Candyfloss & Dreams

Post Grad Study as a Full Time Working Dad

September 14, 2021

Adam starts his Post Graduate Masters course this week and I am, of course, very proud of everything he's done in the last few years. It all started back in 2017 when he applied for a full time access course in Humanities and Social Science to enable him to go to University. I wanted to write more about how his degree went, how he acheived a 2:1 degree whilst working full time, becoming a new dad, learning to drive and without leaving school with hardly any GCSE's. I'm incredibly proud ... Read more

Having an MRI – Brain Scan

August 13, 2021

So I recently wrote that I haven't been very well lately and had to go to an opthamologist after an optician appointment, which then referred me for an MRI. Having the MRI is to rule out more serious reasons why there is some pressure, why I'm getting headaches and why my optic nerve is bulging - otherwise known as Papilledema. There's no way to put it but I completely freaked out at the mention of having an MRI because despite not having any real serious symptoms, what if something is ... Read more

Gilsland Hall Hotel Family Room Review

August 4, 2021

Ad - Press Trip. We were very kindly offered a complimentary stay for two nights including dinner, bed and breakfast at Gilsland Hall Hotel in exchange for this feature. If you're looking for a summer staycation in North England then I have a reccomendation for you. Despite having our summer holiday already I couldn't resist the opportunity for a little mini break during the summer of staycation to Gilsland Hall Hotel, just outside Brampton, right on the border of Cumbria and ... Read more

Making Home Made Steamed Fluffy Bao Buns

July 26, 2021

Recently I found a kit from School of Wok in Sainsburys that taught you had to make Steamed Fluffy Bao Buns at home. If you don't know what steamed buns are they are, from what I gather, an Asian bun, usually cooked in a bamboo steamer and filled with all kinds of deliciousness. I love them. My love for them began in 2019 with the Wagamama's steamed fluffy buns and then lockdown hit and I couldn't get them anymore. Now I know how to make them my life feels complete. It was probably one ... Read more

Black Widow Film Review

July 21, 2021

I love the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I'm a huge fan of superheroes and really love the direction the Marvel franchise is going on the screen from the recent Disney+ TV shows. Adam has been particularly looking forward to the Black Widow movie although I wasn't quite as excited - Wanda (Scarlet Witch) is my go to and favourite is really the only reason why - but we paid the premier access fee of £20 to watch in the comfort of our home. I can not tell you how much I love this adjustment ... Read more