Fun in the.. Snow?

Carrying on with the frozen theme that has been hanging around the blog recently, we have had quite a bit of snow today and theres much more to come overnight apparently. We decided to have a play out in it for a bit and Calleigh had a blast! Hoping to go out somewhere tomorrow and take Calleigh sledding- doing it in the garden was fun but it isn't much of a hill. 

We also took a bit of a walk in Rockwoods yesterday hoping to see some wildlife- we didn't but it was a good walk (even if it was -10). 

Outfit of the Month: February

This month's outfit is inspired by both the weather and the show we are going to see on Friday. 

Meeting Frozen

Calleigh got to meet Frozen characters Anna, Elsa and Olaf last week at the local mall. It's actually came at a really good time because on Friday we are going to watch Frozen on Ice and now Calleigh is really excited for it! 

It was busy and we had to queue for quite a while but we got Calleigh some dinner and I sat down with her whilst she ate and Daddy kept our place in line. 

Calleigh was really happy to meet them!

Pillsbury Mini Shepherds Pies

Ingredients:

• Refrigerated pie crusts
• Frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 onion
• 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 1/3 cup beef broth
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper 
• 24 oz mashed potatoes

Method:

1. Heat oven to 400F. Unroll pie crusts and roll each into 12 inches in diameter. Using a 4 inch round cutter, cut 6 rounds from each crust. Firmly press each round into a regular sized muffin pan, making sure to go up the sides. Bake for 7-10 minutes until lightly brown. Reduce heat to 350F.
2. Microwave frozen vegetables as directed on the package and set aside. 
3. In an 8 Inch nonstick skillet heat butter over medium heat until melted. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes. Add beef to skillet and cook until brown. Drain excess fat. Add broth, salt and pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Stir in vegetables. 
4. Cook potatoes as directed. 
5. Fill each crust with the beef mixture and top with the mashed potatoes. Bake for 25-30 minutes until crusts are golden brown and the mashed potatoes are lightly brown. I like to switch the oven to broil just before I take them add to get them a bit more brown on top. 
6. Serve with peas, mint sauce and gravy- perfect! 

Spring/Summer Lookbook 2015

With all the cold weather and yet more to come still I have been thinking a lot about summer and how I can't wait for that first summers day when we can go out without coats, hats and scarves and really enjoy the sunshine! It also made me start looking at Calleigh's clothes and a new summer wardrobe for her.
I have already brought a few bit in preparation for our trip to Florida in 3 weeks!

So above are a few of my top picks from Next's 2015 range!

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