On Thursday, I left school with a few ideas. My ideas are not always good, but still…
The first was to get my nails done. I opted for some chrome talons, to brighten my day…
Fingers and tootsies done, I headed off to pick the children up from my in-laws. We had the Macmillan Coffee Morning the next day, and a cake sale, for charity, so I thought why not bake a batch or two of cupcakes for school!
Off we trotted to the supermarket to get the right ingredients, me tapping my new, shiny nails everywhere! (Love them!)
And the baking started in earnest. Lil Princess was eager to help so she took hold of the electric whisk and we got beating…
The rise was amazing… during the first 5 minutes, then they started to dip…
I ended up with two trays of sweet Yorkshire puddings!
In all my time baking, never have I had that happen to me! I was devastated! And i had even got the buttercream icing ready to pipe too!
So frustrated was I that I anger-iced the cakes… and after that, there was no way I could take them anywhere to sell!
Though Hubby Dearest and the kids assured me they were beautifully edible, if a tad crisp around the edges!
What was the point of rushing around the supermarket, for them!?
Sigh! Possible overbeating, I was informed by a friend who is a baker!
Still, at least my nails look good….
But I Smile Anyway... 
Dec 10, 2016 @ 07:34:15
Well hello!! indeed, at least your nails are amazing:) I would have bought 3 or 4 of those cupcakes just for me …okay a dozen and freeze 6 so I don`t eat all 12 in one helping:) I got a super pedicure two weeks just before leaving for a retreat…I knew I would be in my bare feet when receiving darshan…and they even added that shiny coating to make dry faster and they are so resistant which is necessary in our winter boots.
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Dec 10, 2016 @ 09:03:24
My pedicure nails are still on, growing out but no chips! Next week I’ll go and get festive nails!
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Dec 10, 2016 @ 09:05:07
Oh that’s a grand idea!! I may treat myself too! A bit broke from my retreat but Im worth it 🙂
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Dec 10, 2016 @ 09:06:00
That’s how I feel… broke with kids to buy for and general expenses… a teachers salary doesn’t stretch far!
But I’m worth it too!!! 😄
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Dec 10, 2016 @ 09:07:20
I’m a youth counsellor. I know the feeling I may cash in on those coupons Groupon Hmmm
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Dec 10, 2016 @ 09:13:50
Go for it! Spoil yourself!!!
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Dec 10, 2016 @ 09:14:35
I’ve never tried them but the deals are amazing
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Dec 10, 2016 @ 09:58:45
Worth it!
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Oct 31, 2016 @ 20:37:29
Love the nail color
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Oct 31, 2016 @ 20:38:14
They’re great aren’t they!!!
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Oct 06, 2016 @ 02:34:10
Wow!
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Oct 06, 2016 @ 07:07:39
😊
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Oct 05, 2016 @ 08:05:46
I can’t see anything wrong with those cupcakes. I’d have bought the whole lot. And now I’m calling you not the Dancing Queen, but the Icing Queen. 😀 Bring it on, ABBA.
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Oct 05, 2016 @ 11:49:28
Ha ha lol!!! Thank you Hugh!!!
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Oct 04, 2016 @ 17:55:10
The icing, haha. Honestly though, I’d devour them all the same. 😀 Love the nails, as well. Hope you’re doing good!
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Oct 04, 2016 @ 18:08:02
Thank you! The anger icing was rather daft but I was so annoyed!!!
I’m good, currently battling off cold germs as both my kids are ill!! Hope you’re well!!
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Oct 04, 2016 @ 19:58:59
Haha, I understand. 😛
Aw, I’m sorry to hear that. Being sick is a pain. Hope they get well soon!
And, I’m good, thank you. You take care, as well!
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Oct 04, 2016 @ 20:44:08
thank you!
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Oct 04, 2016 @ 07:26:07
Not only the nails looks georgous but the cupcakes too
You have atlent
Have avery nice day
Kisses
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Oct 04, 2016 @ 07:39:15
Aw thanks Voulaah!! You have a great day too!
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Oct 04, 2016 @ 07:42:02
oh very welcom dear
Kisses
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 13:29:22
Blingy nails! I love them, Ritu! 🙂
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 16:26:58
You like em Rib Rob!!! Been a long time! How are you?
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 16:30:38
I love ’em! I’m here often, but have been lurking as of late, in a non-pervy kind of way. How are you, my friend???
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 17:07:21
I’m good thanks! Just busy with school… kids… life!!! And you?
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 17:08:45
Busy at work! New location, same company. I’ve missed our banter and fun times we’ve had, my bling queen.
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 17:25:32
Aw bless you Rib Rob! Well I’m always here!!!
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 11:57:14
Talons? Have you become an eagle? Or, some sort of dangerous bird?
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 12:20:55
I am dangerous!!!!
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 12:22:12
Yeah!! If I ever make it to London, I shall wear shining armour!
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 12:23:47
Lol!!!
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 19:08:11
Just you wait, Mary Higgins, just you wait!
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 21:13:02
😜💅🏾💅🏾
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 11:52:19
Love the nails. And to be honest the cupcakes look perfectly edible. I’ve seen similar on sale for Macmillan, after all we buy the cakes to donate to a great cause. Bet you didn’t have ‘soggy bottoms’!
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 12:19:51
They were most definitely not soggy… a little crunchy though!
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 07:21:54
Awesome, Sis! They look beautiful! I don’t have that nail stress anymore since I have to keep them short anyway due to the treatments I give. Actually a relief …. lol!
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 07:38:19
Lol! Sis I should keep em short but that’s my one treat to myself!!!
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 13:25:33
Enjoy your beautiful nails. It looks amazing and you deserve such a treat so very much!!!
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 16:25:07
Thank you sis 😘😘😘
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 19:04:17
💅💖
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 05:15:15
I ❤ this metallic one!
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 06:56:12
Yes…? 😉
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 03:44:36
Gorgeous nails… Priorities! 😊
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 06:55:54
Indeed!!! Thank you 😊
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Oct 02, 2016 @ 22:16:51
Nice nails shame about the cakes🤗🤗😊 xxxxx
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Oct 02, 2016 @ 22:32:32
I know Willow! It was gutting!
But at least my nails looked good whilst baking!
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 06:31:00
Hi Ritu hope the nails last all week! Have a good one 😊 we are at this moment docking in Portsmouth
xxx
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 06:57:04
You too Willow! Hope you had a good trip!!!
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 07:03:33
It was tiring but lovely still,glad to be home…😊
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 07:36:20
There’s no place like home 😊
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 07:41:37
Definitely but not there yet!
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 08:06:24
😊
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Oct 02, 2016 @ 22:07:08
No disaster……… smother with custard for a ‘surprise’ dessert, or cut as butterfly cakes and add quark with some chopped apricots.
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Oct 02, 2016 @ 22:13:10
Plenty of ‘save’ suggestions coming out! Thank you !!!
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 09:39:14
Half the ‘disasters in the kitchen’ are probaby considered gourmet meals now!
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 12:14:59
Possibly lol!!!
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Oct 02, 2016 @ 22:06:17
YUM! Both the nails and the cupcakes… ❤
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Oct 02, 2016 @ 22:12:40
Thanks Annette! As I said, apparently they do taste ok, but still… I am so disappointed in myself!!!
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Oct 02, 2016 @ 22:15:07
The cool thing about cupcakes, is that there is ALWAYS another reason to make more… Redemption is SWEET
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Oct 02, 2016 @ 22:32:09
Oh totally!!!! I bet I’ll be baking again before long!
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Oct 02, 2016 @ 22:06:09
The nails look awesome 🙂
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Oct 02, 2016 @ 22:12:08
Thank you Sue, I love them!!!!!
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Oct 02, 2016 @ 22:14:18
I’ve gilded mine a few times… I liked that too 🙂
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Oct 02, 2016 @ 22:31:48
I think it’s fun to experiment… and the kids in nursery love them too!
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Oct 02, 2016 @ 22:35:21
I’m not surprised. Mine seem to get worn short on the ketboard these days.
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Oct 02, 2016 @ 22:37:56
I usually keep mine quite short but I thought I would not have them cut this time, and I do like the longer look, but I keep hitting the wrong keys as I type, lol!!!
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Oct 02, 2016 @ 22:41:31
I can’t manage without nails…they do duty as so many things, including screwdriver sometimes 😉
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Oct 02, 2016 @ 22:52:41
Very true… In fact I used mine as a screwdriver just last week!
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 08:13:47
It does them no good…but they are handy 😉
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Oct 03, 2016 @ 08:35:42
True!
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