Spritzing Up My Afternoon

I have just come home , made a cup of tea and all is right with the world.

The teen is chilling after his exams and has made a pot noddle ~ he did GCSE food tech but I'm not judging him ~ 

The sun is shining doesn't that make a difference to the world heart and soul.

Cheery flowers are enough to make anyone smile and I was lucky enough to win some from Ready Flowers , I'm really awful at treating myself ~ why is that? So these flowers are a welcome change , I find it really hard to treat myself and what I do have I get quite precious over. If I lose something it can be the end of the world even if it's a lip balm strange I know ,I like my world being so very calm.

I do love adventure.

I love tea.

I can feel my concentration levels returning.

I've just got to get through these 2 weeks.

It's been a long old slog.

My silliness is part of my charm but also it's a defence mechanism.

Judgey pants need not apply to be my friend.

So now the garden beckons I'll open my patio doors and tip toe onto the decking and keep and eye out for the brave Robin. 

I'm looking forward to trying one of these new J2O spritz drinks which is a lightly sparkling soft drink from J2O . The new drinks are a blend of delectable fruits and delicate bubbles, I love when bubbles tickle my nose ! J2O spritz is a light refreshing drink perfect for any social ocassion , perfect for picnics ( but be careful with the glass and do take and recycle any empty bottles)

J20 Spritz comes in three delicious flavours , expertly blended the flavours are pears and raspberry ,Apple and watermelon, and peach and apricot.

Available for all major supermarkets rrp £2.09 for 275 ml and £2.35 for a 750 ml sharing bottle.

I am all about the posh on a budget and if you put the J20 spritz into a champagne flute then one 275 ml bottle will lovingly serve 2 people.

The book I am reading is The Picnic Cook book by Laura Mason which I won , the J20 Spritz was sent to me.

Dislosure I organised the sunshine to shine just me for only for me it is all mine * not sharing 

Snapshot 5 Minutes Of A Cat

It is Thursday.

Just so you are all aware.

Today what have I planned ?

Well since I have been banned from the catnip.

I now sit and watch the birds.

Perhaps I should write a book?

Lifts leg unceremoniously and kills the mood .... Ps me the cat lifting the leg not the human bean ...

Scouting For Picnics And The Basket Company Giveaway

I love nature.

I love the patterns and shapes.

I love the beams of light that end of the day .

I love photography.

For the stark look of a pylon I feel the world is balanced when I take a picture of countryside and nature.

" Late as it was,

The early bird still sang, the meadow hay

Still buttercupped and daisied, sky was new."

Seamus Heaney


Choosing the ideal picnic spot

When picking a picnic spot you have to think about who is in your group , no point picking somewhere rural if there isn't toilets some where close by. Luckily I can nip back home from the countryside I can be tree to home in under 2 minutes ! it is that close how I love being near the countryside.

City parks can make ideal picnics spots take my park for instance backs onto a field full of poppies !

Even if your park doesn't back on to a field full of luscious swaying poppies then they are still beautiful tranquil places ! You can combine a picnic with reading , family games the possibilities are endless. If your picnic spot is on top of a hill then make sure what you carry up there is light and do bring all your rubbish down with you.When picnicking do prepare for the elements ~ the good old favourite the pac a mac should be an essential in every picnic basket ! And do wear appropriate footwear I do deny I was wearing sandals the other day when I got lost and when I took a shortcut across the field and got attacked by a thistle.

Also respect your environment and those around you, it goes without saying.


You may recall how I took myself in the colder weather for a picnic , you see it doesn't matter what the weather is you can always be prepared for a picnic , even if the weather is so bad that you have to have the picnic inside.


I can tell you that The Basket Company have kindly agreed to give away a picnic basket away for 4 people and I have to say I am rather jealous. please remember that if you win that you will please take me on the picnic ~ promise !?

You can visit The Basket Company on Google + You can say HI to them on Twitter ! they are also on Youtube  and not forgetting Pinterest 

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Upon A Cherry Orchard I stood

I've caved in and gone all birdy ~ think I'm channelling my inner Bill Oddie. Who knew there was such a selection of bird food for errm birds ~ Robin mix , blue tit mix etc . There's more choice that a sweet pick and mix.

I have also started watching Springwatch and I so enjoy #30dayswild the today day saw me upon the the poppy field you never did see something more stunning in your life.

So upon a Cherry orchard I stood looking upon a Poppy field.

Empowerment Comes In All Shapes and Forms

All the world can pass me yet when the weather is perfect ; the prefect storm of weather I call it , I yearn to be out and about . To be free as I was in those long hot summer days when life's pleasure was a copy of the Bunty and a funny foot. There's much to be had of equality and the need for this girl can ; this girl could when asked at school about presents for Christmas my answer was

" Why a 10 speed speed blue racing bike "

This drew gasps from my fellow classmates as particularly the boys as surely I should want a nice pink practical bike no doubt with sparkles. I got my 10 speed racing bike and we cycled everywhere together i was very much free when I was on my bike I was empowered : the bike was a Raleigh Wisp.

I was Bunty reader and recently I was thrilled to buy a 1980 Bunty from Kedleston Hall second hand book shop where they are selling old books to raise funds for some flooring they need to replace.

So I got a Bunty annual and I have been slipping back in time to when I used to read it , many comics were around then mainly ending in a Y .Life can be lashings of ginger bear and lemon drizzle cake , in fact I have just had some lemon drizzle cake from the staff room alas no ginger beer. The cake is back in the staff room  well healthy living  week was SO last week !

Empowerment for me at the minute is routine I would still love my bicycle with a basket , I am going to do my adult colouring , I will plan some recipes, I will order some Pimms . I will also get out and enjoy the countryside I love going different directions tonight I think I will head towards buttercup meadow.