I was driving home from the library this morning with Harper in the back reading to herself in her non stop 2 year old chatter when I heard the news about Azaria Chamberlain. That a coroner has found, 32 years later, that it was in fact a Dingo that took and killed that small baby girl. It's hard to … [Read more...]
Over The Back Fence {Episode 8}
June 11, 2012 by 9 Comments
This week Neighbour and I discuss the Jubilee, Brad's buffness and the age old question...just how often should one wash their sheets and towels?Listen here or download in itunes... … [Read more...]
Having a ball
June 10, 2012 by 29 Comments
The hangover from last night consisted of me eating eggs with chorizo for a salty fix for breakfast, then some jam (eaten straight off a knife from the jar for some sweet) some tea, some sausage rolls, some brownies and then finally some more alcohol. Kids and big nights just don't mix do they? The … [Read more...]
Winter Wonderland
June 8, 2012 by 23 Comments
They always say that the June weekend is the coldest weekend down here. I just put on my gumboots and took a walk. And it's cold. Almost minus 2. But it's so breathtakingly beautiful, and wintery out there.Once the frost melts it's busy busy finalising things for the ball tonight. My little sis and … [Read more...]
Because I said so
June 8, 2012 by 56 Comments
You didn't think that was going to stop me from going to NYC now did you? I didn't think so.You guys! I'm going to New York. I'm going to Blogher. I'm sponsoring myself. I'm going to eat oversized pizza and hot dogs. I'm going to have a coffee in a diner hopefully with a piece of pie. I'm going to … [Read more...]
Smile!
June 7, 2012 by 42 Comments
Today I woke up with butterflies in my belly. I set my alarm for the first time, in like ever, because I had places to be, things to do. The hall had to be set up for the ball, I had the Kidspot announcement at 10, I had a cameraman from the Project coming at 1. A BIG DAY. Oh, and the sun was … [Read more...]
A contradiction
June 6, 2012 by 48 Comments
If you haven't worked it out by now, I'm a bit of a fruitcake when it comes to things around the house. I sweep like a mad woman each and every day and if there is a crumb on my floor, DEAR GOD it will be swept it. We know my thoughts on a well made bed, or washing up. I am thorough. Anal. Neat. … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: By special request
June 5, 2012 by 105 Comments
I love the passion that everyone has for the mundane in our lives. The strict "rules" and "guidelines" that we set upon ourselves and that we adhere to day in, day out. The sharing and the conversations started by these posts warm the very cockles of my household heart.Today, I bring you, the … [Read more...]
Weekend blog posts by numbers: 1
June 4, 2012 by 11 Comments
Bowls of popcorn consumed by me: 1Boxes of maltesers consumed by me: 1Exercise done: 0Ml's of rain fallen at home: 50Visits outside of home all weekend: 3Games of hockey won: 1Goals scored by Daisy Macdonald: 1Bottles of wine consumed by yours truly: 2, OK 3Bowls of chicken soup served up: 4Banana … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence {Episode 7}
June 3, 2012 by 4 Comments
This week we discuss Gina's fashion sense, Brad Pitt and the upcoming local ball! Riveting stuff people, riveting. Or you can download in itunes here: … [Read more...]
i Babies
June 2, 2012 by 15 Comments
I am constantly amazed at how easily my kids navigate their way around technology. Phones, ipads, laptops, they just seem to get it don't they? I wonder what they will see in their lifetimes?Don't you think it's hard to believe that that just 15 years ago there was no internet? Or email? Letters … [Read more...]
Friday thoughts
June 1, 2012 by 14 Comments
Goodness ME it's been a busy week. The weeks are just flying by and the moment which is great and exhausting at the same time. It's Monday and then the next thing I know it's Friday afternoon in JUNE. I'd quite like to slow things down for a bit, next thing I know it will be Christmas.The week has … [Read more...]
Here we go…again…
May 30, 2012 by 37 Comments
Sunday afternoon after we got back from our lovely weekend escape with the Woog clan we got some drive through Maccas because we had been driving for 3 hours, we needed to feed the kids and it was easy. I rolled a medium Quarter Pounder meal (standard procedure for me) and nailed that quicker than … [Read more...]
Kidspot Ford Territory Top 50: A Woman’s Perspective
May 29, 2012 by 36 Comments
This is the 4th and final post for the Kidspot Top 5 Bloggers Challenge. You can read the others here here and here.What does a woman really need? To be happy? Truly happy? Sure, someone who loves them doesn’t hurt. Good health, a successful and fulfilling career, to be understood and appreciated, … [Read more...]
Weekending: By the Beach
May 28, 2012 by 55 Comments
We always have plenty of visitors come and stay with us here at home but it's pretty rare that we ever actually get invited anywhere ourselves. So when Mrs Woog invited us to Mackeral beach in Pittwater with them it took me approximately 3.4 seconds before saying "um, WHAT DO YOU RECKON? COURSE!". … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence {Episode 6}
May 28, 2012 by 6 Comments
This week Neighbour and I talk about food myths, Seal's slow descent into madness as well as Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Of course. Listen here: Or download through Itunes: … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: Yep, this one
May 24, 2012 by 87 Comments
It's time, don't you think? We've tackled the dishwasher, the butter/peanut butter, the condiments, the cups and the sheets! We've tackled them with curiosity, with attention to detail, with sheer passion and I know that this will bring out very strong views. It' time, yes, it's time.I have an … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Moroccan spiced salmon
May 23, 2012 by 28 Comments
I am ashamed, ashamed I tell you that it's been SO long since I posted a recipe. It's OK. I know. My focus has been elsewhere. But I'm back. OH BOY AM I BACK. I hope you'll have me. Last week at Friday drinks at the pub post School pick up I was chatting with one of the Mum's about dinner. I am … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence {Episode 5}
May 23, 2012 by 17 Comments
It's worth the wait...I promise! OK, maybe not, but we are back nonetheless. Neighbour is back and she's ready to talk about the "chicken incident". Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Tea for two
May 23, 2012 by 12 Comments
We had coffee a& hot chocolates and my favourite shop down here in the Highlands, Made by Others In Moss Vale. If you are ever in the area, check them out. You won't be disappointed! … [Read more...]
