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Gingerbread house: How to!

As Christmas is fast approaching, I thought it appropriate to build my very first ginger bread house from scratch! I honestly thought mine would be a disaster but it work out really well, but I will say it is definitely a marathon, not a sprint!  I decided to take my camera and take you all on the journey with me. So for anyone who is considering it, definitely give it a go, if I can do it, so can you!

 This is the sugar supplies needed. As you can see, more is more. You can never really have too much!

Firstly you will need:

• 3 1/2 cups self-raising flour
• 1 cup plain flour
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 185g butter, chopped
• 1/2 cup golden syrup
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup pure icing sugar

Step 1
Combine flours, ginger, cinnamon, sugar and butter in a food processor. Process until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Whisk golden syrup and eggs together in a jug. With the motor running, add egg mixture and process until dough just comes together. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently until smooth. Cut dough in half and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until well chilled.

Step 2
Roll dough, 1 portion at a time, between 2 sheets baking paper until 5mm thick. Remove top layer baking paper. Using cardboard cut-outs as a guide, cut shapes from dough (see tip). Place gingerbread in a single layer on trays. Freeze for 15 minutes or until firm.

                

Step 3Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 4 baking trays with baking paper. Place gingerbread on trays. Bake, 2 trays at a time, for 15 minutes or until firm. Cool on trays.

Step 4
Make royal icing: Using an electric mixer, beat eggwhites until soft peaks form. Gradually add icing sugar, beating constantly until thick.

Step 5
Use icing to join walls together, placing unopened cans of food and pins to support walls until icing dries. Use icing to attach roof to walls, using cans to support roof (to prevent it fom slipping off walls) until icing dries completely.

Step 6

Spoon 1/2 cup remaining icing into a snap-lock bag. Trim 1 corner of bag and pipe windows and doors on house and frost on roof edges. Allow to dry. Spoon remaining icing into snap-lock bag. Pipe a little icing on the back of each lolly and attach to house to decorate. Dust roof with icing sugar.

And it is that easy! Makes everything that much more christmasy. I encourage anyone who is even slightingly considering it, to do it. It was loads of fun and the end result is great and looks very effective! 

GHOST PRANK

Christmas Surprise: VLOGMAS

So my special news is that I will be doing vlogmas this year. I will post every other video on here, but you can go to our  youtube and subscribe to make sure you don't miss anything!


For those who don't know, A Christmas celebration that mainly Youtubers participate in by vlogging (or video blogging) everyday until Christmas.

Daniel and I thought it would be really nice to look back on and if we like it, we may even continue to vlog until we get bored of it. Let me know your thoughts and feelings.

Christmas Gift Guide for HIM

If you are a loyal reader, you would of seen that I posted a Gift Guide for HER the other day, this post is the sequel to that but for MEN. Now, lets be real, men are the hardest people to buy for. So you have probably left them last to buy for. So to make it easier for you, I have complied this gift guide for the women in your life!

AXE MULTI TOOL

                                                         

This present is best for a Mr Fixit or a DIY Dad. Be prepared for any situation with this axe multi tool that contains and folds out twelve different tools, with everything from a hammer to a flat head screwdriver. With its hand crafted oak handle, the axe multi tool is a great gift idea for outdoorsy people. RRP $49.99 Available from here

KOMONO MAGNUS - BLACK BLACK

This is perfect for teens or collage students, it cant help make sure they make their classes on time! If they subscribe to the style mantra of “all black everything,” well, here’s your new timepiece. The stylish Komono Magnus in Black Black oozes style with a side of mystery. The watch sports Japanese quartz movement and a stainless steel back. Its great for a young man who is looking for his first adult watch.

DETAILS
46mm face
Case water-resistant 3atm
One piece genuine leather wristband

RRP$100

HUGO RED

This one is more for the sophisticated man, perhaps slightly more mature. This one's a great choice for fans of HUGO Boss colognes. The fragrance released earlier this year is focused around the contrast of hot and cold, with notes of grapefruit, rhubarb, cedarwood and hot amber accord. Togehter, these produce a sweet and fresh but also spicy scent. Its a great addition to any collection. RRP$53

HERO3+ Silver Edition

                                                             

This is for the extremist, the skater, snowboarder or even the surfer. This is great addition for any sporty man. Not only is the HERO3+ Silver Edition 20% smaller and 15% lighter than previous models, it’s 2x more powerful—making it the most advanced Silver Edition camera yet. Wearable, gear-mountable and waterproof to 131’/40m, it captures professional-quality video at resolutions up to 1080p60 and 10MP photos at up to 10 frames per second. With 4x faster Wi-Fi, enhanced low-light performance, 30% longer battery life and compatibility with all GoPro mounts and accessories, the HERO3+ Silver Edition makes capturing and sharing your life easier than ever. This is slightly on the pricy side, but if they can get the use out of it. It RRP is around $400 give or take, depending on retailers.

PENIS SHAPED EGG MOLD 

                                                           

Lastly, this one is slightly more adult rated but this is deffinitly for that friend of yours that draws penis's on everything. Admit it, we all have one. Start your morning off right – with a penis in your mouth! With these naughty penis shaped egg frying molds you’ll be cooking up a protein storm of phallic shaped meals that will kickstart your metabolism and become a staple of your nutritious morning breakfast. RRP$6.00

I hope this helped anyone who was stuck for gift ideas for the men in their lives. I have a very special surprise coming  on Sunday, the first of December. That is a big hint for any of you involved in the youtube/vlogging community! 

Christmas Gift Guide for HER

With Christmas right around the corner, buying presents is probably on your mind. If your anything like me, you told your self you weren't going to leave it to the last minute like all the years before. You even started your shopping early this year. But I will let you in on a secret, you will always find someone else to buy for! The struggle is real and never ending. So to make it easier for you, I have complied this gift guide for the women in your life!

JET SETTER TRAVEL ADAPTOR

I found this little device while out shopping the other day and I LOVE it and I hope this appears in my Christmas stocking. It is a universal adapter that works for all of Europe, Australia, UK and USA. I know that has my travel plans for the next few years covered!

Easy to use and compact, this universal travel adaptor is the perfect travel companion for overseas trips. Keep the adapters safe in the zip top pouch featuring a Forever New branded plate. The adaptors are compatible with the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and Australia. The product comes with an instruction sheet with diagrams and explanations on how to use. The adaptors are compatible with the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and Australia. The product comes with an instruction sheet with diagrams and explanations on how to use. Fabrication for the pouch: Outer – Polyurethane. Lining – Polyester. Made in China.

This can be found at any Forever New stores and retails for $24.99

VICTORIAS SECRET BOW BANDEAU BIKINI

A playful bow shows off the sweet side of this bandeau top. Designed in luxe Italian fabric for a silky-soft feel. From our exclusive Very Sexy collection of top-of-the-line push-up tops.

• Non-removable padding; medium lift
• Underwire
• Goldtone back hook closure
• Fully lined
• Imported nylon/Lycra® spandex

Silky-smooth Italian fabric makes this teeny bottom a big deal.

• Minimal back coverage
• Goldtone logo on back
• Fully lined
• Imported nylon/Lycra® spandex

This is a stunning swim suit and would be the perfect edition for any girls Christmas stocking. It is RRP US$58.50 and US$38.50

BEST WISHES LUSH GIFT SET

Best wishes, glad tidings and three bath time wonders just for you. A Christmas classic that comes back year after year. So the main reason I chose this gift set out of the hundreds that Lush offer is that this set has the most popular Christmas Lush products. I also think this is great for someone who you know loves Lush, but you're worried about buying something they already have. This set is purely Christmas based, so more than likely the receiver wont already have everything in the set!

LUXURY LUSH PUD BATH BALLISTIC
For a soothing and calming bath, this year Lush Pud has gone all luxury with colourful polka dots that float to the surface making pastel islands in the water. A relaxing bath treat made with the comforting lavender and ylang ylang scent of Twilight – perfect for a bath before bedtime.

GOLDEN WONDER BATH BALLISTIC
Drop this gold dusted gift into a warm bath and watch in wonder as golden stars burst out, dissolving in the water before your very eyes, turning the bath water a vibrant blue. The champagne-like fragrance of sweet orange oil, cognac oil and lime oil will uplift your spirits.

SNOWCAKE SOAP
A Lush classic and bestseller, a slice of Snowcake smells just like the irresistible almond marzipan on the Christmas cake. Lather up with gorgeous rose absolute, that soothes dry and stressed skin, and berry scented cassie absolute. This year’s design is an impressive gold covered wheel – so every slice will get a lustrous, golden topping!

This set is more affordable at a RRP of $19.99, So it is great for friends or parents if you dont have the biggest budget in the world.

LILLIAN STRAPLESS BEADED BELT DRESS

This glamorous couture range strapless dress is a beautiful addition to your party season wardrobe. Featuring a gorgeous floating sheer silk overlay that is pulled together by a stunning embellished self-tie belt. Fully lined and with a corseted bust and nonslip tape

I love this dress, I think it is classic and beautiful and not many women wouldn't like it, so it is a safe purchase for any men. It can be smart casual to a nice dinner or it can be very formal to a wedding. It is very rewearable, so although it can be a little pricey at $159 , really its an investment because you would wear it so frequently. ( Does anyone else tell themselves this?) This can also be found at Forever New.



M.A.C STOKE OF MIDNIGHT: HOLIDAY COLLECTION 

Coordinated corals create a night you'll remember with the limited-edition M•A•C Stroke of Midnight Lip and Cheek Bag. Featuring Lipstick in warm red layered with a gleaming, golden Lipglass, Powder Blush in shimmering peach, Slim Mirror and the 129SE Powder/Blush Brush. Packaged in a sleek black and white clutch, accented with gold piping and zip closure, lined graphic interior. Exclusively at M•A•C stores.

This set is great for women of all ages, it can be a great starter kit for a young girl or it could be a great edition to an already established collection for a more mature lady. It is a little pricey at RRP $125

KATY PERRY'S KILLER QUEEN PERFUME

The perfume, which was named after the song by Queen's Freddie Mercury, represents the kind of woman Katy strives to be in her personal life. "Freddie Mercury painted the lyrics of this woman who I wanted to be," she said. "She seemed very powerful, and she captivated a room when she walked in."

Announced as a playful, sophisticated, powerful, edgy and delicious fragrance, it reflects the rebellious spirit of the singer. Its creation is signed by Laurent Le Guernec of IFF. Top notes include wild berries, dark plum and bergamot accords. The main note of the heart is velvety red flower (Celosia), but there are also Sambac jasmine and rainbow plumeria. The base contains cashmere, patchouli and liquid praline.

The bottle is shaped like a red ruby and comes in its own golden pedestal. The fragrance is available as 15, 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum with body lotion and shower gel.


I hope this helped anyone who was stuck for gift ideas for the women in their lives. Stay tuned for the male gift guide coming in a few days.