It is possible to bake a birthday cake for a fraction of the cost of even a supermarket cake. And, because you're doing it yourself you can do something a bit fun too.
Like the cake in the picture below. I made that! It is, admittedly, a cake designed and made by an 8 year old, and it looks radioactive. But it is definitely a lot of fun and it looked great. I'm still quite chuffed with the end result, and that's another reason for making your own cake.
Here's a surprising secret. Baking is actually dead easy. You follow the instructions. That's it. Here's a top tip: if you don’t have anything to measure in, like me, then a cup is a tea cup, and a tablespoon is about two and a half dessert spoons. Once you've made the mix, pop it in the oven, and in about 15 minutes (for a dozen cupcakes or cookies) or half an hour you have the house smelling luscious and everyone talking about how fabulous you are.
When it comes to a home made birthday cake, you want something that looks fabulous but really can be done by anyone who has zero artistic ability. And doesn’t really know how to bake. So here’s the top five, easy, birthday cake ideas that I managed to find, recipes that are, crucially also a lot of fun.
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Every year we look at the baby essentials, the stuff you really will need if you're about to become new parents. And we also look at the stuff you can safely avoid. Like nappy disposal bins - to be honest a bin with a lid does the same job.


One of the big ticket items you're going to have to get when you have a baby is a cot, or cot bed. This can be as straightforward as going to the shop and buying the first one you see. But if you want to make a more informed choice then there are some things you really need to know. Especially if you decide to buy second-hand.
Funny how at this time of the year I find myself wanting to spring clean. Maybe it is down to the whole change of season thing. Spring appears to have come a whole month late, but still the weather has finally managed to claw its way up past the 10 degree mark. And there's been a return of that yellow stuff too, otherwise know as sunshine.
Ever find yourself telling people that you're just not good at maths? That maths isn't your strong point? That you just don't get numbers? I'll let you in on a secret. It turns out that none of us are maths dunces. We were just taught it wrong.
















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