What I've been up to! this week.

Hello lovely people.
Another, sort of, diary entry. Yes. I'm sorry.


Well the past week has been a bit of a slow one. I've had a image breakdown, a paranoid episode, laughed until I cried and went to see 'Fifty shades of grey'. What a week!


I'll start with my paranoid episode. I sometimes get these weird moments where I feel I'm being watched or some ones going to hurt me or my family. They come in little spikes every so often. They are horrible.
I had one at the start of the week and nearly deleted my blog because of it. I always think the worst. I hate being in cars and buses are even worse now, I always go through every horrible situation of what could happen when I'm in a car or on a bus. I'm pretty good at keeping it to myself but it makes me feel very odd that I have these thoughts.
I've come to terms with it but every so often its awful. I suddenly think some ones stalking me so delete everything, privatise what I can and freak out (in my mind). Outside it just looks like I'm playing on my phone. Then after I've done all this. I calm down. Regroup. Realise its ridiculous and carry on with my day. So that was a fun 10 minute start to my week!


My image breakdown. My weight more importantly. Now my mum has an illness I wont say what as she may not want me too. But its affecting her and the doctors told her to loose weight and she bloody did it. She went above and beyond. She looks bloody amazing! My sister even put up a before and after picture and I have never felt so proud.
Then I felt like crying. I am the fat one. Its not me having a go at my mum at all. But it gave me a sharp shock. I barely take pictures of my full body because I hate it. I don't wear certain things because I know I'll look gross. I also have the super power of making everyone think I was ok with my weight. I got defensive if anyone brought it up.
So I feel I had a breakthrough. I'm going to do it this time. Not just for me but for Jack and Scott. For my sisters wedding in 2 years time. I refuse to be the fat one anymore. The unhealthy one. I'm not going on some fad diet that won't last. I'm going to change the way I eat entirely. I'm going to walk everyday. I am going to do this!


Onto 'Fifty Shades of Grey'. I like the books and I don't care if you roll your eyes at this next bit as everyone does. But I usually skip most of the sex bits. Not because I'm a prude or whatever. Because its boring. It was over used. I really did like the story behind it all.
Ana and Christian, Ana's relationships with all the characters, the books from her point of view.
The movie was not. The relationships didn't have their passion. The relationship between Christian and Ana wasn't even as passionate or intense as I thought it was going to be. She had witty moments and some parts I smiled and grinned at. But most of it felt very clinical. Christian didn't even have copper coloured hair! What's that about.
 I liked it from Ana's perspective in the book, I liked her little internal arguments. No one looked how I thought they would. Really feel they should have said at the beginning, 'very loosely based on fifty shades of grey... There's sex'.
I will say the 'playroom' is exactly how I imagined it! I was so impressed and Escara was amazing. But things were changed, things were added. I understand they have to change things to fit it in to a movie form but they really could have done better. That's my opinion anyway.


So there you have it. A few things that have happened this week. Wish me luck with my healthy living weight loss!


Take it easy.


Ellie x

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Before and After!

Hello Ducks!!

First of all I would like to apologise for not posting in a few days, I have been so busy and my laptop had a fit and it seems to be ok at the moment but we'll see out it goes! So yeah sorry about the disappearance!

Well I have been meaning to do a before and after for quite a while now but its difficult to find the time (and motivation) to put lots of makeup on. But I have finally done it :)

Now I think I've said before I'm no expert in the make up field and I don't wear foundation or anything like that, I usually just stick to eyes and every so often may put something on my lips, but thats still rare. After having Jack I didn't wear makeup at all for a while, then starting put mascara on and then eyeliner and such. SO! since no one sees me in foundation I thought I would do a before and after, with 2 afters. One wear I use a brush to do my foundation and one where I don't. Mostly for me to see the difference a brush can make as well as you lovely lot! Variety right?

To begin with I will just list the products I am using, now I will say now I didn't spend a lot of money on the foundation as I wouldn't be using it a lot (if ever again after this) unless I liked the results, but then I could be fighting a loosing battle as a better foundation could give a better finish then the cheap stuff. So this is sort of a review as well as a before and after.

Products used:

• Rimmel London Fix & Perfect Pro Primer
• Boots Natural Collection ShineAway Foundation - Porcelain
• Boots Natural Collection CoverUp Cream - Fair
• Boots Natural Collection Pressed Powder - Cool
• Boots Natural Collection Suntint Bronzing Powder - Sun Shine
• Boots Natural Collection Blushed Cheeks - Rosey Glow
• MUA (MakeUp Academy) Eyeshadow Palette -Romantic Efflorescense
• MUA (MakeUp Academy) Eyeshadow Palette - Heaven & Earth
• Gosh Kohl/Eyeliner - Black
• Rimmel London Exaggerate Eye Liner - Black
• Scandaleyes - Black (For the first After Pictures)
• Maybelline New York Lash Sensational - Black (In second after pictures)
• Nivea Fruity Shine Lip Salve - Watermelon
• Rimmel London Apolalips - Nude Eclipse (In the second after pictures)

Brushes Used:

• Barry M Concealer brush
• Super Drug Foundation Brush
• Super Drug Power Brush
• Super Drug Contouring Brush
• Gosh Blending Brush (In Second After Pictures)
• Barry M Eyeshadow Brush
• Super Drug Eyelash Curler

Before: Fresh faced and ready to go

First After Pictures using a brush to do foundation

Second After Pictures Without using a foundation brush.

There it is then, my before and 2 afters. 

My review on the Boots Natural collection is this. I don't like it. The foundation is very dry, I tried adding some moisturiser to it to see if it improved it at all but it didn't really make much of a difference. It caked very easily and clustered around my nose and eyes, even the concealer did. I think for a first time person wanting to try foundation/concealer it just isn't worth it. Even at £1.99 each you might as well just save your money and get a decent one, Ask around instead. 

The powder didn't help it at all but it may be different with another foundation. The bronzer wasn't too bad especially if you are going for a more natural look and I like the blush. But all in all steer clear of it. With a brush you could see the brush strokes and when using my hands it caked almost instantly. So I think, unfortunately, I'll be throwing the foundation and concealer away completely. 

I may try MUA foundation and concealer as I really like their eyeshadows. Think they are really well made and a lovely variety of colours at an affordable price. Obviously if I had the money I probably would have bought a more expensive one but as my funds are short I went for the MUA and I'm not disappointed at all. Really love it and at £4 per palette you can't really go wrong!

So I hope you like my before and after post (Sorry again its late) and look out for more in the future and I will be doing a proper review soon on MUA (MakeUp Academy). Hopefully if I have some spare funds soon I'll be able to try their foundation! 

What foundation/concealer etc would you recommend and any comments on my actual make up would be appreciated. I really am just experimenting with it all again and trying to find something that compliments me... but isn't difficult to do!

Thanks beauts

Take it Easy!

Ellie x

My Top 10 Movies.

Hello people!

Yes its another list post (I looooove lists). Plus its a movie post, this was really hard to pick just 10 of my favourite movies as I have so many, so I just picked the ones I watch the most! These are in no particular order of favourite, I love them all. Here we go.

1. Alice in Wonderland

I think this one was going to be pretty obvious, I love all the different adaptions of Alice in Wonderland, I've seen so many different variations of the years. From Disney to Carebears in Wonderland. Yes thats right. Carebears. It is awesome. I think as long as it keeps the basic concept behind it then its a winner. So its definitely a winner whenever its on.

2. Jurassic Park (all of them)

I love these films, sometimes its not even for the story line, its to see some dinosaurs tear stuff up. Could easily watch these over and over again! AND yes! I am very very very excited for the new one coming out this year *squeals*. Can't go wrong with dinosaurs!

3. Alien (all of them)

As it happens, before we named Jack, we called him Alien as I had this motion that he was trying to push out of my stomach. I love these films, I don't care how cheesy or over used it is. Sigourney Weaver is a goddess! Plus its fun watching the cockiest people be ripped down to the silly wimpy people they are. I wouldn't be cocky at all... I'd be curled up in a ball some where, staying very very still.

4. Harry Potter (all of them)

Again this is a pretty obvious one. Since the first book came out all those years I've been hooked, my Granddad and I shared the love for Harry Potter and I remember getting the books at the same time, getting the sticker books with him, racing to finish it before him and of course seeing the movies with him. Unfortunately he didn't get to see them all, but its something I've carried on being passionate about. But they did seem to change and even get rid of some really important characters and scenes, likes Peeves and the scene where you find out the house elves are the ones who cook all the Hogwarts food. Can't remember which book it is...

5. Beauty and the Beast

This has to be one of my all time favourite Disney films. It spoke to me on so many different level.. apart from you know... gold dress. Nooo. Otherwise, the book worm girl who felt out of place in a world that celebrated beautiful people over Beautiful minded people (I'm not saying I have a beautiful mind but I prefer brains over aesthetics). Its just a nice story... apart from the fact the beast was cursed as a 10 year old boy by a stranger who came to his door and asked to come in for a god damn plant. I'm pretty sure we all tell our kids or were told as kids, don't talk to strangers or let them in your home! Bitch witch.

6. Labyrinth

You remind me of a babe.
What babe?
Babe with the power.
What power?
The power of voodoo.
Who do?
Do What?
Remind me of the babe!

YES YES YES. A thousand times yes to Mr David Bowie as the Goblin King and the fantastically weird and wonderful world that is Labyrinth. Not going to lie. I pretended I was Sarah, dress as her, half up half down hair, little crown made out of a necklace. Still do when the mood takes me.

7. Hunger Games (all of them... so far)

Really enjoying the films so far but I do wish they had kept in Madge as she gives Katniss the Mockingjay pin in the book. Also Jennifer Lawrence is perfection. Still need to watch the Mockingjay Part 1, have to wait for it to come out on DVD as I wasn't able to go to the cinema. But think they have done well with the first 2... dammit I want to watch them again and the DVD needs to come out... like now.

8. Lord of the Rings (all of them)

Badabaaaa bababa Badabaaa bababa

I think apart from Harry Potter this is one of my most watched series of movies. I hadn't read the books before the movies and still haven't read them all. I will rectify this once I've finished reading all my Skulduggery Pleasant books again. But I do love watching the movies and probably every other day Scott and I find a quote to say to one another at some point during a conversation. Its so versatile >.<

9. The Hobbit (all of them)

I started reading the Hobbit to Jack (hes 11 months and isn't interested) and I'm really enjoying it. I love the movies, the characters seem true to word. I love Martin Freeman as well (in most things as well as real life) and think he portrays Bilbo Baggins incredibly well. Have yet to see the last film but am waiting for it to come out on DVD and am sure I will love it as much as I love the others. Then can have a massive The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings marathon!

10. Nightmare before Christmas

Last but by no means least, is Tim Burtons Nightmare Before Christmas. I've liked this film since I was quite young and think it largely influenced my style as a teenager (GOTH... I know... sighhhh). I love the thought of there being doorways between all the holiday seasons and think it would be interesting to see Jack Skeleton take over another holiday but unfortunately it seems he learnt his lesson! 

So there are my top 10 movies. It was quite difficult to pick just 10 but I think I did well. I love watching and collecting dvds. If anyone though that Twilight would be on that list... any where at all. You will be sorely disappointed. I use to like Twilight, until I got pregnant, and almost immediately I hated it. I have sold the books and the movies. I don't like it anymore. 

Any of these of your top 10 list?

Any that you hate?

Do you hate Twilight too?

Take it easy.

Ellie x

What I've been up to...

Hello people!
Well I had started writing a different blog for today but its gotten out of hand and needs more time now so will be tomorrow or Thursdays entry instead! I'm sorry.


So instead I thought it would be better to just update you on what I've been up to and maybe it'll give you some incite on why I haven't been tweeting as much or actually getting my blogs done in time.


Lately (since getting into my blogging again) I've been starting to feel more and more like me again. I mean I'm a mum first and foremost and nothing will ever be as important as that, ever. He's my world and my day begins and ends with his smile and smack in the face (love you too Jack).
But I have been feeling more me. Before I had Jack I'd play games, read books, do my hair, make up, meet with friends. When having a baby of course your priority changes. I'd rather play with him and make sure he's happy then do anything for myself! But he's coming up to a year now and he's starting to want to play with things and explore more. Hes also better at just chilling and I don't have to distract him just so I can run to the toilet!


On one hand its nice he's feeling more confident and becoming his own person, then on the other hand its like, my baaaby doesn't want me any more! *wallows in self pity*. Which is silly of course he does. He can't make lunch or change his nappy! Its good he feel comfortable now to play with his toys without mummy interfering.


Anyway so now since Mr Independent doesn't want me as much, I've had a bit more time to sort myself out. I can now do my hair and make up. I can read my books, play games and lots more. Especially with daddy around, I can have a bath and shave my legs! Wooo!


So I've been experimenting with make up a bit. Its been years since I have. My hair doesn't look or feel dead anymore.


Also I've been out and about a bit more. We had a family photo shoot last Saturday which was interesting. Went to see my lovely family in Totland which was nice. They live in a quieter town so it was nice to chill without hearing some one shouting at some one else. I took their dog for a walk as well which was great. She a lovely beast, kind of a challenge but she loves me (weirdo).


I've also been sorting out the flat, sorting through clothing and cupboards, generally having a pre spring clean and its felt good. I love being able to look through my wardrobe and find the t-shirt I was looking for instead of the t-shirts I haven't worn in years! Its such a refreshing feel to watch you discarded crap be taking to charity or carted off by the bin men! Nice clean flat!


Cooking from scratch as well! Making quiche, Sheppard's pie and soups. Its so rewarding to do and tastes amazing. Puff up all proud like a big mama bird! Yeah I made that Sheppard's pie... Tastes awesome!


So yeah, I've been a busy bunny and its all thanks to this blog and my husband and baby boy. They've truly brought me back to life and it feels awesome. I feel like a damn lady! I feel like myself and hopefully in the weeks to come it will carry on and only get better! Will be doing some make up blogs soon as well once I've perfected and found some looks I like and want to share, as well as recipes and much more.


Keep an eye out loves :)


Take it easy.


Ellie x

Can I touch your bump?

So all you ladies who are trying to conceive/ pregnant/ just given birth (and to those who have said these things and know all to well!). Here are a short list of things you won't want to hear/ will have heard and suddenly fully understand the meaning of. I heard all these things during pregnancy and just after birth. I will list the most said but if you have any others don't be afraid to comment below! I'm sure I heard them as well!


Say goodbye to sleep!
Oh yes! This one also comes in the form of "You sleep so much now! You won't have that luxury once little one is here" and don't reply with "I know" especially of they're stood with another mum, because you will most certainly get the shared look between them of utter smugness and the weird mum twin look of sympathy "No you really don't, you idiot, you have no idea at all". Its true, you won't. No I'm serious. But "You know" of course you do, you don't know the full extent of no sleep (beautiful sleep), but you understand that there won't be as much. I mean I didn't realise I would fall asleep half way through a feed (whoops naughty me) at 1:30am (soooo tired) and wake up in exactly the same position (boob out as well) but your husband has put the baby back in the crib but hasn't woken you to tell you and you have a mini heart attack thinking you've lost the baby and oh god your boob is still out and in your lack of sleep state you wonder how the baby managed to hoist himself back into the crib because your mind doesn't work so it doesn't assume your husband did it. No. Magic baby. Yes. That's more reasonable. Definitely.


Do you want a girl or boy?
Errrrmmm do I get a choice then? Is there a button I missed and past a certain point its too late and its just luck of the draw? I'm hoping for a human baby... That's a good place to start. Some people know what they would like gender wise. But I think, why do that? Why think "ooohh I really want a girl!" And then its a boy? Are you disappointed? I expect a part of you might be but it really shouldn't be. It should just be... Yay baby!


You look like you're going to burst/pop!
Thanks. That is just what I want to hear. I also got "Are you sure its just one" ... Yes I'm pretty certain I don't have a ninja baby hiding in there in the shadows of my womb. I could be wrong. Ninja baby might be there and he's about to burst. So stand back cause he'll probably kill you first. I'm not a balloon. I'm carry a load of fluid and making a baby! Try making a shelf in a toilet cubicle and let me know how it goes. Room is needed, especially if you're creating a legend (Jacks a Legend... He told me to write that).


You look tired (20 weeks+ in my case)
Do I? How weird because I've been sleeping really .. Really well. My alien hasn't been kicking my ribs and sticking his hands and feet in really awkward and uncomfortable places.. Nooo. My alien hasn't be using my bladder as a cushion. Nope. My bad back hasn't been keeping me up and my leg cramp has been really helpful at lully me into a deep sleep.
Nope. Not tired. At. All.


Have you started nesting yet?
Now for those of you don't know, nesting is when at some point during your pregnancy you have the sudden urge to clean your dwelling. Constantly. You clean out the cupboard, the toilet seat could be used for meals and your curtains have been washed, dried, hoovered and spray.. Several times. You will probably clean your flat/house/ dwelling more times in the few months that your pregnant more so then you will have cleaned anything in your life time. You may (as I did) buy different bleach's just to see which one leaves your toilet looking the cleanest... And you will be able to tell the difference. Give into the OCD or it could get ugly. Not your dwelling though... It'll look beautiful and clean... Is that some dust? (cleans for dear life).


Can I touch your bump?
I'm sure you've all heard this? Yes? No of course you haven't because people don't ask. You got pregnant! That means these people automatically assume they can touch your tummy whenever and however many times they wish. No asking nooo that would be pointless because why would you say no! Why on earth would you stop people from touching your stomach. Ask me. Just ask. I will tell you no. I don't feel comfortable with you touching my stomach. I didn't get pregnant to get touched up by random citizens. Go away.
Note: If you got to touch my bump and I didn't immediately recoil in horror or disgust then I didn't mind but ask in future and those who did ask and got to touch. Feel privileged.


Are you going to breastfeed or formula feed?
I'm going to give my child to a Sontaran they're awesome and can genetically modify their breast/ man boobs to create the perfect milk for my child. I'm joking (whimpers). I decided quite early on that I was going to breastfeed my baby. Its the best possible start for your child and its soooo natural and easy because it's soooo natural and it'll create such a bond, blah blah blah. All these things are true plus (bonus) I am lucky enough that after the first day Jack took to breastfeeding really well... So well in fact he never wanted to be any where else. There first 9 weeks it felt like he was constantly attached to my breast. Having people round (unless a woman) was an inconvenience because I have to whip my boob out constantly to feed this ever hungry baby! Here's a news flash. Breastfeeding is natural but it can be bloody hard work. Like I said the first 9 weeks he was attached, he fed every hour on the hour for half an hour. All day. All night. It got easier after that... Until every single growth spurt and wonder week and teething.. Oh god teething. But he is nearly 11 months and I am very lucky to be able to still breastfeed him at this point. There are times when I wanted to switch to formula... Its easier right? Don't be so stupid of course its not! Instead of just putting your boob in the baby's mouth, you have to make up a bottle with powder and boiled water, then let it cool down, then shake it, then let it settle so no bubbles, then you have to clean and sterilise it, really well! Really really well! Each form of feeding your baby has its difficulties. Allergies, brands, tongue tie, expressing milk, different teats, different bottles ... Its on going and the judging! Jesus, you're made to feel awful for how you feed your child! Its not natural, its selfish its this its that blah blah blah!!!
Stop feeling guilty, if you breastfeed great! If you formula feed awesome! Is your baby having some sort of milk? Then you are not failing! You're doing amazing!


What are you craving?
Now to begin with I craved whatever I could smell. Burger, Chinese, sausages, chicken sandwich, roast dinner. If I could smell it I wanted it! That died down after the first few weeks. Then I just went off food. I missed food so sort of craved it like bacon and brie (yummy brie) or dippy eggs. But it wasn't a food I craved. It was bubbles. I wanted bubble baths constantly. I washed my hands constantly. I loved the feeling of bubbled on my hands. I got so excited at the thought of loads of bubbles in my baths! That and ice. I loved crunching ice, I went through a bag of ice every day or so. I'd sit in bed just crunching ice. I still do like it but we don't buy the massive bags anymore. There was only one brand I liked as well. From the coop.. Anything else tasted funny! Weird.


Can you bring a urine sample?
Remember them giving you that urine pot and peeing in it? Them testing for protein ? Them emptying it, rinsing it out? Giving it back to you to use again? Yeaaaah. I didn't like it. Every few weeks having to dig it out, pee in it, walk to the doctors surgery, sit in the waiting room... With a pot of my urine in my bag. I'd always wrap tissue round it and put it in another bag... Just incase. It was still warm. Ew. Having to stop and talk to some one on the way... Knowing it was there.. Swishing away in my bag. Yeah. Say good bye to your dignity during pregnancy. And after. Just. Bury it.


Sleep When baby sleeps.
Wait? What happened to the you won't get any sleep? Now you're telling me to nap when baby naps, sleep when baby sleeps. Are you kidding? Like I could anyway? Didn't you know last night I fell asleep whilst feeding and he flew into his crib? I have to keep an eye on this baby. I have to watch his every move. Whilst doing this I need to clean. Cause he could catch something in the big scary world. Should he sleep in his bouncer, everything says no but he's asleep for gods sake! Washing up needs doing. Is he still breathing? Oh thank goodness yes he is, I'll just watch him breath a minute. Just incase. Oh he coughed in his sleep! If I had been asleep I would have missed that cough! Thank goodness I haven't slept for more then 2 hours. Think of all the milestones I might of missed! *falls asleep on toilet* ahhh where Jack (still in same place) ah.. Yes good. No more flying. Great. Jeeez this is terrifying.
This was my brain every minute for the first 2 weeks after Jack was born. I got very bad anxiety and was terrified if I slept he would die. Because during pregnancy I was constantly told about SIDS. I thought right I know how to make sure this doesn't happen, at night. No one told me about during the day. I literally sat and stared at him. I didn't even realise why I was feeling so anxious until I said it out loud. Then I felt better. As soon as I said my fear out loud. I was still scared but I knew why and what I had to do. I still didn't sleep when he did not until we co-slept (my choice go away) and you know what? He started sleeping better as well as me. Haven't looked back.

You're just going to have to let him cry.
No I'm not, if he cries I'm going to pick him up and give him a cuddle. This is my way of doing things, you don't have to, if 'Crying it out' or 'Controlled crying' works for you then absolutely, go for it. But I just couldn't do it. Everything inside me wanted to grab my baby and cuddle him when he cried and they say to listen to your instincts. So I did. "You're making yourself more work in the future." I'm sure I am. I've just had a baby. I signed up for this and I will do it my way. If I want to be the one to console him I will be. Don't try and take him off me and say "He's getting too attached to mummy". Good I'm glad he knows I am here for him when he needs me. I'm glad he knows if he cries then his mummy is going to be there for him, even if he is only crying so I'll pick him up, he obviously wants a cuddle. I would hate it if I was crying and no one would console me, so why should I leave my baby thinking I'm not going to be there? "He'll manipulate you" OOOOOHHH of course, I forgot I'd given birth to a mini satan, how silly of me, best put him in prison cause hes so dangerous. But like I said, these are just my views. I represent myself.

Well there you have it, that is only a percentage of the question you will get and will even dish out once you have had a baby. Nothing stops you. You're a mum now, you're curious about other mums. You don't want to be asked anything, you want to ask all (and offer your newly acquired pearls of wisdom to these soon to be mums. Tell them how scary it is... They won't believe you!)

Just remember most of these people do have the best intentions and are speaking from their own personal experience. Don't feel too angry... or if you do.. hide it. Better then that. Good girl.

Take it easy.

Ellie x

Nanas' Quiche Recipe

Hello! Yes this is a food blog. Because I looooooooved food.
First off this is my nanas quiche recipe. Now my nana has dementia so I have asked my mum if its ok to blog this recipe and she has given her consent. I don't think I needed to but it felt more respectful to get permission in the case.
I have always loved my nanas quiche its not too eggy or cheesy its just right. Yuuuuummy. I'm sure the recipe isn't too different from others but my nana was always making it so its hers.

So first off
Ingredients!

 Note: You can change some of the ingredients to less fat versions if you want, it doesn't take away from the taste at all.
You will need:
2 x medium eggs
1/2 onion or 1 x small onion (white or red its your choice)
1 x leek
1/2 pot of double cream (can use single)
4 x rashers of bacon
1/2 a block of cheese (like the Cathedral cheese blocks.. Half of that.. My nana never measured anything properly. Also you can use mature or extra mature)
Short crust pastry (you can make your own but I buy mine pre-made
1 x Tomato (optional)
Quiche dish
Large mixing bowl
Spoon or Fork
Microwavable dish or two

First preheat your oven to 200c or gas mark 6 (I'm not sure about fan assisted ovens but adjust for that)
Next get your pastry ready, make sure fits nicely inside quiche dish. You can precook slightly but I don't. If any tears in the pastry patch up with more pastry. It is a good idea to let the pastry reach room temperature first but I didn't... Learn from my mistake (lots of tears)
Now that's ready put to one side.

Next add the cream and 2 eggs to mixing bowl and mix together slightly. Everything will eventually end up in this bowl.

Chop onion and leek up and put into a microwavable dish (I used a plastic one) add some boiling water until covered and microwave for 5-10 minutes (or until softened)

Grate all the cheese and add to the bowl.

Once leeks and onions are softened, drain water and add to the bowl.
Cook 4 rashers of bacon in the microwave for 2-3 minutes then (carefully) cut into small bits into bowl or on a chopping board then add to bowl (I used clean scissors but can cut with knife) try and keep any fat out of the bowl.

Mix everything together and let it sit for a couple of minutes before pouring into your pastry (that is in the quiche dish)

If you want you can add some slices of tomato to the top. I always take it off my slice but my family loved it so you might as well.

Now place on centre shelf in the oven and allow to cook for 35 to 45 minutes. It may take a little longer but keep an eye on it, it should go a slightly brown (it won't around the tomatoes but that's ok). Also it will rise up but doesn't worry about this either. Once you have removed it let it sit for 5-10 minutes and it will settle.

Either eat straight away or allow to cool further before placing some clingfilm over and putting into the fridge. Nice hot or cold (always heat it well before eating it) but I prefer it hot. You can have anything with it really (within reason/ common sense) I've had it with mash or chips. My sister liked it with chips and beans.

So there you have it. Nanas quiche. I hope you enjoy it if you do try it! Also if you do please comment below or follow the little doctor who figure to the right of this post to twitter and tell me there! Would love to hear what you think and of you make any variations let me know that as well!

Take it easy and Bon appetite!

Ellie x

My "Beauty" Regime

Hello lovely people.

So todays blog (Technically it should have been yesterdays but I was really busy yesterday) is what it says on the tin, my "beauty" regime. I'm including my hair products as well because I don't do a lot in the beauty department so it would be a pretty short blog otherwise and if you have read my other blog posts you know I don't do 'Short'. Pictures will be included as well... woo pictures! Got batteries for my "far too expensive" camera (finally).

Well first off I cleanse my face with Liz Earles "Cleanse & Polish Hot cloth Cleanser" I really love this cleanser, the bottles are pump action (love a bit of pump action) and you really only need one pump to clean your face and neck with it (2 pumps if you feel you need it) so it does last quite a while. Plus you can get the starter packs which come with a muslin cloth (or you can buy them separately). I'm lucky enough to have a Liz Earle shop on the Island so I can just go get it but I will include the >>>> 'Link here' <<<< (follow to the Liz Earle goodness). I also use Liz Earles 'Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spritzer' (Toner) and it smell incredible as well as leaving my skin feeling more alive (Its aliiiiive). Just a few sprays over my face and I'm awake! Who needs coffee (I do).

Next I use "Garnier Roll-On" My mum gave me this (I don't know what shes trying to tell me) and "Nivea Daily Essential - Sensitive Day Cream" I just picked this up on a whim really. I don't like most moisturisers as they never seem to soak into my skin and it just makes my skin feel greasy and I end up washing my face again cause I don't like feeling like I've been working over a pan of oil all day. I'm just weird like that. So the Nivea one is just a nice light one really helps my skin from drying out (especially around my t-zone) and the Garnier roll-on just stops my eyes from looking too tired (Thanks mum).

Now onto make-up, now I don't use foundation or anything along those line (too lazy?) But I try to do my eyes whenever I can. Just to give them a little pop. So I use an eyelash curler (Sorry not sorry its dirty, I use it on my eyes not yours), It says QVS on it but I don't remember where I got it from.
I use Gosh pencil eyeliner (Blaaaack), Rimmel London Exaggerate Eyeliner (BLAAACK) and Rimmel Scandaleyes Retro glam (BLLLLLAAAAAACK) Mascara. I've used these since I can remember, except the mascara which I just buy whichever I want whenever it smells off, but the rimmel and gosh I have used for yeaaars. I love them.

Note: When you buy a new Mascara check the smell, then smell your old Mascara and as silly as it sounds Mascara does go off so it is a good idea to get a new one every few months. It stop having the right effect on your eyes once its off. I do really recommend.

Now for hair. I always make sure to brush my hair before I wash it, it just helps that little bit more but you don't have to, you can tackle it afterwards and scream to the heavens then. I shampoo my hair twice (Yes its that dirty... joking... kind of). Once with 'Paul Mitchell Original Shampoo One' it has lots of chemicals in it so I assume thats good... I just love how it makes my hair feel after and it smells amazing plus I get it for christmas and birthdays (Its quite expensive) so I'm always going to have it (thanks dad). I then use 'Lee Stafford Hair Growth Shampoo and Conditioner' Again it smell amazing and since using it I have definitely seen a difference in how fast my hair is growing and the condition its in as its growing! (I check my roots to see how fast its growing, its amazing and easy way to measure it). I usually leave each product in my hair for 2-3 minutes each before rinsing out as they do need a bit of time to work and if you just wash it out straight away it hasn't really had the chance has it?

Now once thats all done and I've given it a quite towel dry I use (again) 'Lee Stafford - Breaking Hair Leave in Treatment' aaaaaaand 'Lee Stafford - Hair Growth Leave in Treatment'. After having my little bundle my hair went from 'Ahhhh halo of beautiful hair' to 'Bluuurrggghh frizzy broken scarecrow mess' and I realised it was because I wasn't able to take as long to look after it, I wasn't having multi-vits any more because I'd had my baby right? plus my hormones went back to being boring normal ones instead of super baby ones. So the reason I do a bit more and spend a bit more on certain products then others is because it works. Over the years I've tried looooooooads of different products for everything. I'm not an expert and will never claim to be in the world of beauty, but I am a expert when it comes to what works for my hair and skin. But even saying that I'm finding and experimenting more all the time because you get given certain products for christmas and birthdays, suddenly you've found the holy grail! Thank you family member!

So yes this is all the products I use on a regular basis :) Sometimes I don't use any of them and look a mess (Yummy).

Hope you get some thing from this and maybe even find a new product you will find useful!

Take it easy.

Ellie x