Deviously Delicious Involtini recipe

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Ah Sunday, the Sunday blues. We’re all gearing up for another week of work and all that entails. Are you waking up to reduced restrictions today? I’m jealous! But at least I can go get my car washed by someone else, or do a click-and-collect from a garden centre. Part of our Sunday includes meal planning for the week ahead. So if you’re trying to find something a little different, today’s recipe is definitely for you! Delicious involtini – roasted and stuffed aubergine – makes for the perfect meal or side dish.

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April 2021

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As yet another month begins, I can’t help but think back to April 2020 and how unsure life was. If only things were more certain waking up today! Well, that’s maybe a little unfair. I mean, things are beginning to look up if you’re living in England, Scotland, or Wales! Tell me, Wales, what does it feel like having had your hair cut? But rather than being down about it all, let’s look back at March before looking ahead to April 2021. Please be aware, this post contains affiliate links. If you make a qualifying purchase through these links, I may be paid a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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4 Fabulous Bloggers You Need To Follow | April Advertisers 2021

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AD | Another month begins, and with it comes four fantastic bloggers you need to be following! These fabulous people have all asked to advertise with me for the month of April 2021. While they have paid for this opportunity, all views shared here are my own. So grab a cup of tea or coffee, and come meet my April 2021 Advertisers!

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Preparing to Return To Work 2021

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You have no idea how strange I find it sitting here writing a post one year on from the start of lockdowns in the UK. While we’ve all been in and out of them at different times, things look set to return to some semblance of normality soon. Children are returning, gradually, to classrooms. Shops are beginning to reopen. Hospitality are itching to get their feet back under the table. And across the UK, adults are preparing to return to work. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a qualifying purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These will be marked as [aff].

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Northern Ireland’s Roadmap Out of Restrictions 2021

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Tuesday 2nd March 2021, Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill stood outside Stormont. They spoke about Northern Ireland’s roadmap out of restrictions in place due to covid 19. Rather than leaving you to fight your way through all the mumbo-jumbo, I decided to break it down simply for you. All my information is from BBC and BelfastLive, as well as from the Northern Ireland Government website. For information on England, Scotland or Wales and how they plan to leave lockdown, please click here.

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My March 2021 Advertisers: Bloggers You Should Follow!

AD | An exciting new feature has been added to Life With Ktkinnes – the opportunity to discover some new bloggers! These fabulous people have all asked to advertise with me for the month of March 2021. While they have paid for this opportunity, all views shared here are my own. So grab a cup of tea or coffee, and come meet my March 2021 Advertisers!

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March 2021

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Another Monday, another new month. February was a mix of highs and lows, as I’m sure it was for a lot of you, and here in the UK we are approaching the anniversary of Lockdown 1. However, there may be some positive things to come out of March 2021. Shall we have a look at the month ahead? This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links mean that if you use this link to purchase something, I may be paid a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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Reupholstering vs Buying New: A Need To Know Guide

Well another week is upon us, and with it came the snow! Well, for some of you lucky people there was snow. Here in Northern Ireland it was just cold. No Beast From The East here! I actually miss it… is that a stupid thing to say? But life is continuing, and I actually wanted to incorporate some of my work life into the blog today! So with that, here’s what you need to know when it comes to deciding on reupholstering vs buying new.

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