I've had a good week of shopping round here - managed to get quite a bit done and even better, got the things that I DO have and got them wrapped. At least I have an idea of where I'm at. I've got 3 school days left, which is 3 days to get the rest of it done. Blimey. Here's the last of my … [Read more...]
Monday Meal Ideas: Bring a plate
December 14, 2015 by 7 Comments
How was your weekend? Host a Christmas gathering of some description? Or did you go to one? It's certainly the time of the year for it isn't it? I thought I'd share a few ideas for things that you can take when you are asked to bring a plate. Salads are always good, but here' some other ideas for … [Read more...]
One thing: The clothes shuffle
December 13, 2015 by 39 Comments
I think part of being a Mum is spending an inordinate amount of time managing drawers. Clothes drawers. Re-folding things shoved and rolled back in, moving the things that no longer fit out, putting freshly laundered things back in, and putting brand new (or freshly hand-me-down) stuff back in. It's … [Read more...]
Get the girls out! A Bella Bathers Giveaway
December 11, 2015 by 110 Comments
A winner has been chosen for this giveaway (Shelley: see in the comments below). Thanks for entering So I was lucky enough to receive some GORGEOUS swimmers from a lovely reader of the blog and her business Bella Bathers. And they have been sitting on my desk for well over a month, staring at me, … [Read more...]
The Flavours of Christmas: Smoked salmon with Created with Jamie
December 10, 2015 by 21 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths There are a couple of staples at my place for Christmas. There’s always some kind of seafood (usually a prawn or smoked salmon), always a Christmas cocktail and there is ALWAYS dill. It’s the ultimate flavour for me when entertaining whether it’s used in canapés, … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 80
December 9, 2015 by 34 Comments
Did you see Kimmy and Kanye and North have named their newest baby boy? Congrats! I have an unhealthy love and passion for all things Kardashian (I won't hear a bad word said about them shhhhhh) so I was most pleased with the development and may or may not have been checking in on Kimmy's … [Read more...]
This is Christmas: The joy of baking
December 8, 2015 by 37 Comments
A sponsored post for Westfield Christmas day is the Grand Final in the Kitchen. The ultimate cook off as you juggle tiredness, over excited children, extra family members, hot weather and a desire for perfection that would meet Mary Berry’s Christmas special. Of course inevitably something … [Read more...]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
December 7, 2015 by 12 Comments
We put the Christmas decorations up on the weekend! YESSSSSS the place now looks and even better SMELLS like Christmas! Cue angels singing... This weekend well and truly felt like that crazy Christmas time of the year with a lovely lunch for my Brother's birthday at my Mum's place yesterday … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: Seafood
December 7, 2015 by 4 Comments
Are we there yet?! Man, while the days and weeks (and year for that matter) are speeding by, we are all feeling it here in the Macdonald house. Colds, tiredness and a general sense of grump is high round these parts as we limp towards the end of the school year. I have been trying to think about … [Read more...]
One thing: Make the damn cake already
December 6, 2015 by 19 Comments
I've been REALLY good whittling down my lists and inboxes the past few weeks trying to get to the end of year deadline so I can have some time off and try to embrace "Holiday Beth" who the family loves! As I mentioned in my podcast this week with Neighbour, everyone in my family loves Holiday … [Read more...]
Baby Files #6
December 4, 2015 by 31 Comments
So this week I took a photo of Mags in an arm chair this week as I often do. This time she was even more thrilled with herself because she can now sit up all by herself! Well, she sometimes just gets the leans and face plants but mostly she is good to go! Why yes, she is winking at me. As I … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence {Season 5 Ep 3}
December 3, 2015 by 1 Comment
This week, Neighbour and I talk getting our christmas bake on, David Pocock saving rhinos shirtless, the 7 things you should be doing in the bedroom (apparently), what we've been watching (or not watching) and phubbing...(which is on fleek... supposedly) You can listen to it online here: … [Read more...]
How to make a Kransekake
December 3, 2015 by 14 Comments
I am well and truly in my happy place at the moment. You know why? CHRISTMAS COOKING SHOWS HAVE BEGUN. Last night I put the girls into bed, collapsed on the couch and literally squealed with joy when I saw Paul and Mary on the Lifestyle Food channel with their Great British Bake off Christmas … [Read more...]
Let me entertain you
December 2, 2015 by 34 Comments
Last night Rob, Mags and I hightailed it up to the big smoke for a few hours. It was a whirlwind trip, leaving home just before 4 and getting home just after 10pm. We were heading up to an event at Bank of America Merrill Lynch of all places for a collection of work by Australian artist Guy Maestri … [Read more...]
Christmas Shopping Ideas #2: Kids
December 1, 2015 by 21 Comments
Oh man. Somehow my intentions of getting organised with my shopping have lead me NOWHERE. I've managed to get a few things, but suddenly it's bloody well December and now I am just in normal shopping mode, heading towards panic stations rather than organised. Oh well, one day when I'm not so busy … [Read more...]
The tree(s) are up!
November 30, 2015 by 27 Comments
I have very strict Christmas deco's policy. In so much as it HAS to be December before they are allowed out. Last year I may have gone early by a day because I was a nesting mofo and Rob was away but this year there's still nothing out (must remember to get the Advent Calendar out from the … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: Summer Food
November 30, 2015 by 4 Comments
It's alarming to note that tomorrow is SUMMER. Probably not so much because of the weather given that we have already had some seriously hot stuff already, but more so for the date because that means that whether we like it or not, it's December. School will be finishing, Christmas is fast … [Read more...]
One thing: Teeth
November 29, 2015 by 18 Comments
Oh my goodness this week was a not a good one for me and teeth. You will remember that a while ago I was terrified of going to the dentist but it had been 10 years for a check up, and it was well and truly time to go and get a loose filling sorted. Well that passed, a simple request for a return … [Read more...]
The thing about stuff
November 27, 2015 by 51 Comments
I'm at my Mum's place today helping her go through her place to start packing up for their move to the Highlands in late January. They get the keys to their place tomorrow and can slowly move stuff down there so we start the fun task of going through cupboards, giving stuff away, chucking stuff away … [Read more...]
Tales of a 3rd time Mum
November 26, 2015 by 47 Comments
There are ways as a 3rd time that things are SO much better. You are more relaxed, you know that you pretty much won't kill your baby and they will be OK. Ish. You tend not to give a shit about what people think and this can mean that you refuse to read any books on what babies "should" be doing at … [Read more...]
