Birthday coming up? This vanilla chocolate cake is sure to make an impression.

Firstly, it’s incredibly easy #winning.

Thirdly, it’s mouth-watering delicious!

Before we get started, it’s time to confess - this was originally meant to be a 97% Fat Free Vanilla Cake - only. Walking into The Reject Shop with my shopping list, I picked up the White Wings Vanilla cake mix, what I needed from the Betty Crocker range and ticked off my list as I went. All was going to plan until I spotted, from the corner of my eye, that bright red packaging of what turned out to be a huge family pack of Maltesers, for just $5!! Immediately, the shopping list went out the window as the chocoholic in me began to surface. The combination of vanilla sponge cake balanced with chocolate just sounded too good. It was time to get creative…

You can of course exclude these added chocolate features in your version, and skip step 5 below, but where’s the fun in that?!

White Wings 97% fat free Vanilla Cake mix 555g

7 x full size KitKats (approximately, as some may break so it’s good to have extra to be on the safe side)

Preheat oven to 160°C conventional or 140°C fan-forced. Grease a 6cm deep x 20cm round cake pan. Line the base with baking paper.

Place the cake mix, egg and water into a medium mixing bowl. Using a whisk or electric mixer, beat on low speed for 30 seconds to combine. Increase speed to medium and mix for 3 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally. Pour the mixture into your prepared cake pan.

Pop your pan with the mixture into the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes in the pan before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely. (If you’re in a hurry, pop the wire rack with cake onto a shelf in your fridge to let cool faster.) Once cooled, transfer your cake onto a plate or cake stand.

Place icing mix and water in a small mixing bowl. Using a whisk or electric mixer, beat on low speed for 30 seconds to combine. Increase speed to high and mix for 4 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally. Spread over cooled cake.

Break your KitKat into individual fingers and carefully place around the sides of the cake, sticking them to the icing. When required, use a knife to cut the KitKat sides evenly, but this doesn’t have to be perfect, don’t worry.

To finish, slowly pour the Maltesers to cover the top of the cake.

You can tie a ribbon around the base or use M&Ms instead for a pop of colour. Get creative! This one will definitely impress the kids or any chocolate lover you’re serving up to.

You are officially about to sugar crash…

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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring water to a boil. Add rice and a pinch of salt.

Reduce heat, cover and cook for 18 minutes or until rice is tender. 

Cut the chicken breasts into thin slices, about half a centimetre. 

Thinly slice the capsicums, and spring onions.

Heat electric BBQ grill or frying pan and brush lightly with sesame oil. Add chicken slices and vegetables in small batches, allowing space between them so they cook thoroughly.

Combine soy sauce, mirin and ginger. Serve as a dip with the chicken, vegetables and rice. Enjoy!

Check out this easy chicken teppanyaki recipe that you could cook in 30 minutes.

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This easy creamy tomato soup is full of flavour and is sure to be a hit at the dinner table this winter. Perfect for freezing; you can make this in advance, or serve and enjoy straight away as a side or a meal on its own.

In a medium sized pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, capsicum and potatoes. Cook until the onion is transparent and the potatoes begin to crisp (approximately 15 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent burning.

Stir the tomato paste and add the stock. Season with salt to taste. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. 

Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potato is tender. Add tomatoes, dried oregano and basil to the broth. Using a stick mixer, blend the broth until smooth.

Sprinkle extra basil and shaved parmesan cheese to garnish. 

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There’s nobody who means as much as Mum. This year, skip the gifts with the expensive price tag, and show your mum how much you care with a super-sweet gift you can make yourself with items bought from The Reject Shop.

From a new picture frame idea to a DIY candle just for her, these pretty projects will make Mum’s day a little brighter. Best of all, they’re easy enough to do with the kids!

Pick your favourites, and you’ll be ready for Mother’s Day in no time.

With a gorgeous white towel from The Reject Shop, a nice woven basket to present it in, as well as some coloured paint, you can create a memorable bathroom moment for your mum, grandmother, or any special woman in your life! Simply, brush the sole of your child’s hand or foot with craft paint in the colour of your choice and carefully stamp onto a corner of the towel. After it’s dry, wrap it up with a lovely note to say, “love you, Happy Mother’s Day”. She will cherish it forever.

Memories make the best gift for mums, especially grandmothers who love to display pictures of their children around the home!

Using some old black and white photos, create a stylish photo album using jars, glassware and even transform bathroom stacked apothecary containers into personalised memory jars. You can find all the items you need at The Reject Shop, then all you need to do is print some photographs, cut them to size and stick them to the inside of the glass. Your mum will love this for the bedroom!

Who doesn’t love a personalised tea serving tray – especially when it’s covered in mementos from someone you love!

Using a picture frame from The Reject Shop, remove the backing board and glass. Then, using the backboard as a guide, create a background of photos and craft mementos for your mum. Simply use some sticky tape and other craft items from The Reject Shop to create your masterpiece and put everything back into place, with the glass facing the top.

Mums love to be pampered, so this sugar scrub recipe is perfect as a Mother’s Day gift – especially because it’s budget friendly and DIY!

For your supplies you’ll need some sort of airtight glass container to store the scrub in. You can purchase one of these from The Reject Shop. You’ll also need about 2 1/2 cups of Sugar in the Raw, 3/4 of a cup of white granulated sugar, 4-5 tablespoons of vanilla extract (or coconut, almond, orange, etc), food colouring and 1/4 cup of almond oil. You may use a label and some pretty ribbon, which you can also get from The Reject Shop!

There is an assortment of cute little jars and glass containers at The Reject Shop just waiting to be filled with yummy scented wax and made into a candle for Mother’s Day!

All you need is candle wax, a glass jar and a wick with a metal stopper. The process of melting the wax and pouring into the jars can be tricky, so make sure you follow instructions when necessary and keep safe. The end result will be these gorgeous candles your Mum can display in her home!

For other budget-friendly gift ideas for mum, such as perfumes (starting from $5), photo frames, cosy slippers and yummy chocolates, visit your local The Reject Shop!

This post is sponsored by us. All images, opinions and words are from Stay At Home Mum

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Tired of eating baked beans so you can purchase that beautiful serving tray you have bookmarked in your magazine over 3 months ago? Well no need to do either as we can show you how to put a personal spill on a serving tray and friends will be asking you where you purchased it from.

Instead of spending a fortune on something fancy, here’s a guide on how to make one with savvy products around the house.

Unused or new large photo frame (without a stand)

Take apart the frame, removing all unnecessary paper out from the frame and pencil each corner so you know where to cut. 

Use the ruler to help create a straight line for you to cut the wrapping paper to the size of the glass frame.

Use the ruler to smooth out the paper to ensure it fits in nicely. You may need to snip off any excess paper.

Step 4
Insert the backing of the frame and secure it down.

Flip it over so you see your stylish new serving tray.

Now go get the kids to make you a cuppa while you bask in your glory and sheer fabulousness.

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