, self-doubting post about my post-baby weight gain, I was pleased to step on the scales this morning and find that since Sunday, I have lost 8.4 of the 9 lbs I put on over the holidays. Score! This is obviously good news for me, [Read On]

Regrets… I Have…. Well, One Really

January 4, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah 2 Comments

Day 4: What I shouldn’t have bought this holiday season Well, normally I could name you a million things I regret buying. From foods that didn’t get eaten to presents that were too gaudy or too uninspired, I am the queen of impulse buys. But really, this year I think I did well. Having been planning [Read On]

The Bucket List

January 3, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah 6 Comments

Day 3: Review Your Bucket List So back in September 2010, just after I began this blog, I started the 101 in 1001 project. For those who aren’t aware of it, it is basically a list of 101 goals you want to accomplish in 1001 days. My list included lots of random things which would [Read On]

British Gas and BritMums Present: Smart Mums

January 2, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah 2 Comments

Saving money and saving the world are two things very close to my heart. With a not-so-new baby in the house, a lot of my energy is focussed on making sure his life is as healthy and happy as possible. Whatever small change I have at the end of every day goes into his little [Read On]

2011 – A Look Back

January 2, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah 1 Comment

 Day 2: A Look Back at 2011 And what a year it was! Let’s see what the main attractions were for one of the greatest years of my life. January Having spent the last week of December in the hospital due to pregnancy issues, I was relieved to have been let out late on New [Read On]

Social Media Goals

January 1, 2012 By Katie Vyktoriah 6 Comments

Day 1: My Social Media Goals for 2012 Seeing the first prompt of 2012 is quite crazy. I have not thought much about specific goals when it comes to blogging or social media. I suppose now is as good a time as any to think them through and keep track of what I hope to [Read On]