No prettier time of year down here than when it's Tulip Time. I popped in there this morning with Mum and Luce on a bleak and cold Monday morning but all that colour instantly lifted our moods. Everywhere you turned it was more blooms. I think tulips are right up there for me as my favourites. … [Read more...]
Arlington Milne high-end giveaway worth $329!
September 16, 2016 by 63 Comments
This giveaway is now closed and a winner has been chosen! Vanessa won with this great comment: "Because I would be so grateful firstly. Secondly, I have bags, but seemingly none big enough to carry my kids’ jumpers, toys, matchbox cars, lego and snacks because obviously no one else has bags or … [Read more...]
Baked Camembert
September 15, 2016 by 28 Comments
You know when you eat something and it's THAT good that it's all you can think about? And then you eat it AGAIN because you beg the person to make it again, because it was THAT good. And then you have to make it yourself because, well you know the rest. This is it. Something so simple, so … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: the washing hang out
September 14, 2016 by 102 Comments
Thank you for your help in solving the issue of the pillow up/down thing. There's not much more I like discussing than the mindless, menial tasks that make up my day, dissecting the way we all go about out business in various ways. I've said it before and I will say it again, I never claimed to be … [Read more...]
9 Good Things
September 13, 2016 by 13 Comments
1. 15 month old Maggie. Occasionally cranky, but mostly the actual sweetest thing I have ever had the pleasure of spending time with. My favourite bit of this good thing? When I chase her down the hallway to her SHREIK'S of joy! The other two just roll their eyes at me and ask for food. Squealing … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: sensational sides
September 12, 2016 by 6 Comments
My mid week cooking is pretty much all about the sides rather than whatever protein we have. There could be some good sauso's on the BBQ, some chicken thighs, a roast something, but the sides are where its at. Here are some ideas for some sensational sides for your mid week cooking (which if you are … [Read more...]
To a Monday in Spring!
September 11, 2016 by 46 Comments
We went to a memorial service last last week for a friend's elderly Mother who had passed away. Our friend is very dear to us all and especially to the girls, so we took them along to pay their respects. They haven't been to many memorials or funerals before, we are very lucky to have both parents … [Read more...]
The joy of a hotel stay
September 8, 2016 by 58 Comments
Recently I have had the pleasure of a few stays in hotels. Honestly, it's one of my absolute pleasures in life. Is there anything better than crisp, white hotel bedlinen? Towels freshly stacked ready for use that someone else will pick up off the ground? Blinds that will shut until pitch … [Read more...]
BabyMac Long Lunch: The Debrief
September 7, 2016 by 36 Comments
Firstly I need to apologise for the fact that this post has been so long coming! All of you have been very patient waiting for it...but it's here at last! It's been over a month now since I held a BabyMac Long Lunch to celebrate 10 years of the blog and took the chance to host a lunch praying … [Read more...]
Full & thorough reporting
September 6, 2016 by 26 Comments
Time we had a full debrief over the past week as I have been actually doing stuff other than washing and hanging with the baby, so let's discuss that shall we? OK great, make a cuppa and pull up a pew. Last Monday I put the kids to bed, packed my bag and hightailed it up to Sydney for a week of … [Read more...]
Father’s Day 2016
September 5, 2016 by 16 Comments
Oh we have had some good Father's Days around here can anyone recall the "Happy Fucking Father's Day of 2009?" Oh dear lord I swear to God I still have an eye twitch from it. There's usually some kind of drama on these days of parenthood. They always involve someone spilling a coffee or children … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: Spring time = Salad time
September 5, 2016 by 4 Comments
Have you (in the southern hemisphere that is) had a touch of some magnificent spring weather? Heaven help me...it's THAT good for the soul. Some warmth, the buzzing of bees, the greening of fdead winter grass and the blooming of buds everywhere you look...it's impossible not to get a spring in your … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: made bed pillow, up or down?
September 2, 2016 by 50 Comments
You guys, I've had an epiphany (rae) recently and I thought I best confess it amongst you guys, because I know you'll get it. I think I've been making my bed wrong. I know. You see, when I make my bed, I have the pillows sitting flat against the mattress. You know, how you sleep on it. … [Read more...]
Hanging at Ruthie’s
September 1, 2016 by 5 Comments
Yesterday I had the very rare opportunity to visit my mate Ruthie. I hadn't seen her in the longest time, 2 years? Maybe 3? But time didn't matter, we managed to pick off exactly where we last left off. Lots of laughs. Belly laughs. Hugs. Coffees. And the kind of conversations that never get … [Read more...]
Me and my paper towel, a love story if you will
August 31, 2016 by 98 Comments
This giveaway has now ended and a winner chosen: ANDREW with this fabulously funny comment: "I can’t help but feel you’ve neglected to speak about a ply rating; whilst this may have been alluded to in addressing integrity and structure, I do feel it requires a special reference. I wouldn’t … [Read more...]
Maggie is 15 months old!
August 30, 2016 by 12 Comments
Facebook showed me earlier this week that this time last year Maggie looked like this: And now look at her! 15 months old. I'm with you girlfriend, it's entirely too much to deal with. I can't EVEN. Miss Maggie Roslyn ticked over 15 months a week or so ago (on my birthday in … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: chicken
August 29, 2016 by 4 Comments
We recently (FINALLY) have home delivery shopping and for the past month that I have been using it I have been SO excited that I don't have to find the time to get Maggie to the supermarket for all those bits & pieces that I can't get from the butcher/fruit & veggie shop. Talk about a game … [Read more...]
Re-wind
August 26, 2016 by 19 Comments
A few Saturday's ago I was home with the baby as I had both big kids at hockey (thank you Maggie for being born and thank you Rob for taking them) and Maggie was down for her morning sleep. I was flicking around the TV as I had managed to get all my jobs done when I stumbled across a gold mine. THE … [Read more...]
Maggie in the mornings
August 25, 2016 by 31 Comments
Oh that time of year when the day starts getting brighter earlier and earlier and with it, the rising of the smalls. For the past week or so its started. 5.30am. 5.15am. Even the odd in the 4's which I have managed to convince her that is entirely not OK so we stay in bed together, her slapping my … [Read more...]
Things to cook for a new Mum/someone doing it tough
August 24, 2016 by 22 Comments
One of the most common emails I get from people is asking what I think would be good to cook for someone who either had a baby or who was going through a tough time with a family illness or death. They both provide the same purpose: fuel someone with not only food but some love that you have poured … [Read more...]
