Growing up in the city the only knowledge I had of "shows" was the Royal Easter Show in Sydney and still then, it was just a chance for us to go on some rides and get some show bags. I really had no idea of the importance of these shows for the country people behind them and what a big deal it … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: Salads
February 22, 2016 by 5 Comments
It's taken me many weeks to finally feel like we are in the swing of the school year, but with healthier kids and routines well and truly underway I feel like I can re-start my kick to the health front. I was doing so well with my exercise with my sister but it literally all turned upside down when … [Read more...]
One thing: That appointment
February 21, 2016 by 20 Comments
I'm hobbling around this morning after moving my Mum and Step Dad into their new house yesterday. I've spent the past few days scrubbing, packing, reminiscing, laughing and sweating! Last night I crashed out in bed and a few hours woke to not being able to move...I'm not the spring chicken I used to … [Read more...]
Mum Uniform update with Frankie4 shoes + Giveaway!
February 19, 2016 by 213 Comments
Note: The giveaway has now closed and the winner chosen! The lucky Jody D won with this comment: "The answer to my prayers! I work with BEAUTIFUL Special Needs kids full time at a wonderful inclusive high school and have searched high and low for closed in shoes that look smart enough to accompany … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence podcast {Season 5 Ep 5}
February 18, 2016 by 8 Comments
Neighbour and I are back for 2016 (FINALLY!) and hoping to commit properly to a fortnightly episode for you....thank you for being so patient with us! This week, Neighbour and I discuss the joys of Whooping Cough, lockout-laws, show entries, the Super Bowl (yes - the Super Bowl. Don't worry, it … [Read more...]
The first 1000 days
February 17, 2016 by 23 Comments
A sponsored post for Bupa When you think back to when you had a baby what were the most challenging times? When were the times when you needed support the most? Was it when you were pregnant, or trying to get pregnant? Sick as a dog and unable to do the most simplest of tasks? Was it … [Read more...]
Maggie is 9 months old!
February 16, 2016 by 52 Comments
We're on a number 9 roll this week as Maggie today rolls over to 9 months old. Longer out than in...? Something like that. In any case, the 8th month of her life can be summed up in one photograph: HOLY SHIT. What a month it's been. Probably one of the worst of my parenting career with all … [Read more...]
Daisy turned 9 {somehow}
February 15, 2016 by 31 Comments
According to the calendar (because honestly, how could it even be) my first born daughter turned nine yesterday. That's 9 whole years of her being here, bringing to the world all the wonderful things that make up Daisy May. We've had such a shitty time of late that we were all looking forward to … [Read more...]
Monday Meal Ideas: Show time!
February 15, 2016 by 12 Comments
Friends, big week in the kitchen this week for on Thursday I have to drop my entries into the local show! I'm going to be throwing a very wide net across a few different categories (if I can find the time this week amongst everything else) and I'll be happy with just getting them in and competing … [Read more...]
One thing: A supercell of little annoying things
February 14, 2016 by 15 Comments
My #onething list just continually grows but this week there were so many little #onethings that I felt like I had to do my best to tackle the lot in one fell swoop. All those little things that all need doing but require their own individual trips to here or there for this or that, you know the … [Read more...]
Solving the Big Issues: Buttering the sambo
February 12, 2016 by 49 Comments
I am very lucky to have Rob around in the mornings helping out with the kids, making me coffee, pointing out current affairs that are going on in the world and generally making me laugh. He points out that I am like a Whirling Dervish cleaning plates and knifes and cups before they are finished, I … [Read more...]
How do you like them apples?
February 11, 2016 by 42 Comments
I feel you girlfriend. There's this thing that my children do that makes me go bat shit crazy. Well, one of the things at least. They might be having a discussion about something, say, like apples. And Daisy will say that you can eat and apple this way. And Harper may realise that while you can … [Read more...]
Salt Therapy
February 10, 2016 by 44 Comments
It occurred to me the other day (not that I'm obsessed with time or anything at the moment) that we haven't really had a good day (you know where we do something fun or nice that everyone enjoys together and everyone is happy and well) since about the 3rd Jan. It also occurs to me when I trawl … [Read more...]
Dinner hack: Schnitty shortcut
February 9, 2016 by 49 Comments
During the holidays I made the girls some pikelets for morning tea, it must have been pretty early on to show such caring and wholesome ways, but they were made with quite a bit of leftover mixture leftover in the fridge which I thought I'd use the next day. Later that night I went to make schnitty … [Read more...]
Children’s book Giveaway: Wish Soup
February 8, 2016 by 35 Comments
Out of all the things that I love about living here in the Highlands my very favourite thing, hands down, would be the weather. The seasons. How I know that winter is coming because the daphne starts to bud and the hellebores flower. When the clematis and wisteria is out around the house it's … [Read more...]
Monday Meal Ideas: This old thing
February 8, 2016 by 8 Comments
OK Monday, let's start over again shall we? Each week I think good, thank GOODNESS that last week is behind us because SHIT, that was pretty bad. And then we have a week like we just had, and I think thank GOODNESS that week is behind us because SHIT. Are we sensing a pattern here? In any case, … [Read more...]
One thing: My desk
February 7, 2016 by 26 Comments
I don't have an office or anywhere Pinterest worthy where I sit and work. In reality there is a desk that sits against a wall near the girls bedrooms that mostly gets "stuff" put on it, mail and the like and where my laptop sits and re-charges. It's where I end up filing away all our paperwork and … [Read more...]
Smells like teen spirit
February 5, 2016 by 78 Comments
Yesterday morning I found myself with a few spare hours so where else to go for some alone time? Big W of course! I know, it's a sad state of affairs around here. I wanted to go over to the shopping centre where Big dubs is because I also needed to get to office works and a few other places that all … [Read more...]
Cycling
February 4, 2016 by 82 Comments
Oh hello Thursday, welcome. Perhaps you should put on a flak jacket before coming too close though. Urgh I tell you what, the PMT I get right after having kids is some of the very worst kind I ever get. I know because I searched it on the blog and every time it seems to be worse in … [Read more...]
A brain fart, if you will
February 3, 2016 by 50 Comments
Anyone else finding it a little hard to get their back to normal life groove back? I said to Rob the other day it feels a little like I am in slow motion, just unable to get fully into the swing of all the tasks that are usually easy. I suppose it's been the exhaustion from sickness, combined with a … [Read more...]
