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Confessions of a Single Mum

The ups, the downs and sideways views of life as a single parent

Banana Pudding Poke Cake

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When I was small, I was obsessed with banana. Bananas all the time. Cake, bread, ice cream, pie, and especially banana pudding. This cake is a fun way to satisfy all of those cravings in one 10x13 inch pan.  Start this cake by mixing all your cake ingredients together for 3-5 minutes, until they are well combined. Pour into a greased and floured 10x13 inch pan, and bake at 350 until the top is golden brown and a tester comes out clean. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes and then poke a bunch of ... VIEW POST

Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Chocolate Chip Cookies are an all-time favorite of most cookie lovers. This version is the best of the best. They are chewy, and stay soft even after kept overnight. Try these today! This is a great method for cookie making in general. You can substitute dried cranberries and white chocolate for the milk and semisweet chips. You can add in nuts. You can toss in some butterscotch chips. The possibilities are endless, for this great cookie base. A few tips for you before you start. Make ... VIEW POST

Panko Chicken

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This dish makes a quick and easy dinner out of simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. The chicken stays juicy and tender, and the crunch from the panko breading is amazing. Start by putting a trimmed chicken breast into a plastic baggie. Flatten the chicken breast using a large can, a rolling pin, or the smooth side of a meat tenderizing mallet. Get the chicken to about ½ - ¾ inches thick. Repeat this process with each chicken breast, and then cut the breasts into palm-sized ... VIEW POST

Summer Is So Over

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Never thought I would ever get to say it but we can't complain it was a good summer this year didn't we? It was warm, oh so warm. Maybe a tad too warm at times although I know we shouldn't complain. It was the first time in the 10 years I have been at this house that I actually loved my north facing patio that is always in the shade. We loved it so much we even made a bench and table to have dinners out there. I have always wanted a banquet type table outside with fairy lights to eat meals ... VIEW POST

The Dying Art Of Just Being Nice

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The older I get the more I see around me that something is missing in life. I don't mean in my life, I mean in the world. I was brought up in the era where manners were taught and more importantly used. I can still hear my Mum telling me she may not have been able to give me all the financial things in life, or the best start in life but she made sure I had manners and they would get me further than money or degrees. And yes I have repeated this to my children too. Please, and thank yous ... VIEW POST

Printable VS Store-Bought Planners: Which is Better?

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Are you in the market for a new planner? If so, you should first decide between printing your planner pages to put into a binder, or going with a store-bought planner that is already put together. You can see the Best Planners for 2018 >> Here are some comparisons between the two options. Printable Planners Save You Money If you are looking to start a planner without spending a lot, using printables is your best bet. Of course, this depends on whether or not you have the paper and ... VIEW POST