The Spice Pioneer monthly subscription box.

Subscription boxes are amazing things you can get one with just about anything in now a days but one that is new to me is The Spice Pioneer.

The Spice Pioneer monthly subscription box which would make a perfect present for foodies this Christmas. Each month through your letter box you receive a pack containing the finest spices.

 This year Spice Pioneer members have enjoyed creating the finest Spanish paella, the best Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Rice, a fragrant spicy Thai meal of coconut soup, followed by Prawn Penang and Sticky Rice and many more meals besides.

The Spice Pioneer meal kits are great for those who love to cook and try new flavours and cuisines. Each month The Spice Pioneer visits a new region or country and brings back a new recipe for members to try. 

I was sent the Boston Beach, Jamaica box and the Austin Texas box. There was such a great variety of herbs, rubs and spices included, some I have never heard of before.

 Included are easy to follow instructions, a shopping list and even a music playlist to enable you to make authentic dishes from around the world and create an evening to remember.

I think they are fantastic boxes for yourself or as a gift for someone who likes to try new and different recipes.

Gift packages start from £27 for a three-month subscription and can be ordered online to any UK address which means that you can send gifts to long distance friends and family. Of course you can always just treat yourself.

I was sent a couple of Spice Pioneer boxes free of charge in exchange for this blog post.

Our weekly meal plan. 19th Nov - 25th Nov! #MealPlanningMonday

We ate everything on last weeks meal plan. The Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole was good. The kids loved it and have asked for it again. I wasn't so keen on it but I will happily make it again for them.

I am looking forward to this week. It's my birthday. Wetherspoons are doing their Christmas meals and I really want one but I also want to go to the cinema. We won't have time for both before the kids get home from school (they finish early on a Wednesday) so who knows what we'll do. 

This week on the menu we have:

Monday - Slow cooker turkey chili con carne.

Tuesday - Chicken fajita wraps with potato wedges.

Wednesday - Either snacky bits after a Christmas lunch or an Indian takeaway. 

Thursday - Ham, egg and chips.

Friday - Pizza.

Saturday - Cowboy casserole.

Sunday - A roast dinner.

Our high street. #MySundayPhoto

I took this photo just after 3pm yesterday afternoon. Our high street was dead. There was no hustle and bustle of Saturday afternoon shoppers, not even teenagers hanging about.

I read online that we have to support our local high street but it's hard when it's full of fried chicken shops, banks, takeaways, phone shops and charity shops.

Retro Pocket Games from Find Me A Gift.

My teen is a bit of a gamer. She plays Minecraft, Roblox, World of Warcraft and lots of games on her tablet. The pennies wouldn't stretch to a new gaming console so I had to come up with something else. 

Then just by luck the lovely people from Find Me A Gift got in touch and asked if I would like to choose something to feature on my blog. A few things caught my eye but the Retro Pocket Games really stood out.

The retro pocket games with LCD screen is the miniature console that's about to seriously power up your gaming time!

This teeny tiny console is fully functional and is crammed full with over 100 unique, addictive, 8-bit games. It has a 8 x 5cm casing and an LCD screen and all the basic functions you'd expect (D-pad, A/B buttons, reset, volume, start and power).

Each game features its own theme music and there is over 100 games to enjoy. The console is conveniently pocket-sized so you can take it wherever you go.

This would make a great stocking filler for tween or teen. It was £14.99 but is on sale now for £9.99 which I think is a fantastic price.

Find Me A Gift sell unique gifts for all tastes, budgets and occasions. They offer a generous 30 day money back guarantee, you can collect loyalty points and use them for discounts on future purchases and you can get all of your gifts with next day delivery!

I was sent the Retro Pocket Games free of charge in exchange for this blog post.