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ad | We’ve worked hard to build our dogs’ confiden ad | We’ve worked hard to build our dogs’ confidence off lead over the past year, but if I’m honest, the PAJ PET Finder 4G Mini from @paj_gps.pets has helped build mine too. 🐾

When you have a spaniel who sees every walk as an opportunity for adventure, having real-time GPS tracking that doesn’t rely on bluetooth gives that extra bit of reassurance. For me, knowing I can check their location at any time means we can enjoy our walks with a little more freedom and a lot less worry. 

It’s lightweight, waterproof (a must in our house), tracks activity, sleep and wellness, and even comes with a light to wear for the darker nights. All of the tracking is housed in a really easy to use app, meaning you can track on the go and enjoy the walk with a little bit of ease. 

You can get 10% off using code VIOLET10

Have you ever thought of using a pet tracker?

#SpanielLife #DogTracker #YorkshireDogs #PAJPets
3 grab and go lunches in hu1 (Hull city centre) 🙏🙏 3 grab and go lunches in hu1 (Hull city centre) 🙏🙏! 

@saltandpepperclubuk 
@yankeeland1882 
@greko_uk 

So many more to share, including some lighter lunch options but let’s just start here so you’ve got some inspiration for Friday lunchtime… 🤭! 

⬇️ Where is your favourite? 

#hull #hullcitycentre #hu1 #chipspice #hulleats
ad 🍪 Homemade Father’s Day Cookie Slab 🍪 Looking ad 🍪 Homemade Father’s Day Cookie Slab 🍪

Looking for a homemade Father’s Day gift? This giant cookie slab is such a fun bake to make with the kids and you can tailor it to all your favourite flavourings. 

For the cookie slab:
450g plain flour
345g Tate & Lyle light brown sugar
230g Tate & Lyle granulated sugar
220g softened unsalted butter
2 eggs + 2 egg yolks  
A splash of milk
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
300g chocolate, chopped

Mix together the sugars and butter until combined, then add the eggs and egg yolks. Pour in a splash of milk before gradually mixing in the flour and bicarbonate of soda. Fold through the chopped chocolate and spread the mixture into a lined baking tray.

Bake at Gas Mark 4 for around 40 minutes. Baking time may vary depending on the size of your tray, a thinner cookie slab will need a little less time.

For the buttercream:
250g unsalted butter
500g Tate & Lyle icing sugar

Whip together until light and fluffy, then pipe around the edges. Finish with melted dark chocolate and decorate with choice of toppings. ✨

Use my code: SWEETVIOLET for 10% off Tate & Lyle products (I’ll share a link on stories) 

The perfect edible Father’s Day gift that’s far more personal than a last-minute card! Who would you make this for? 👇💙
Collecting a foster dog through @spanielrescuefoun Collecting a foster dog through @spanielrescuefoundation 😊 this was day 1 and we started our journey 5:15am. The things I do cause I love dogs 🤪…

#smalleverydayjoy #spanielrescuefoundation #spanielsofinstagram
Introducing Cracker 🐶 🐾!!! For the past week we’ Introducing Cracker 🐶 🐾!!! 

For the past week we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming this lovely little fella into our home from @spanielrescuefoundation . For those that don’t know, I’m a Case Manager for them but also a fosterer, meaning I might take on a dog for a while till it finds its forever home 😊. Cracker has settled right in, made himself at home and is the best buddy for snuggling up on the sofa with whilst working. Rocket is loving the company too 😌🤭! I wanted to share him as I’ll probably be sharing a few posts with our time whilst we foster and as we go through this together. It’s only been one week but feel like my brain has expanded in understanding dogs and how incredible they are with change at times! 

Say hi to Cracker! 🙏

#fosterdog #fosteringsaveslives❤️🐶 #spanielsofinsta
Rainy day in ‘ull? I’ve got you covered with some Rainy day in ‘ull? I’ve got you covered with some ideas. Some free, others a fee 🙂! 

⬇️ Pretty sure I’ll have this as a part series, so tag some more ideas below! We wanna know them all 😌! 

#whatsoninhull #rainydayhull #hullactivities #hullandeastyorkshire
A cookie brownie muffin? Yes please 🙏 Literally A cookie brownie muffin? Yes please 🙏 

Literally just combined my fave cookie recipe with my fave brownie recipe @bbcgoodfood_ for their best ever brownies ALWAYS. What a delight. 

#baking #bakedfromscratch #smalleverydayjoy
3 cafe spots to try in Hull? I’ve got you! 🙂‍↕️ 1 3 cafe spots to try in Hull? I’ve got you! 🙂‍↕️

1️⃣ @thisismilchig 
2️⃣ @thebaristahull 
3️⃣ @coffeeatpearls 

I said it before but I’ll say it every time, I’ve got loads to share. But the more we can tag the better so throw your favourite coffee spot below! 

#hull #visithull #hullwhatson #hullcoffee #wheretoeathull
Being delusional since 1993 ✨ another day of messi Being delusional since 1993 ✨ another day of messing about with my hair 🤭😂… does anyone look good in these caps? 🫪

Ps I still love you @empresshairsalonx don’t ever leave me. 

#DIYhair #hairathome #smalleverydayjoy
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ad | We’ve worked hard to build our dogs’ confiden ad | We’ve worked hard to build our dogs’ confidence off lead over the past year, but if I’m honest, the PAJ PET Finder 4G Mini from @paj_gps.pets has helped build mine too. 🐾

When you have a spaniel who sees every walk as an opportunity for adventure, having real-time GPS tracking that doesn’t rely on bluetooth gives that extra bit of reassurance. For me, knowing I can check their location at any time means we can enjoy our walks with a little more freedom and a lot less worry. 

It’s lightweight, waterproof (a must in our house), tracks activity, sleep and wellness, and even comes with a light to wear for the darker nights. All of the tracking is housed in a really easy to use app, meaning you can track on the go and enjoy the walk with a little bit of ease. 

You can get 10% off using code VIOLET10

Have you ever thought of using a pet tracker?

#SpanielLife #DogTracker #YorkshireDogs #PAJPets
3 grab and go lunches in hu1 (Hull city centre) 🙏🙏 3 grab and go lunches in hu1 (Hull city centre) 🙏🙏! 

@saltandpepperclubuk 
@yankeeland1882 
@greko_uk 

So many more to share, including some lighter lunch options but let’s just start here so you’ve got some inspiration for Friday lunchtime… 🤭! 

⬇️ Where is your favourite? 

#hull #hullcitycentre #hu1 #chipspice #hulleats
ad 🍪 Homemade Father’s Day Cookie Slab 🍪 Looking ad 🍪 Homemade Father’s Day Cookie Slab 🍪

Looking for a homemade Father’s Day gift? This giant cookie slab is such a fun bake to make with the kids and you can tailor it to all your favourite flavourings. 

For the cookie slab:
450g plain flour
345g Tate & Lyle light brown sugar
230g Tate & Lyle granulated sugar
220g softened unsalted butter
2 eggs + 2 egg yolks  
A splash of milk
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
300g chocolate, chopped

Mix together the sugars and butter until combined, then add the eggs and egg yolks. Pour in a splash of milk before gradually mixing in the flour and bicarbonate of soda. Fold through the chopped chocolate and spread the mixture into a lined baking tray.

Bake at Gas Mark 4 for around 40 minutes. Baking time may vary depending on the size of your tray, a thinner cookie slab will need a little less time.

For the buttercream:
250g unsalted butter
500g Tate & Lyle icing sugar

Whip together until light and fluffy, then pipe around the edges. Finish with melted dark chocolate and decorate with choice of toppings. ✨

Use my code: SWEETVIOLET for 10% off Tate & Lyle products (I’ll share a link on stories) 

The perfect edible Father’s Day gift that’s far more personal than a last-minute card! Who would you make this for? 👇💙
Collecting a foster dog through @spanielrescuefoun Collecting a foster dog through @spanielrescuefoundation 😊 this was day 1 and we started our journey 5:15am. The things I do cause I love dogs 🤪…

#smalleverydayjoy #spanielrescuefoundation #spanielsofinstagram
Introducing Cracker 🐶 🐾!!! For the past week we’ Introducing Cracker 🐶 🐾!!! 

For the past week we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming this lovely little fella into our home from @spanielrescuefoundation . For those that don’t know, I’m a Case Manager for them but also a fosterer, meaning I might take on a dog for a while till it finds its forever home 😊. Cracker has settled right in, made himself at home and is the best buddy for snuggling up on the sofa with whilst working. Rocket is loving the company too 😌🤭! I wanted to share him as I’ll probably be sharing a few posts with our time whilst we foster and as we go through this together. It’s only been one week but feel like my brain has expanded in understanding dogs and how incredible they are with change at times! 

Say hi to Cracker! 🙏

#fosterdog #fosteringsaveslives❤️🐶 #spanielsofinsta
Rainy day in ‘ull? I’ve got you covered with some Rainy day in ‘ull? I’ve got you covered with some ideas. Some free, others a fee 🙂! 

⬇️ Pretty sure I’ll have this as a part series, so tag some more ideas below! We wanna know them all 😌! 

#whatsoninhull #rainydayhull #hullactivities #hullandeastyorkshire
A cookie brownie muffin? Yes please 🙏 Literally A cookie brownie muffin? Yes please 🙏 

Literally just combined my fave cookie recipe with my fave brownie recipe @bbcgoodfood_ for their best ever brownies ALWAYS. What a delight. 

#baking #bakedfromscratch #smalleverydayjoy
3 cafe spots to try in Hull? I’ve got you! 🙂‍↕️ 1 3 cafe spots to try in Hull? I’ve got you! 🙂‍↕️

1️⃣ @thisismilchig 
2️⃣ @thebaristahull 
3️⃣ @coffeeatpearls 

I said it before but I’ll say it every time, I’ve got loads to share. But the more we can tag the better so throw your favourite coffee spot below! 

#hull #visithull #hullwhatson #hullcoffee #wheretoeathull
Being delusional since 1993 ✨ another day of messi Being delusional since 1993 ✨ another day of messing about with my hair 🤭😂… does anyone look good in these caps? 🫪

Ps I still love you @empresshairsalonx don’t ever leave me. 

#DIYhair #hairathome #smalleverydayjoy
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