To keep away from this mess, just watch Scream Street series 1 on iPlayer. You'll thank me later...
Thursday, 14 July 2022
No, No, No, It's Not Happening...
Why does CBBC have to premiere such stupidly inappropriate cartoons?!
Star Wars Joke Book
Look what I got in the post! The Star Wars Joke Book - some of them might inspire some new stories in my mind. I haven't thought any up, but I have thought up a Bluey recipe!
Bluey & Bingo Are Even More Excited!
Bluey Season 3 Chocolate Cake
Big news - Bluey Season 3 is coming to Disney+ next month, on the 10th of August! So to celebrate, make this wackadoo cake to share when the series comes out. You will need:
150g cocoa powder
600ml boiling water
360g butter, softened
600g caster sugar
2tsp vanilla extract
6 eggs, room temperature
360g self raising flour
2tsp baking powder
½tsp bicarbonate of soda
½tsp salt
For the icing:
250g butter, softened
500g icing sugar, sifted
Yellow, orange, black, pink, blue and white food colouring
To make this triple layer chocolate cake, preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Lightly grease and flour the 25cm round cake tins.
Combine the boiling water with the cocoa powder and stir until smooth. Leave to cool.Sift the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla then the eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition. Add all of the flour, gently mix until just combined. Fold in the cooled cocoa.
Divide the mixture into the prepared cake tins and bake for 35 mins or until a cocktail stick inserted into the centre of each cake comes out clean. Loosen the edges with a knife to reduce cracking the cake as it cools and shrinks. Leave to cool for 20 mins then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the buttercream: Melt the chocolate over a bain marie.
Cream the butter until smooth, gradually add the icing sugar and continue to cream until light and fluffy. Add the chocolate and beat until combined. Finally add the vanilla and the milk, creaming until combined and the mixture is soft, add a little extra milk if you feel it is not a spreadable mixture.
Cut the tops off each cake and level. Using a palette knife spread a coating of buttercream onto the top of the bottom two cake layers. Sandwich the three layers together.
Place the icing sugar and the butter in another bowl and stir until thick and creamy. Next, divide it into separate bowls and add the food colouring.
Spread the blue icing over the top of the cake, then coat the sides. Ice some outlines of tiger face paint Bingo from Curry Quest, Lucky’s dad holding a pink present from Pass The Parcel and Chef Bandit from Pavlova.
Colour your iced characters well, then write ‘10.8.22’ up above using black icing.
Serve and enjoy, kiddos!
Come Back, Bluey!
I thought Bluey would never premiere with new episodes on Disney+, not since CBeebies announced their new episodes....but next month on the 10th of August, it'll finally happen!
Yes, you heard me, Bluey Season 3 is finally premiering on Disney+ all over the world, and soon it'll air on Disney Channel and Disney Junior in America! I can't wait. I'm finally going to see episodes like Curry Quest, Pass The Parcel and Faceytalk up close and personal, even when Mum goes to the vet the day after it's released. Trust me, it'll be awesome! Here's all you need to celebrate the arrival of the new series right here:
Wednesday, 13 July 2022
Peacock Mama
I've had quite a hectic day today, what with one thing after another. It all started when my support worker took me out. While driving me to her house, she told me she had an orphan peacock named Finn, whose mother abandoned him and he almost died hungry, but my support worker took him under her wing (no pun intended). I couldn't wait to see Finn, and he was so cute! My support worker kept reminding him not to jump or fall off the table, and kept giving him bits of bird food and bacon. Finn was refusing to eat, so I wrote a story called My Baby Likes Bacon. In My Baby Likes Bacon, Cleo narrates how she and her brothers Luke and Resus got baby me to eat my baby food. My support worker described my stories as 'magic' - Mum said she could smell lavender reading Soothing Lavender, and now Finn got to eat thanks to My Baby Likes Bacon!
Next, we went to my support worker's neighbour's garden and befriended two geese named Mildred and George. The neighbour kept making 'peep-peep' noises at the geese, who honked and made the cutest little noises. She also showed me the wide sea from atop the hill - I live far away, and my grandma and mum only live on the other side of Scotland! When we got back I had to look after Finn at various intervals, and I enjoyed it. He kept climbing all over me and onto my shoulders! He tugged at my hair and pecked my shoulders, and I was laughing all the time. Finn thought I was his mum! Now all we need is a dad. What about Luke? He could be the best dad in the world - except when he gets angry. Then he could be the best werewolf dad in the world!
On the way home, we picked up a magazine. It was Go Girl, and it had pages full of features on Buzz Lightyear, Sam & Cat, Pokemon, The Babysitter's Club, MrBeast and of course the Minions. I failed to get a copy of Mega magazine because the current issue had a Minion on the cover and something to do with Minions: The Rise Of Gru. Of course, people were banned from seeing the film because of the disruptive behaviour they caused, but that wasn't something to do with disaster caused on the set of the Wizards Of Waverly Place. Mind you, there is a nice bit in the mag which showcases all the things you would wish for, like a squishy chips plush, Barbie scented nail polish, a flamingo t-shirt and a pineapple pink swimming costume! Hopefully, I'll ask my support worker to get me a Mega magazine next week....
Tuesday, 12 July 2022
Up To It
It's really simple, really...I'd pick....er.....my books! I know how important reading is, and with Scream Street, no tech and just eyes on the page can give you ideas for new stories!
Underneath Forever/Regarding Lulu/Cheeseburger/Skin
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I have four new ideas, but since it's past the school leaving time, I'd save them for later.
First, there's Underneath Forever. It's another luxurious story set in the jungle, with Resus feeling like he doesn't belong in such a beautiful place. I reassure him that it's okay to feel certain emotions, and that he does belong in such a wild place, surviving and playing with his friends. Regarding Lulu is basically an interview with Resus' pet leech about how she feels when the family are away. Cheeseburger is a remake of the story from Dirty Bertie: Pirate, named Burger, based on my trip to McDonald's today, where we get to review a McDonald's restaurant due to Sue's new job. Finally, Skin is a deliciously sensual story featuring me, Luke, Resus, Cleo, Luella and Six at a thermal spa. I'll do all these and more soon, so watch out!
McDonald's Forever!
These are the photos from my recent trip to McDonald's today. Boy, was it great! I had some chicken nuggets, French fries and a Coke with a Happy Meal. Best of all, we had it in the car. Makes it worth avoiding going in where there's lots of screaming kids. Here's to the best meal I've ever had since my outings at Domino's Pizza!
Monday, 11 July 2022
What's The Point About Kinnerton?
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Well, today wasn't as boring as I hoped it would be! The morning was spent doing some writing in my notebook, looking at the Scream Street Twitter page (and trying to avoid Season 2) and watching a video about Kinnerton on Youtube. If you didn't know, Kinnerton was a chocolate company who made chocolates based on Bob The Builder, Tweenies and Fimbles. I wish Kinnerton did Scream Street chocolates - I know they already do Bluey, but what's the point on getting ready for the big event when its second season is the worst you'll see on CBBC to date? The first season is great, and so is the joke book, but Season 2? '2' unsettling. Geddit?! Ha! Anyway, I had a shower to prepare for going out tomorrow, and while I was in there an idea formed in my head: a new idea for a story about cuddles! This resulted in Cuddle Monsters, a story set at the beach about playing with the big kids, who desperately want a cuddle from a little kid. Aren't cuddles the best? Mmmm, boy, sure they are! I will no longer be bored, because I'll be doing mind maps and going out again! Woohoo!
Friendship Stories: Cuddle Monsters
One day on the beach, I was lying on my beach towel soaking up the warm Summer sun. My mother was chatting with the other parents on the other side of the beach. “Ah, what a lovely day,” I sighed, stretching out and snuggling in the warm sunshine. Suddenly, I heard a growly voice sounding like Six’s growl: “I want a cuddle!” It was followed by a scream. Winston was running along the beach, looking as if he was out of breath. “What’s the matter, Winston?” I asked. “You have to look out. There are Cuddle Monsters along the beach! They are here to cuddle up to anyone who doesn’t watch out. Take good care out there!” Winston ran off, waving his arms wildly in the air.
“Cuddle Monsters? Ah, it’s just another pretend game they’ve made up.” So it was. From behind a tent, some familiar faces popped up. It was Luke, Resus, Cleo, Luella and Six, with sneaky looks on their faces, ready to cuddle anyone who can’t get away in time. “She sounds like a perfect target!” growled Luella. “Let’s cuddle her!” The five monsters snuck up to me, sniggering and laughing. Just while I was lying and relaxing, my brothers, sister, friend and cousin pounced onto me, ready for a big cuddle. “Aaaah! Get off me!” I cried, laughing. “Cuddle Monsters! Help!” Wriggling and struggling, I pulled free and ran down the beach, screaming hysterically. The monsters chased after me, but I just managed to hide behind a rock.
I was safe behind there, and I breathed a sigh of relief. But the Cuddle Monsters were not ready to give up just yet. They snuck out from behind the rock and…they swept me up, cuddling me playfully. “Aaaah!!” I screamed, “Stop!” “We can’t stop!” growled Cleo, “We’re cuddle monsters!” “Cuddling is our rightful job!” growled Resus. There was no escape, but I didn’t care, I burst out of their grip and ran down the beach. “Get them!” growled Luke, and they set off in my direction. I hadn’t gone too far when I saw Uncle Rad and Frisky relaxing on the beach. I ran towards them and collapsed in the middle of them, waking them suddenly. “You have to help me, guys,” I panted, “I’m under attack from Cuddle Monsters!” “Cuddle Monsters? What are they?” asked Frisky. “Them,” I said, pointing. The Cuddle Monsters were wandering across the beach, searching for me. “They’re going to find me any minute!” I cried. “Don’t worry, Sybs, this happens to us sometimes,” said Uncle Rad, “But you know what? If you just let the Cuddle Monsters do their job, then you will tame them.” “How can cuddling tame cuddle monsters?” I asked, confused. “You enjoy being cuddled, right? That’s called Good Touch.” “Bad touch is when somebody touches your privates without warning.” added Frisky. “No way!” I said, “My brothers, sister and cousin would never touch me like that!” “I know they don’t, but it’s only a game.” said Uncle Rad.
“It’s only a game, it’s only a game,” I repeated. Following Uncle Rad’s advice, I trudged back to the beach and lay back down on my towel, waiting for the cuddle monsters to come. I waited…and waited…and waited. When I got up, I looked everywhere for the cuddle monsters, but they were paddling in the water, splashing each other like crazy. “Paddle Monsters?” I asked. My mood suddenly changed. I loved a good paddle. I raced into the water and joined in. I splashed everyone, laughing and happily squealing with joy. I knocked Luke, Resus and Cleo over in the water and shared with them the first proper, good touched cuddle they’ve had all day.
In fact, I must tell you, I love cuddling with my siblings and cousin. It really soothes me…and I hope cuddles soothe you too.
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