Adventures of a Cat Lady

  • DIY Masks, the latest fashion accessory

    In the Netherlands, it was announced that from the 1st of December, masks are required to be worn in most places, grocery stores and anywhere ‘inside’, in short.  Masks are the latest thing that you literally can’t leave home without! I initially bought masks (I have more than I know what to do with) and…

  • Winter Spice Jelly – A deliciously delicate infused jam for winter

    Halloween has come and on and so have the cats outfits. The cats are pleased that torture will not come their way in the form of clothing for another year. Winter is here, the clocks have gone back, there is less day light and it seems like my body is preparing for hibernation mode, as…

  • Grape Jam and Apple Butter

    Sugar and Spice and all things nice – Jams and Jellys As the seasons are changing, winter duvet is now on the bed, Ive been feeling unwell and have been craving comfort food.  I’ve recently been spending quality time in my kitchen and thought Id share my recipes with you! Grapes, grapes and more grapes.…

  • Cat Wall – DIY project

    I started working on the cat wall last year, approximately 9 months ago. Thanks to self isolation and social distancing, I found myself with more time than I know what to do with. Last week, I also had two days of holiday with my destination as the shed(topia), so no excuse not to finish this…

  • Chocolate Pine Nut Tart

    I was recently made an honorary Dutch citizen, sounds exciting, right? Yeah, this means I was hit by a car whilst on my bike (if it weren’t for bad luck, I’d literally have no luck at all). Luckily it wasn’t my fault even though the car driver really wanted me to think that it was…

  • The burn – sunburn, whipped body butter for sunburns

    I am what is called a sun worshipper, give me any excuse to lie in the sun and catch a tan, I’m all over it. Theres something about Casper the Ghost white that’s just not for me, understandable for the winter months but not in Spring/Summer. Yes, I know that skin cancer is a real…

  • DIY fruity Strawberry lip balm

    DIY fruity Strawberry lip balm

    A all natural tinted yummy lip balm. I know Ive previously done two other lip balms but this weekend I had lip balm on my mind. I wanted something different and yummy, something that will leave you wanting to lick your lips whilst nourishing them at the same time. Ive come up with a fruity…

  • 4 Ingredient protein pancakes from scratch

    Last year I had a personal trainer and was on a high protein low carb diet, my my how times have changed! I still enjoy some of the recipes I used at the time but no longer log all my meals (snacks or anything else that goes in my mouth) with MyFitnessPal. Some days I miss…

  • DIY Moisturising Body Butter for ladies

    DIY Moisturising Body Butter for ladies

    Recently I did a tutorial on body butter for men, it’s a great whipped body butter and I’ve been told that it works a great and also works well for psoriasis by my aunt. I’m currently in the states for turkey day (sorry turkeys) and decided that not only would I bring a LOT and I…

  • DIY Whipped Body Butter For Men

    DIY Whipped Body Butter For Men

    Man products (as I like to call them) are totally underrated. I get that lotions, potions, balms, and scrubs are a girls paradise BUT men have needs too! Ok, we’re not talking about those kinds of needs… We’re talking soap, skin and lotions. I’ve been making what I call ‘Man Soap’ for a few years,…