We promised the girls before Christmas last year that we would be getting some chickens. It's been on my to-do list since we moved down here, what 2 and a half years ago now, and the nagging for a dog finally had to be put to bed. I am not ready for a dog, so chickens it is. It's been there with the … [Read more...]
Hayman Island
April 28, 2013 by 12 Comments
The last day of the conference was spent at the beautiful Hayman Island which has long been on my 'one day if I'm lucky I'll get there' travel destinations. I've spent many a moment drooling over photos of this resort online and through other people's photos but had heard that over the past few … [Read more...]
And so the next day…
April 27, 2013 by 2 Comments
We were up bright and early with our bags packed to be transferred to Hayman by ferry. We had another conferencing session in the morning before hightailing it back down to the ferry to be transferred over to Daydream Island for a chance to feed some stingrays and fish. Daydream Island was like … [Read more...]
An afternoon at Whitehaven Beach
April 25, 2013 by 20 Comments
This afternoon we were lucky enough to be treated to an amazing boat trip out to Whitehaven Beach about an hour out into the islands from where we are based at Airlie Beach. After a morning inside in a conference room it was the perfect escape given that the weather was QLD PERFECT. The beach has … [Read more...]
‘Working’ in the Whitsundays
April 24, 2013 by 15 Comments
This afternoon we arrived up in the beautiful Whitsundays landing on Hamilton Island. It was just I imagined it to be: crystal clear waters with dark green islands popping up in between. We had to catch a ferry back to the mainland to Airlie Beach where we are staying for the next 2 nights. It's hot … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 10
April 23, 2013 by 25 Comments
Deary me we had a great holiday. Between Melbourne and Mollymook the girls managed to catch up with every single one of their cousins and they loved each and every minute. The kids are all of an age now where they just head off together in a gang to do God knows what, for hours at a time. Any fights … [Read more...]
Jiggity jig
April 22, 2013 by 42 Comments
We got home this morning after 11 nights away. It was freezing when we got here but I immediately set to work doing that crazy thing I do when I get home from a holiday - unpack and restore domestic order to the house at a pace of a mad woman possessed. I unpacked. I washed. I vacuumed and dusted … [Read more...]
Remembering
April 20, 2013 by 19 Comments
This weekend we are away down the coast with Rob's side of the family for a reunion of sorts - a coming together of all the cousins and Aunts and Uncles to spend a weekend together and remember Rob's Grandparents and Aunty. While they have been gone for many years now, it was a great idea by Rob's … [Read more...]
New Dettol Mission for Health post up
April 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This month over at Dettol Mission for Health I'm talking about the hardest working ingredients in my kitchen. When I’m cooking for the girls I’m always looking for ways to use the same ingredient over and over again. It’s a good way to cut corners when you are pressed for time, it can also be … [Read more...]
Road trippin’: Gundagai
April 18, 2013 by 30 Comments
There's no question, I'm a country girl at heart. Growing up I spent all my holidays at my Grandparents house in Branxton and Greta in the upper Hunter of NSW. My Grandfather was the Station Msaster of these train stations and their house was always alongside these country stations. I have memories … [Read more...]
Coffee with spunkrats
April 18, 2013 by 16 Comments
Tuesday morning I got to hang out with some blogging mates {Gourmet Girlfriend & Green Been) for a coffee or two. I'm sure it seems strange to some people, catching up with people you have met online and not in real life before, but I can assure you that in my years of experience of doing it, … [Read more...]
From paddock to plate: Inglewood Chicken
April 17, 2013 by 25 Comments
A sponsored post for Inglewood Farms Note: this post discusses the killing of birds for meat consumption. If you think it might make you feel a little queasy or uneasy, it’s probably best to tune into the blog again tomorrow. In my last post for Inglewood I showed you guys a bit of the behind … [Read more...]
Ladies Lunch: Heide Museum of Modern Art
April 16, 2013 by 2 Comments
Today we ventured out for a ladies lunch with my Mum and sister (sans children) to the wonderful Heide Museum for a beautiful lunch and a wander about the gallery and sculpture garden. The lunch in the cafe was sensational - I had a corn chowder with soft shell crab and a dessert that looked as … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence {Season 3 Ep 4}
April 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In this episode Neighbour and I discuss the Iron Lady, who we'd pay to email, The VOICE being back, Game of Thrones sauciness, cubist philanthropy, and apps that assist in personal decision making. You can listen here: Or download through iTunes here: … [Read more...]
Hot stuff I’ve got in Melbourne
April 15, 2013 by 32 Comments
Thank you all for your patience as I try to work out blogging from my new home. It's been a tricky few days, with lots of hiccups and learning, not helped by the fact that I've been more interested in offline life, than online. Hence my daily post at almost 9pm at night! I've had a lovely few days … [Read more...]
Saturday
April 13, 2013 by 20 Comments
People that know me would know my love of a simple lunch with people that you love. Yesterday we had one of those lunches at my Brother's place. Good food. Good company. Good weather. Good wine. Good all round. Would you take a lunch over a dinner? Me too. … [Read more...]
Road trippin’
April 12, 2013 by 3 Comments
There's nothing quite like a road trip is there? The driving through open countryside. The freedom. The feeling of escaping the everyday. And the noise from small people from the backseat demanding a snake, a drink of water, a book, a particular song, ANOTHER round of eye spy or "I went to the … [Read more...]
Well, it’s about bloody time
April 12, 2013 by 38 Comments
Hello there! Do you like what we’ve done here? As I like to say a little spruce up and now the old girl is now “fresh as THE DAY”. The change took a lot longer than we initially thought and I have to apologise for the blog silence here all week. I started blogging almost 7 years ago now with a … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 9
April 6, 2013 by 19 Comments
Hockey season started yesterday. Daisy had an outstanding first game, helped by the fact all her cousins were visiting from Melbourne and she had a 5 strong cheer strong with Grandma & Papa being there as well. … [Read more...]
ANTHROPOLOGIE giveaway winner!
April 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Thanks so much for everyone who entered this FAB giveaway...and thanks to Aussie for putting it on for me! Without waiting ANY further, the two winners are: # 112 Stevie Lauren with this comment: Thankyou BabyMac and Aussie for this AH-MAZE-ING opportunity! And what a fabulous reminisce about … [Read more...]
