Favourite Things About Spring

I've never really had a favourite season, however Spring definitely comes near to the top as the weather gets warmer, the days get longer and my birthday's isn't far away.

One of the ultimate and exciting things about Spring is Easter, because who doesn't like an excuse to stuff your face with chocolate eggs? Easter also offers a whole range of activities for families and friends such as Easter egg hunts or baking Easter treats that you can later enjoy whilst spending quality time together with a coffee or hot drink. 

My next favourite thing is the warmer, sunny weather. The better weather immediately boosts my mood after being stuck inside for months because of the grey and dull weather of the winter. Going outside always uplifts my mood which I'm now able to do more often and if I'm lucky I sometimes get a tan. Spring is like a bit of brightness after a long dull winter that seems to last forever along with the Christmas blues. 

Not only does the weather improve but the days get longer which has always made me happy. It's like the day is tricking you into thinking you have more time to get things done, which effectively stops me from stressing out. Along with the long days comes mild evenings that are perfect for barbecues with family and friends and to chill out with a glass of wine in the garden. 

In addition to the better weather comes the blossom on the trees and flowers blooming. The gardens and parks are magically transformed into places of colourful rainbows and trees turn into beautiful formations of pastel colours and fresh greenness. It's always clear that Spring is here as soon as places seem to become more colourful.

To make the most of the splendid weather I find myself doing schoolwork outside a lot more than usual, mainly because the sun is mild enough to give me a light tan and doesn't burn my skin and also because being outside makes me feel a lot more awake whilst working. The area outside is more open as well which helps when I'm working as I don't feel trapped in a small working area or room.

What's your favourite thing about spring? :) 

Becky x

Baking with the Boyfriend: Easter Cornflake Cakes

Whenever I'm bored I love to go into the kitchen and bake something. I find it relaxing and a distraction from school work. Not only is it something I do by myself, but also with my boyfriend as a time to bond and have fun when bored. We often bake cookies, pancakes and other delightful treats and recently we made some cornflake cakes which are basic, family friendly and perfect for Easter. 

To Make These, We Used The Following Ingredients:

390g bar of chocolate

    A box of cornflakes (we used crunchy nut) - you could also change this up and use some rice krispies instead

A bag of mini eggs

To start with we broke the chocolate bar into chunks and put them into a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. I then stirred the chocolate every once in a while until all the chocolate was melted.

Once the chocolate was all melted, we added the cornflakes and mixed until all the flakes were coated.

We then spooned the mixture into the cake cases using a big spoon to carry the mixture and a little spoon to scrape it off.

After that we just popped two mini eggs on top of each cake.

Finally we put the yummy treats into the fridge until the chocolate had hardened.

I hoped you enjoyed this post and be sure to stick around for more in the future! :) 

Becky x