March 2015 - Plutonium Sox

Natalie Ray March 26, 2015 Our Thursday Photos

Our Thursday Photo #46

Over the past few weeks, I have been writing a few blog posts that are rather more controversial than my usual drivel about our mundane lives. It has been fabulous to get some positive reactions to my these posts, and even better to notice that more people are reading my blog and taking the time to comment. And yet, it is a relief to reach Thursday and revert to my usual nonsense about our week. I love the way that our Thursday photos are shaping up into a record of the girls growing up and I can’t wait to print them off…

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Natalie Ray March 22, 2015 Food and Drink

Easter chocolate brownies

Yesterday morning, hubby made a start on our bathroom upgrade so I had the morning with the girls. This is pretty rare for me at the weekend, because I’m usually working. So we made the most of the time and baked some chocolate brownies. I love baking but rarely have time to do it. I have to admit though, my brownies are pretty good. Even better with a little help it seems. So, here is our (very simple) recipe. You will need: 250g butter 200g fairtrade chocolate. We like them really chocolatey, so we used 85% cocoa dark chocolate. This…

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Natalie Ray March 19, 2015 Our Thursday Photos

Our Thursday Photo #45

Well, this week has been a bit of a whirlwind. I’ve been desperately trying not to swamp myself with work again and failing dismally. I know it just takes me so much longer when I’m tired and I’m determined not to get back in the same rut again, so I’m hoping to sort my life out over the weekend and start next week with a fresh outlook. Lia is getting steadier on her feet by the day, I’m concerned that she might walk a little earlier than Libby did. Libby didn’t walk independently until she was 13 months, which with…

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Natalie Ray March 17, 2015 Pets

7 signs your cat is plotting your demise

We all know cats are more intelligent than the average man. We innocently invite these beautiful creatures into our homes (cats, not men) without realising that each and every one of them is planning to take over the world, one unsuspecting family at a time. Here are a few signs to look out for. 1. Your cat is watching you Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night, feeling like someone is watching you? And then realised – they are. You think you’re safe when you leave the house but wait, what’s that moving in the grass?…

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Natalie Ray March 14, 2015 Toddler

Easter craft for toddlers

I very rarely blog about crafts I do with my children, it’s just not that sort of blog. To be honest, I’m not that sort of mum. But Libby does love craft, and I feel guilty that because I’m so bad at art myself, I rarely do anything with her. I’m feeling particularly guilty at the moment, because she is getting on so well with drawing and writing since getting her glasses. So, against my better judgement, we embarked on an Easter craft project. It’s gone remarkably well so I thought I’d share both the process and the results. Making an Easter…

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