Super Easy Trifle Recipe

 Super Easy Trifle Recipe, honestly - its like the quickest dessert ever. (I am sure most trifles are though):

What you need:

• 300ml Cream
• 2 x Jelly mixes
• 2 tins of mixed fruit salad
• Custard
• 2 sponge cakes
• Flake and cherries to decorate

Break the sponge into pieces and place a layer in the bottom of the bowl. Next melt the jellys into 2 containers (as per the packet instructions) - I left mine to cool down slightly. Then pour a little of the jelly liquid over the sponge, followed by a layer of custard, and then the mixed fruit. Repeat the process until you reach the top of the bowl.

I made this the day before, and added semi whipped cream, along with a flake chocolate and cherries on the day - this way the cream does not set too much and does not pick up any of the colours from the cherries etc.

It’s really simple to make, and apparently it tastes good – I don’t eat trifle, but it looked great, and I only received compliments, so can’t be too bad.

One thing I think I did wrong was, I think you are supposed to let the jelly set slightly, so its runny/globby, and then spoon that in over the sponges – mine was liquid, and I think the sponge just soaked it all up – but it worked fine. You can also drizzle sherry onto the sponge if you want,

Do you have favorite trifle recipe?

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Christmas Eve Kids Goodie Box

Christmas Eve in our house is going to be manic this year. It is already getting crazy with having all the Christmas decorations up, and the arrival of Basil (Our Christmas elf – you can read more about him here). So I want to make sure that Christmas Eve is not going to be too manic (well I am hoping).

I have never done this before– (my toddler is only 2.5) so before now, it would have been pretty pointless. He is now at the age where he knows who Santa is, and what he brings, so is super excited for Christmas Day and all that it involves.

For those of you that don’t know what the “Christmas Eve Box” is, it’s a box of goodies to help bring a little “peace” and calmness to the house on Christmas eve. It’s filled with goodies for the kids to enjoy and help get them ready for bed, so that Santa can come and do his thing. They don’t have to be expensive, or new, and absolutely anything goes – so use your imagination and put things in that your kids will like. 

Here is what is in my Christmas Eve Box for my toddler 

Christmas Story Book (I found this for the bargain price of $1.50 on trade me)

A new set of PJ's – Fireman pj’s are a must in our house, and these are coming at the perfect time.

A Christmas Day Shirt – we are recycling last year’s shirt – as it was worn for one day and it still fits – so I can’t see the point in getting another one just for the sake of it.

A Christmas DVD – Christmas eve is not Christmas eve without a Christmas movie – this year we are watching Santa Paws

Popcorn – you can’t watch a movie without popcorn

Reindeer food – Santa’s helpers need to eat while Santa is in the house

Chocolate Lollies – fitting little chocolate Santa’s to nibble on

I can’t wait to see his face when this arrives on Christmas eve for him. Perhaps Basil will have to give it to him. (check out my Instagram to follow my Elf on the Shelf picture updates and see his reaction when he gets given his Christmas Eve Box)

As the years go on - I am sure there will be things I will add and take out, but I think this is a good start - and it was not too expensive to put together at all.

I thought it would be cute to stick this on the Reindeer food - feel free to print it and use it on yours if you wish.

I have joined up with 11 other Kiwi Mummy Bloggers for twelve days of Christmas. Each blogger will share a Christmas themed post e.g. Craft, DIY, Inspiration, Recipe or Family tradition, at 12PM (New Zealand Daylight Time). There is a full list of all the bloggers (including links) who are taking part in the blog collaboration below, so you can see who is blogging on what day. Make sure you check them out - there have been some great posts already, and there are more great ones to follow.

                                                       

Day 1 (1st December) –Teacher by trade, Mother by nature

Day 2 (2nd December) – Mummy Do It

Day 3 (3rd December) – Sweet Mama M

Day 4 (4th December) – Lisasaurus

YOU ARE HERE —>Day 5 (5th December) –Girl on a Mission

Day 6 (6th December) – Misses Mac

Day 7 (7th December) – Always Made With Love

Day 8 (8th December) – Dorothy Nada

Day 9 (9th December) – Mrs Cake

Day 10 (10th December) – Nesting in the Country

Day 11 (11th December) – TBC

Day 12 (12th December) – A Kiwi Mumma

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Smith & Caugheys - Santa's Enchanted Forrest 2015

Look who has finally made friends with Santa. Its only take 3 years, but we have finally succeeded.
When Santa asked him  what he wanted for Christmas he answered "presents", I think he was a bit overwhelmed, but was so good, super happy we can now have pictures where there is not Extreme terror on his face.

If you are in Auckland and are wanting to get pictures taken with Santa, I highly recommend going to Santa's Enchanted Forest at Smith and Caugheys, this is the third year we have gone there, and it never disappoints. We went late afternoon, walked in, paid, went up, saw Santa, had our picture and were done, it was the quickest we have ever been there, so will be back same time next year.

This year you have the option of pre booking - or there is just the standard option (which is the one we did) - and if you get your timing right it will be a breeze.

Here are a few pictures - hopefully without giving too much away to those who have never been and want to go.

And finally the first successful family picture

I mentioned this is my last post, but in case you didn't read it:

Starting from December 1, I will be joining 11 other Kiwi Mummy Bloggers in a 12 Days of Christmas Collaboration.

If you would like to follow the colab - make sure you subscribe to my blog updates so you don't miss out on any of the days. I think one of the bloggers may be doing something on the elf on the shelf too!!!! More details to follow soon! So Excited!!!!

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