After the great time had at 10 year Blogging long lunch last year (as well as lots of requests from people that missed out) I really wanted to try and get a few more events up and running again this year so it gives me a chance to meet more of YOU guys. While I have plans to head interstate and … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: It’s Show time!
March 6, 2017 by 2 Comments
Friends, it's a BIG week in the kitchen this week with our local show on this weekend. I have spent the morning closely studying the form guide and working out what I'll enter. Big pressure given the wins last year, but it's time to step up and defend the 2017 Champion Preserve which was indeed a … [Read more...]
Week 4 Update: #febulous (that’s a wrap!)
March 3, 2017 by 24 Comments
You guys! #febulous is done and dusted and despite having to use a Snapchat filter (I have three kids who can blame me?) I am all like THIS: Officially loving myself sick. I did it! And you can tell I did it! I'm feeling proud of my efforts and determined to try and keep the momentum … [Read more...]
A tide of flesh: getting fitted for a bra
March 2, 2017 by 40 Comments
This morning I had a spare moment and a feral toddler so thought what better than doing something I have been putting off for a LONG time: getting fitted for a bra! I know how to have a good time! It's been a year now since I stopped breastfeeding, and yet I found myself STILL wearing … [Read more...]
BabyMac & Beef: the REAL 15 minute meal challenge
March 1, 2017 by 4 Comments
A Sponsored post for BetteronBeef.com.au I know that we all fall into the weekly dinner ruts. I mean it’s RELENTLESS. I have my go-to’s that seem to pop up every week. I want something tasty and quick and I want to make sure that it gets eaten. That usually means I stick with things that are … [Read more...]
That thing from overseas
February 28, 2017 by 27 Comments
I'm finding it hard to focus on much at the moment...out trip to NY is fast approaching and becoming more real as each day passes. Rob and I email each other places to eat and go and do and sometimes just text messages about it with the countdown whilst it's best not to mention it too loudly with … [Read more...]
One thing: the old chest of drawers
February 27, 2017 by 22 Comments
Last week in the super cell of "getting shit done" I was on a ROLL. Found myself getting through so many annoying #onething jobs that I was pretty much looking for more just because I knew I would get them done! You guys will be happy to know that I also dropped off EVERY bag of goods to various … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: my favourite asian dishes
February 27, 2017 by 6 Comments
Hello friends, how are you this Monday morning? We've got another wet and dreary day here today and for the 3rd day in a row now...a jumper on! How good is that?! Here we are staring down at another week filled with things to do, people to see, work to do, walks to walk. I'm excited that it's going … [Read more...]
Saturday afternoon High Tea @ Milton Park
February 25, 2017 by 18 Comments
This morning when we woke up, the mists had rolled in, the temperature had dropped and it well and truly felt like Autumn was not very far away. Such a lovely break from this relentlessly hot summer. I spent the morning running around dropping off to parties, getting bits and pieces and answering … [Read more...]
My top 7 tips for making your house a home
February 24, 2017 by 12 Comments
In my clean out FRENZY this past week I have also had a serious case of the Suzie Homemakers...I have been cleaning walls and floors, cupboards and rearranging existing furniture and moving paintings around. So satisfying! And a change is as good as a holiday I reckon so perhaps this weekend you can … [Read more...]
Two
February 23, 2017 by 20 Comments
Two is a pretty cute age. Sure, there's tantrums and all the bits that go with it. But it's mostly sweet little people emerging with sentences and words and playing and innocence and joy. As for these two? Well. It's an absolute joy to have them here, growing up together. Two peas in a pod. … [Read more...]
Week 3 Update: #febulous
February 22, 2017 by 14 Comments
This week should be called: PRODUCTIVITY EXPERT LEVEL UNLOCKED. It's been a BIG week friends. Filled to the brim every day and even with things added in as I went that I didn't even know I could do. Could all this be the effects of #febulous I ask you? I had a chat on the phone to my brother … [Read more...]
The Dead Wombat
February 21, 2017 by 23 Comments
I've been going for the odd morning or evening walk lately, and have been reminded what a thoughtful time it can be when you clear your mind and focus on the immediate one foot in front of the other thing. It's a wonderful time for self reflection, for creativity and ideas, for looking at the simple … [Read more...]
Help! My organisation moon is rising & I’m exhausted
February 20, 2017 by 20 Comments
If you follow me on Instagram you would have seen a FLURRY of activity at Casa BabyMac over the weekend the likes not seen since I was knocked up with Mags back in late 2014. I'm not entirely sure what's going on (is there an eclipse rising in my virgo moon or something?) but I haven't even been … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: get some greens in ya!
February 20, 2017 by 2 Comments
Oh Monday! Here we are again. I am kicking goals this #maintenancemonday with the world's biggest laundry pile looking slightly smaller. Superior washing conditions here today friends, windy and sunny (but a chilly autumnal feel in the air) bound to put a pep in your step after these hot weeks we … [Read more...]
One thing: Maggie gets her own room {at last}
February 19, 2017 by 44 Comments
We had some free time this weekend without Rob working so we decided to tackle a project that has been on the #onething list for some time now. And by some time, I mean like 18 months or so. Cough. This one thing: Moving Maggie into her own room, For those of you not playing along, #onething … [Read more...]
Maggie is 21 months old!
February 16, 2017 by 22 Comments
Where does a month go?! I'm with you Mags. It's entirely NOT Ok that you will be 2 in just 3 months time. But despite all the protest and crankiness that we feel about the situation, here we are Miss 21 months old. Full of new words, an obsession with her older sister, a love for the dummy … [Read more...]
Week 2 update: #febulous
February 15, 2017 by 23 Comments
This week should be called: NERVES OF STEEL. The initial shock to the system has worn off and suddenly the novelty is the new normal. It's never pretty week 2, but I did it. Let's check in on some of the goals that I started out with at the start of the month: 1. Exercising every day I … [Read more...]
And now Daisy is 10
February 14, 2017 by 22 Comments
I had a lovely (and rare) moment this morning where I woke up before the baby told me to GED UP GED UP and I walked out to the lounge room where I got a quiet and big cuddle with my 10 year old Daisy. 10! I know it's the start of a big decade for her. One where she goes from a girl to a teen to a … [Read more...]
10 things parenting has taught me
February 13, 2017 by 21 Comments
Tomorrow marks 10 years since I went from being a woman, daughter, wife etc etc to a Mum. I remember so clearly waddling around the day before Daisy was born, I do believe Rob and I went out and celebrated our last day together as just us with a milkshake at the place we met for the very first time … [Read more...]
