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Our Family Christmas Pudding

30th Dec 201715th May 2019 / Pamela J / 8 Comments

Today I thought I would share with you the yummiest Christmas pudding recipe that I've been eating since I was a child. We simply call it mum's plum pudding (even thought it hasn't got plums in it). It's so simple to make and just takes a few hours to cook.Here's the recipe for you.And here's … Continue reading Our Family Christmas Pudding

Happy Christmas Sparks

25th Dec 201715th May 2019 / Pamela J / 12 Comments

Sparks is hosted by Annie at McGuffy's Reader (visit to see everyone else's sparks) and her words are the best to use to explain:"I believe we are meant to be lights in this world. If we allow our light to shine, we can see where we are going. It is then that we can begin to truly see each other … Continue reading Happy Christmas Sparks

Winter in Aberdeen

23rd Dec 201715th May 2019 / Pamela J / 8 Comments

We recently had a lovely weekend in Aberdeen for our anniversary - I wrote about the first part of our weekend in The Twelve Days of Christmas and Cats in Aberdeen. During our journey we stopped in Fochabers for coffee and cake and discovered that they have a window display competition for Christmas. This was our … Continue reading Winter in Aberdeen

Friday’s Friendly Ideas

22nd Dec 201715th May 2019 / Pamela J / 10 Comments

It's Friday so it's time for the friendly fill ins which are set by Annie at McGuffy's Reader and Ellen at 15andmeowing.com. The words in purple are the prompts that are provided and then the rest is me.1. I can't wait to see my beloved open my gift to him. I always get him something really silly alongside some sensible … Continue reading Friday’s Friendly Ideas

Top Ten Thursday – Christmas dos and don’ts

14th Dec 201715th May 2019 / Pamela J / 4 Comments

This week's Top Ten that has been set by Tamara at the blog Part-time Working Hockey Mom is the dos and don'ts that are part of your Christmas.1. Do watch Movies. Christmas isn't Christmas without watching my top five movies and just in case they aren't on tv I have them on DVD. My top five are; … Continue reading Top Ten Thursday – Christmas dos and don’ts

A Hodgepodge of Life

6th Dec 201715th May 2019 / Pamela J / 6 Comments

Wednesday Hodgepodge time with the questions provided by Joyce at the blog, From This Side of the Pond.1. What title would you give this current chapter of your life?Tasmanian and her beloved explore Scotland one cake at a time. 2. December 6 is National Microwave Oven Day. Who knew? Besides popcorn and coffee reheats, what's the most … Continue reading A Hodgepodge of Life

Christmas Elves Invade Inverness

3rd Dec 201715th May 2019 / Pamela J / 4 Comments

This weekend was my yearly pilgrimage to the post office to post off Christmas things to Australia - I'm sure the staff rub their hands in glee when they see me coming. My beloved was being very helpful and helping me tape up the boxes and what did I do, I stuck packing tape on … Continue reading Christmas Elves Invade Inverness

Santa Arrives in the Highlands on a Trike!!

26th Nov 201715th May 2019 / Pamela J / 3 Comments

It's been a real Christmas themed weekend despite it still being November (my beloved keeps muttering this as he has a thing about Christmas too early in the year). Today we went to the Baxters Village near Fochabers to see Santa arrive in the Highlands. Lots of kidlets had been dragged out in the cold … Continue reading Santa Arrives in the Highlands on a Trike!!

Christmas at Historic Brodie Castle

25th Nov 201715th May 2019 / Pamela J / 3 Comments

Today we went to our first Christmas fair of the year. It was held at Brodie Castle which was the home to Clan Brodie and parts of the castle are thought to date from the 1100's. It's a beautiful setting for all things Christmas, especially with a light dusting of snow on the ground.This year … Continue reading Christmas at Historic Brodie Castle

Friday’s Friendly Fill-ins

24th Nov 201715th May 2019 / Pamela J / 4 Comments

One of my favourite things to do, apart from reading, is writing, so I love this blog link up at McGuffy's Reader. In the Friendly Fill-ins we're given written prompts (the words in purple bold) and then complete them how we wish.1. I start to decorate for Christmas/Hanukkah as soon as December gets here. One thing … Continue reading Friday’s Friendly Fill-ins

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