MARKS & SPENCER HELPING ME WITH THE HOLIDAYS

Hi Everyone! Are you starting the cooking process for Thanksgiving yet? I am starting today with my sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce. Let the games begin!!! One thing I have done is make the pumpkin bread I bake every year (recipe below). I like having this on hand for everyone that is staying here or coming by for breakfast. This year, I had some help with Marks & Spencer and my favorite granddaughter! I thought it would be fun to make this together and use a muffin pan so that it would be appealing to her.

I ordered everything from Marks & Spencer to help with the baking needs. Honestly, I had no idea that Marks and Spencer had household items until I partnered with them last month and spent some time on the website. I found this great set of 3 mixing bowls  the cutest pink and purple measuring spoons, sturdy spatula, this adorable vintage pink ceramic muffin tray, the footed white cake stand, and these fun mugs to use for the day of baking. What is so great about ordering from Marks & Spencer, is that I promise your order will get to you faster than if you ordered it in the States. It comes from England, but I am amazed how quickly it was delivered! Shipping is super-fast 3-5 days and FREE if you spend over $50.00. It was so fun to have new baking items for my new kitchen.

Evie loves unicorns, so while I was perusing the Marks & Spencer website, I saw the cute unicorn dress she is wearing. She is such a girly girl, so she was so excited when she saw it! It looks amazing with her eyes! I also ordered my cashmere sweater and shirt for me. I am so impressed with their cashmere; it’s super soft! The shirt I am wearing underneath the sweater has a stretch and is a “no  peep” shirt…meaning it has buttons to keep your bra from showing. It’s only $41! Seriously, everything is priced just right!

My little’s left yesterday for their other grandparent’s home in Ohio. I am so glad I had this day with Evie to bake and color. She is the cutest thing in the world, and so is her brother! I am so thankful for those two precious people! They have brought so much joy to our family! Can’t wait for more!!!

You all should check out Marks & Spencer for all of your holiday’s needs! Hope you have a great day and get much accomplished! xx

Thank you Shopping Links and Marks & Spencer for sponsoring this post!

Photos: Mary Summers Hafner

Blue Cashmere Sweater // Blue Star Print Shirt // Little Girl’s Unicorn Dress

3 Mixing Bowl Set // Vintage Measuring Spoons // Ceramic Muffin Tray // White Footed Cake Stand // Spatula // Set of Mugs 

PUMPKIN BREAD

1 cup margarine

3 cups sugar

3 eggs

1 pound pumpkin, solid pack

1 teaspoon vanilla

3 cups flour, sifted

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

2  teaspoons cinnamon

2 teaspoons cloves

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 cup chopped pecans (if wanted)

Cream butter and add sugar. Gradually beat in eggs and vanilla. Sift all dry

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