Things that make you go Oooooo (April 2011)

by Katie Sokoler

I so excited I can hardly contain myself in just a week I'll be off to sunny California on my second volunteer venture to work with those adorable primates the gibbons, I can't believe just how quickly the time seems to go! The days are getting brighter and spring is on its way and when I return to the U.K. it'll nearly be summer my favourite time of year, so if you're feeling down here's a few things to pick you up.

♥ D.I.Y Flowerband - Everyone needs to make one of these as it's the perfect cute accessory for spring 

♥ Funny Advertisements

♥ Don't Follow Your Passion - Now hold on this isn't a downer article, it's very interesting and speaks a lot of truths as sometimes our passions and dreams don't translate well into reality.

By Patricia Dries

♥ When My Kids Unplugged - It's interesting to see how our relationships change with people when the internet is removed, sometimes we become too dependent on it so it's nice to take a break and smell the roses every so often.

♥ 5 Things You Can Learn From Looking at Your Own Hands

♥ Carrie's Messy Beehive Tutorial - Carrie totally rocks that beehive and teaches us how to do it to and it's the perfect look for the coming warmer months!

by Pearled

♥ How To Self-Promote Without Being A Jerk - I'm sure this is a dilemma we've all gone through so here's some tips on how to promote without feeling or being obnoxious.

♥ Why 3D doesn't work and never will. Case closed!

♥ The Sorrows and Joys of Being a Misfit - A very interesting read with lots of interesting discussion in the comments.

by Yvone Shee

♥ Super Solveig - Can you believe this girl became a graffiti artist at 8? Blows my mind that someone so young can have such amazing talent check out her gallery you're sure to be impressed

♥ Meditation 'Changes Brain Structure' In 8 Weeks

♥ No Pants 2011 - I pretty much live in skirts and dresses so I'm loving this challenge of not wearing trousers for the whole of 2011, when I think about it (not counting leggings) I don't think I've worn trousers for  2 years now!

by Jordan Tiberio

♥ The Do's and Don'ts of Blogging - I've recently become a fan of this blog, this girl is wonderful you should all check her out and these tips for bloggers are very true and very helpful for those of us starting out into the blog world.

♥ A Series of Unfortunate Events

♥ Mice Trained fo Airport Security - how awesome is this? have to say I would prefer being checked over by a cute little mouse as opposed to an angry security man!

by Alix

♥ Mystery Cat takes Regular Bus To the Shops - How sweet is this? And it totally reminds me of Muta catching the train in Whisper of the Heart.

♥ DIY Miu Miu Style Cat Collar

♥ Raw Recipes - Zoetia Ebb shares some of her simple raw recipes which yes I have tried out and yes are super delicious, go try them out now!

by ♫Muxu

♥ The Trouble with Bright Girls - This is such an interesting read and it made me think back on my childhood and how school affected me in the workplace and I must admit quite a bit rings true.

♥ Daphne Guinness is Afraid of Beige

♥ Mission: Impossible - Hilarious and I can totally relate public toilets are the worst!

Television is a drug. from Beth Fulton on Vimeo.

Love & Sparkly Hugs

Cate

xoxo

Banana & Honey Cupcakes

Bananas and honey are one of the nicest food combinations put that in a cupcake and you've got a little taste of heaven. This is just a simple and quick cupcake recipe which is my last minute go to recipe if I have guests round and they want something sweet to go with their tea.

• 4 mashed bananas
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey*
• 4 tbsp. melted margarine*
• 2 cups self-raising flour
• 3/4 cup sunflower seeds*

* If you want to make this recipe vegan make sure the margarine is 100% dairy-free or use oil instead and substitute the honey for maple syrup, you can also use walnuts, pecans etc. if you don't have sunflower seeds.

♥ Preheat the oven to 175°c and line a cupcake pan with 12 cases.

♥ Combine the bananas, sugar, honey and margarine in a bowl till thoroughly mixed.

♥ Slowly add the flour and mix well then fold in the sunflower seeds.

♥ Spoon the batter into the baking cases and bake for 20 - 25 minutes

♥ Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

♥ Serve and enjoy!

Eat & Stay Healthy

Cate

xoxo

I, Myself, Am Strange and Unusual

Got myself a new hat today, do you like it?

Love & Stripey Hugs

Cate

xoxo