EASY MELTED SNOWMAN CHOCOLATE BARK

Only F O U R more days until CHRISTMAS! Where has the time gone? I also finally finished my christmas shopping and boy the parking situation now a days at the shopping centres are the worst thing ever. I can only imagine the rush on boxing day. I wanted to share with you all my last christmas themed blog posts for 2017, this easy melted snowman chocolate bark inspired by this blogger and her blog post HERE.

PREP TIME: 6 MINUTES | COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES | DIFFICULTY: EASY 

INGREDIENTS: 

+ 1 package white melting chocolate

+ Mini Reese's peanut butter cups

+ Candy eyes

+ 1 small packet of Smarties 

+ Pretzel Sticks

+ Baking paper

STEP ONE:  Line a cookie tray with baking paper. Melt the white chocolate (according to the directions on the package).

STEP TWO:  Cut the bottom of the peanut butter cups off and put them back together, but slightly off alignment (this gives it the "hat" look).

STEP THREE:  Pour the white chocolate on to the baking paper and spread out using a spatula. 

STEP FOUR:  Place all of the 'snowman' parts on top of the chocolate. Place in refigerator for 10 minutes or so to set. 

STEP FIVE:  Carefully break into pieces. Enjoy!

There you have it a quick and easy melted snowman chocolate bark, super fun activity to do with your children, nephews or nieces too! This might be my last blog post for this year.. So I wanted to thank you guys so much for taking the time to read my blog posts this year! Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  

BRING ON 2018!

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DIY CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAP IDEAS

Only 10 more days until christmas and I haven't even finished my christmas shopping yet... I only bought three presents so far! How's everyone's else christmas shopping going? Anyone feeling stressed? So I wanted to share with you guys this super easy DIY christmas gift wrap ideas. 

So what you need is: 

☆ Kraft paper

☆ Black paint 

☆ Paint brush

☆ Stamp designs 

So basically you take your kraft paper outside or inside and paint any designs you want either trees, stars or you can even splatter paint or use stamps! Let them dry for about an hour or so and there you have it - christmas wrapping paper! 

What are your plans for christmas? 

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DIY HOT COCO MIX ORNAMENT

Only N I N E T E E N days until Christmas guys and before I forget.. Happy December! To start off my christmas themed blog posts for this month, I wanted to share with you guys this simple homemade christmas gift. These hot cocoa mix ornaments are a cute way to gift someone who loves this season. These ornaments are super easy to make and there are so many different hot cocoa varieties and you can even make your own kinda mix. 

PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES | COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES | DIFFICULTY: EASY 

INGREDIENTS: 

+ 1 single serving package instant hot chocolate mix

+ Sprinkles

+ 1 clear plastic or glass fillable ornament. I suggest finding bigger ornaments than small ones. 

+ White marshmallows 

+ Candy Canes

STEP ONE:  Start with a clean ornament and take off the top bit. Fill each ingredient into the ornament using a funnel. Start with the hot cocoa mix of you choice (milk/dark/white) then add either crushed candy canes, chocolate chips or sprinkles and lastly.. add the white marshmallows and put top back on. 

I definitely recommend that you use big ornaments rather than small ones.. I couldn't find any clear big size ornaments and unfortunately and did have bit of a hard time putting in the ingredients but in the end I got there. So it is possible! Hope your all having a wonderful start of the christmas season. 

Have you started your christmas shopping yet?

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KIKKI.K LOVER'S ADVENT CALENDAR: JOY | 2017

Can you believe it, its the first of December tomorrow!! I'm super excited for December, so many exciting things happening and one of them would have to be Christmas! So today I thought I would share with you guys Kikki.k's Lovers Advent Calendar 2017 (My first ever advent calendar). This advent calendar is especially made for people who love all things stationary! BUT if your wondering what the heck is Kikki.k well then let me explain. 

Kikki.k is a Swedish stationary brand thats does a range of planners, pens, notebooks, homewares and even more stuff! The advent calendar features a selection from their favourite and limited edition stationery and lifestyle pieces - from clips to notebooks, a candle to refillable pens and decorative pieces for this holiday season. 

I've open the advent calendars windows/doors from December 11 - 17th, just so you guys can get an idea of what's in the Kikki.k Advent Calendar 2017. So far you get is circle paper clips, a pen from their current collection, christmas tree gift tags, mini to do list, gold sparkly washi tape, two mini notebooks, mini thank you cards + envelopes and a sliver star ornament! So excited to open the first one tomorrow! 

Have you bought a Advent Calendar? If so, which one?!

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PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE NICE CREAM

If your wondering what the heck is an nice cream.. Well to put it in simplest terms, it's a frozen dessert, smilier to an ice cream BUT without any diary, eggs or sugar! So basically it's frozen banana's blended up into a soft serve but you can add in additional ingredients such as chocolate, nuts, berries etc. This recipe was inspired by a fellow blogger Andrea from earthyandy  "Peanut Butter Chocolate Mood, check her out blog and her vegan recipes too! 

PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES | COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES | DIFFICULTY: EASY 

INGREDIENTS: 

+ 8 frozen Almond Milk Ice Cubes

+ Almond Milk

+ 4 frozen bananas 

+ 2 tbs coconut sugar

+ 1/4 Peanut butter

+ 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 

+ 1 tbs cocoa powder  

STEP ONE:  Place the frozen almond milk ice cubes, frozen bananas, coconut sugar, peanut butter, vanilla extract and cocoa powder into the blender and mash it together until its thick and creamy. If you do not have a strong blender than just add almond milk into the blender to make it blend easier. 

STEP TWO:  When you have the right consistency of the nice cream (thick and creamy) serve it into a mason jar/cup or bowl and share it to your friends and family! 

And there you have it a quick and easy vegan peanut butter chocolate nice cream! This is such a great treat for kids and us adults during the summer months and also it's super fun to make with kids too, just remember to place the bananas and almond milk into the freeze the night before you want to make this recipe!

Have you ever tried a 'nice cream' before

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KORCULA ISLAND • CROATIA | TRAVEL GUIDE

K O R C U L A island is the 6th largest Adriatic island, which stretches nearly 47km in length! On Korcula island you can find little towns, vineyards, pine forests, fishing villages, olive groves, beautiful crystal clear beaches and little bays, stone old walls and a church bell. There are so many things to do and see in Korcula Island such as St Mark's Cathedral, Marco Polo's House, Town museum, St Peter's Church etc.

Where to S T A Y;

☆ Carpe Diem Apartments - This is were I stayed and is located right along the beach and loads of resturants! 

☆ Strecica Bay Korcula Apartment - Located 15 minutes from Old Town and sits near the sea and it's ideal for families.

☆ Old Town Korcula Apartment - A four story Old Town house which has now modern touches and has beautiful views of the Old Town. 

☆ Hostel Caenazzo - A hotel which is located in the centre of Old Town.

☆ Hotel Korsal - located in Korcula's traffic free zone and is very close to the marina, bus and ferry stations. 

Where to E A T;

☆  Buffet Pizzeria Amfora - This pizza restaurant can be found in the narrow streets of Old Town. 

☆ Aldio Mare - is one of the oldest restaurant in Old Town and is where you can find yummy high quality Dalmatian cuisine. 

☆ Cafe Resturant Plaza Przina - offers top notch coffees, teas, beer, wines and ice creams!

☆ Cafe Bar Servantes - a great way to people watch and of course enjoy your morning with a cup of coffee which is known to serve the best expresso and cappuccino on the island!

What to S E E & DO;

☆ Cycle on Korcula Island - It is the perfect way to expore the island on a bicycle all year round!

☆ Visit Marco Polo's Home on the Island of Korcula - You can go inside Marco Polo's home, the famous world traveler, writer and explorer! 

☆ Korcula's Picturesque Old Town - was built on a small peninsula, where you can find medieval walled old town gentian styled buildings with red rooftops as Dubrovnik hence why Korcula Island has received the name "Little Dubrovnik". 

☆ Visit Korcula Town Museum - the best way to learn about the island and it's history.

☆ Visit St. Mark's Cathedral - If you are a architecture lover like me then you must visit the beautiful Gothic Renaissance styled church which is built on the highest point of the peninsula. It is also known to be the most important building in Old Town!

How to get THERE;

☆  Air - Book your flight either at Split or Dubrovnik airport and then make your way via a ferry or a seaplane! 

☆ Bus - All year round, there are buses to Korcula Island, so catch a bus from Dubrovnik to Korcula island!

☆ Car - You can either drive yourself or get a taxi which uses the same Orebic car ferry option!

If you ever visit Croatia during the summer months or even during the winter months, I definitely recommend visintg this Island. You will not be disappointed! I must say the beaches at Korcula island are not sandy like Australia beaches are but rather all have rocks/pebbles instead. Which in fact it will burn your feet - so wear shoes at all times and even when you swim! I remember that I stept on a sea urchin while swimming in the Adriatic sea so water shoes are a must at all times! 

Have you ever been or heard of Korcula Island before?

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MY TOP 5 LIPSTICKS FOR SPRING

H e l l o November! Cant believe it's already the last month of Spring and Summer is only 28 days away and I'm super excited!! ALSO that Christmas is approaching really fast and I still haven't started my christmas shopping yet (has anyone else not started?)!! Anyways, I wanted to share with you all, my favourite lipsticks that I've been currently loving and using over past 2 months of Spring. 

☆ Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.SI.N.G Lipstick: Stoned Rose is a beautiful warm peach coral pink creamy lipstick and is my absolutely favourite one to wear for an everyday make up look.

☆ Tarte LipSurgenece Matte Lip Tint: Lucky is a gorgeous light pink lip tint with a soft and velvet matte finish! Also great for a simple make up look.

☆ Tarte Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint: Pillowtalk is a warm peach with a matte finish and it seriously dries down instantly with no transferring at all!! 

☆ Kim Kardashian West x Kylie Cosmetics: Kim is a nude with peachy pink undertones and I absolutely love this colour, looks so fresh and natural! 

☆ Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Liptsick: Muñeca is a light-medium, peachy coral with a matte finish and has a buildble opaque coverage if you apply two distinct layers! Absolutely love this matte lipstick shade. 

If you can tell that most of the lipsticks/tints are basically have the same common colour - a peachy pink. All lipsticks are easy to apply on and stay for a couple of hours and of course are super gorgeous to wear during the spring months! 

Have you tried anyone of this lipsticks before? 

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STRAWBERRY GHOSTS | HALLOWEEN INSPIRED BAKING

T o d a y I thought I would share with you guys this super easy and fun halloween treat which literally takes 5 minutes to make! These chocolate covered strawberry ghosts will be the hit at your halloween party! Also these strawberry ghosts are super cute and spooky and who doesn't love a chocolate covered strawberry? 

PREP TIME: 2 MINUTES | COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES | DIFFICULTY: EASY 

INGREDIENTS: 

+ Strawberries

+ White Chocolate

+ Candy Eyes

+ Baking Paper

STEP ONE: Melt the white chocolate as instructed on the packaging. Dip strawberries one time at a time in the melted white chocolate, dragging out some of the chocolate on the bottom to make a ghost "tail".

STEP TWO: Set on the baking paper. Place candy eyes on front of strawberry. Let the chocolate covered strawberries harden on the baking paper.

STEP THREE: Repeat until you get the quantity of strawberries desired! 

It literally took me 5 minutes to make these strawberry ghosts, it's a great treat to bake with your kids or nieces and nephews! ALSO you might be wandering what happened to my msznev.blogspot.com blog? Well I decided to change my blog name completely. I wanted to do this for a while and I'm glad that I finally did! Hope you guys like my new blog name "Adventures in May".

Have you guys started on any Halloween baking yet?

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VOGUE'S 73 QUESTIONS

H a p p y October Everyone! It's currently raining outside and it feels like an autumn night even though were a month into spring (the joys of living in Australia)! I finally have the chance to sit down and write up a blog post for this month. Looking at my past blog posts, I've realised that over the past 3 and a half years of having my own blog that I've never did a post "about me" such as '15 Facts About Me' or 'Get to Know Me Tag'. So I thought I would do a 'Vogue's 73 Question Tag' obvs inspired by Vogue's 73 Questions with... videos on YouTube. I'm also writing this post to look back on in a few years, or maybe I do one each year? Anyways here are 73 facts about me. 

1. What’s the best thing that has happened to you this month?

Well I don't think I can really answer the first question...I mean this month only just started 7 days ago so nothing really happened to me apart from just been busy with studying for exams and working. 

2. What’s the best thing that has happened to you this year?

Getting a job unexpectedly, it literally came out of no where (I wasn't even looking for one). I have to admit and say I love working at a pharmacy, I kinda wish I studied a Bachelor of Pharmacy at University now. It's never to late right?

3. What’s the best thing ever?

Umm the BEACH and TRAVELLING! There's nothing that makes me happier than travelling to a new country and also walking along the beach and listening to the sound of waves.

4. What’s your favourite season?

Summer of course, I just love the warm weather. I'm super excited for tanning and swimming at the beach soon. 

5. What’s your favourite holiday?

CHRISTMAS! For people that know me really well, I loveeee anything and everything about christmas.  I honestly start listening to Christmas songs in September. I just love buying presents for friends and family and giving it to them and of course the fooooood and decorations. 

6. Would you ever live in a big city?

 Yes and a no? Maybe live in a city for 3 years or so and then move into a quiet suburban area. Don't get me wrong I love big cities as long as there is a chance to escape from time to time. 

7. What’s your favourite ice cream?

Cookies and Cream and Mango, but not mixed together. 

8. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?

Sometimes, but when I don't I always regret it when I have to put them on again. 

9. What’s your favourite dessert?

Doughnuts and gelato. 

10. Cake or Pie?

Both! But if I HAD to pick then Pie - apple pie to exact. 

11. What’s your least favourite food?

An egg omelette. 

12. What’s your favourite condiment?

Tomato Sauce (ketchup) and Chili Flakes.

13. It’s brunch, what do you eat?

Avocado on toast or a veggie breakfast burger.  

14. What’s your favourite colour?

Green, Black and Blush Pink. 

15. What colour dress did you wear to your formal/prom?

A custom made sliver dress with the top half being covered with white lace. I did win in the category for "Wow Factor" in School. What an achievement right? 

16. Blow dry or air dry?

Blow dry during winter - the colder months and air dry during summer - warmer months. 

17. Do you think you’re strong?

Nah not yet. People might think I am but really nah not there.... yet. 

18. Who’s a person you’d love to have coffee with?

Definitely Princess Diana or Aspyn Ovard (Ferris).

19. When was the last time you cried?

That time I watch the movie "Me before You" on Netflix a couple of months ago. So yeah a couple of months ago. 

20. Who’s the last person you texted?

My lovely cousin - Yogi Bear (nickname used of course).

21. Twitter or Instagram?

Instagram for life.

22. Who should everyone follow right now?

I currently discovered on Youtube a family vlog channel; Knorpp and South - a family of 11 who are currently road-tripping around the world. Definitely worth a follow right now! Also Sarah Lemkus who is also a blogger and a Youtuber - a young mum who lives in New Zealand and is very compassionate with a vegan lifestyle, travel and tips and tricks. 

23. Have you ever had anything stolen from you?

If this includes my sister stealing my clothes, shoes and bags then yes. 

24. Favourite country you visited?

United Kingdom and Switzerland. 

25. Last country you visited?

Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

26. Country you wish to visit?

I really want to visit Reykjavik, Iceland and then Santorini, Greece and of course Petra, Jordan.

 27. First pet?

A Pomeranian dog named Rusty.

28. Favourite Disney animal?

Winnie the Pooh. 

29. What are you doing tomorrow?

Hanging out with my best friends. 

30. What are you most excited about in life right now?

Two things. My getaway/holiday in December and also my sister is getting married next year April!!!

31. What book are you reading right now?

The Winter Crown by Elizabeth Chadwick, which is the 2nd book in the Eleanor of Aquitaine Trilogy. Definitely recommend this trilogy, that's if your into Kings and Queens drama. 

32. A book you read because everyone else was reading it?

The first ever Twilight book, back in all the waaaay in 2008 when everyone started to be obsess with vampires and werewolfs, ugh.  

33. What are you completely bored of right now?

Studying. 

34. What’s your favourite beverage?

Water, tea, hot chocolate and a mango smoothie. 

35. What’s your favourite cocktail?

I don't drink. So NONE!

36. What would you order at a McDonald’s drive thru? 

Hi there, Can I please get a Filet-O-Fish and a large chips? Thanks. 

37. What’s one thing you still have from your childhood?

My baby clothes and toys. 

38. What’s your favourite current TV show?

Game of Thrones, Victoria, The Crown and Fuller House. 

39. What’s a movie that made you cry?

All sad animal movies (Eight below, Marley and Me) ohhh and Me before You. 

 40. What do you miss the most?

The high school days, when you got to hang out and see your friends 5 days a week. 

41. What’s something you can’t do?

Sing. But some people think I can.. ugh. Wish I had a blessed voice like Ariana Grande does. 

42. What are your nicknames?

Nev, Nevz and Nevvy.

43. What makes you laugh a lot?

My  Ski trip story to New Zealand and YouTube videos. 

44. Heels or flats?

Flats from Sunday - to Friday and on Saturdays Heels. So both. 

45. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve done?

Went to Europe without my parents for 3 and a half weeks. Pretty adventurous I must say. 

46. What’s one thing you wanted to do but been scared of?

Skydiving and putting a vlog on my YouTube channel. 

47. What’s the thing your most proud of?

I don't know... owning my own money I guess? 

48. What did you want to do with your life at age 5?

I wanted to be an archaeologist or was it a hair dresser? I think both. 

49. Dogs or Cats?

Cats are forever. 

50. What’s the most important thing someone can learn?

To accept and love themselves and also not to judge people on how they act or dress etc.  

51. Bath or Shower?

Shower. 

52. Mountain hideaway or beach house?

I love both. Can't choose. 

53. What’s your favourite scented candle?

Pumpkin pie or vanilla caramel.  

54. If you could spend 3 months anyway, where would it be?

Either in London or Iceland. 

55. Are you messy or neat?

Neat, can't stand anything messy. 

56. What’s the first thing you do each morning?

Check my phone and go through my emails, Instagram and snapchat. 

57. What do you have for breakfast?

Oatmeal with peanut butter and strawberries. 

58. What’s the last thing you do before you go to bed?

Scroll through Instagram. 

59. What’s one skill you wish you had? 

Drawing. 

60. What’s your favourite pizza?

Cheese pizza with pineapple. 

61. Describe your ideal man in three words? 

Tall, loyal and trustworthy. 

62. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?

My mama. 

63. At what age were your happiest.

16 years old. 

64. What’s the last thing you ate?

Pita. Similar to Greek Pita. 

65. Where do you go when you need to be alone?

My room or go for a walk. 

66. What’s the biggest thing on your mind right now?

Uni exams, ughhh. 

67. What’s the best activity to do at home on a rainy day?

Either to write a blog post or bake! 

68. What are you listening to right now?

Christian music. 

69. On a scale of 1-10, how happy are you with life right now?

F i v e. 

70. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?

When I was a child, one period I used to eat lettuce with ketchup on top of it... so weird right? 

71. Starter or dessert?

Both please. 

72. Is there a dessert you don’t like?

Cheesecake. I given cheesecake a try so many times and only end up liking two cheesecake flavours: homemade mango cheesecake and homemade frozen blueberry cheesecake. 

73. What is the furthest you have been from home

When I was in Europe for 3 months. 

Congrats to all of you guys who made it this far without quickly scrolling through! Hope you now know little more about me! I promise I'll start posting more once my university exams are over, so in a couple of days (yippee). 

Leave a fact about yourself in the comments below!

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