Cornflakes cakes & Hastings Carnival • Summer Holiday Project 2016 #13

-
We have been very busy today, full of crafts and baking and ended with a trip to watch our local carnival.

We started off with baking, this was about 9:30 I decided to get everything ready so we could enjoy the cakes and take some to Nanny's if we went (which didn't happen).

Recipe
- 100g Milk Chocolate
- 100g Cornflakes
- 50g Butter
- 2 tbsp Golden Syrup

Method
1. Melt butter, chocolate and golden syrup
2. Mix with cornflakes
3. Place mixture in 12x cases
4. Let set in fridge for about an hour


After our little baking session I decided to do some crafts with her too. We got loads of paint out with stamps, bottle lids, string, and sponge brushes. We also competed a foam fairy set that we got from poundland a few weeks ago. This was so easy to do except our paint dried out which came with it tl decorate her.

At about 3pm we left for the carnival as the parking gets awful during this time on carnival day and the roads through to town close just after 3 too. The first place I had planned to park was completely full, I drove around a few times but no one left so we went in search of somewhere else. I finally found somewhere but we had a bit of a walk to get to the town.

I met my Dad who was in the parade for a bit to have a look at his float and give him some sun cream too. We left not long after ghe judging took place to find somewhere to watch the parade and for Dad to finish getting ready himself.


The parade started at 5pm with Section 5 drummers and the huge lifeboat at the front of the parade. Dad was about 3/4 of the way through the parade and had won first prize for his hippie inspired VW camper.

The parade lasted about 40 minutes and was really good, Lilly enjoyed it, she put money in people's buckets, got some sweets and a goodie bag from the parade, she also got a new wiggle wbich they only charge £1 each for.


It seems to weird to see it from a pedestrian perspective as I usually take part and have done for many year. It was a really nice day though and super busy, I can't wait to get into bed tonight and chill.

xXx

Comments

  1. Sarah Mumx3x8 August 2016 at 21:31

    Wow, sounds like a great day, the parade sounds like great fun! Oh and the cakes look great, cornflake cakes are my favourite :D

    ReplyDelete
  2. Anonymous8 August 2016 at 21:32

    Cornflake cakes are definitely the best, remind me of childhood so much!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Unknown8 August 2016 at 21:50

    Looks like you guys had an awesome day. The cakes look so good i remember making these when i was a kid. So easy yet so so tasty! X

    ReplyDelete
  4. Nikki8 August 2016 at 22:08

    Awww your wee girl is so cute! I love cornflake cakes!!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Anosa8 August 2016 at 23:57

    Don't you just hate it when you can't find parking where you wanted!! Sounds like a busy day for you guys

    ReplyDelete
  6. Olivia Jade 9 August 2016 at 14:32

    This looks so fun and colourful. I am in love with cornflake cakes as adult :D X

    ReplyDelete
  7. Jess | The Indigo Hours9 August 2016 at 21:12

    Aw, it sounds like such a fun day! I love cornflake cakes, yours look fab :)

    Jess xo | The Indigo Hours

    ReplyDelete
  8. Beautykinguk11 August 2016 at 14:33

    I havent had cornflakes cakes in so long, the best part if always the bowl and spoon!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BHP Show 2016 • Lydden Hill

-
Image
The last time I visited the BHP show I was pregnant with Lil's and it was only a one day event. This year I got to take my baby back to see it for herself and enjoy two days there instead, including a COLD night of camping.  The BHP show is (I believe) a yearly event which takes place at Lydden Hill Race Circuit. This is about 1 hour and a half drive from our house so not too far for us to go, Lilly was as good as gold travelling both there and back, but then again she slept the whole way back.  The show wasn't as good as back in 2012 due to the lack of demo's but the Drift Allstars team were amazing and made Lilly scream with joy after a silly 5 minutes of being scared.  On the Sunday we took a look around the pits, that's a big reason why we like Lydden hill is because of the open pits. There were so many nice cars both drift cars and track day cars too. Lilly was very excited especially aboutt the purple one pictured below.  There was a giant
Read more

The importance of a smear test

-
Image
Last month I got my first 'invitation' to have the cervical cancer screening, or smear test as it is commonly known. I was a little surprised as I am on 24 but phoned up straight away to book an appointment.  To me this is so inportant as it could potentially save your life. The test takes about 5 minutes, and even though it's unpleasent, in my eyes it's necessary. I am now in tge waiting period for my letrer to say weather or not I am clear of abnormal cells. It can take up to 21 days for the letter after your appointment and you will hear either way.  The nurse that I had was so calming she showed the equipment and explained exactly what she was going to do. She could tell I was nervous but she kept re-assuring me and just telling me to breath and relax. I am so relieved that it is done and hope that everything is ok. But I just wanted to write this for everyone who has had the invite. Come on ladies Take it! Book an appointment and have th
Read more

Being a carer for my parents

-
Image
Both my parents have mobility issues and are bithnow in wheelchairs. Since I can remember my Mum has been in a wheelchair due to have a very worn hip joint which she was born with.  When I was in year 9 my Dad's back started to hurt and progressivly got worse to the point where he struggled to get out of bed. I am now classed as a carer to my mum which is important for me, my mum is very stubborn and sometime I have to have a little nag to get her to do things. I don't see my parents in any other way than just my parents, if that makes sense. My Mum is an amazing person who makss me proud every day. Due her lack of mobility she also has other health problems which she can control with tablets and lifestyle changes.  My Dad is still constantly on the go with his veterans and the local carnival which he does every year using his mobility scooter as his base for his structure. He does feel it after he compeltes things but I think it gives him motivation to
Read more