A sponsored post for Westfield You spend months (OK who am I kidding) at least weeks or maybe days depending on how crazy the end of the year has been, thinking up a present for your kid that you think they will love. Something to challenge them. Something they have always wanted, or maybe even … [Read more...]
You’ve got a friend in me
November 5, 2015 by 59 Comments
Last night we were sitting around the dinner table having a great family convo. Some nights you get nothing, others, like last night, we got the lot! Who had a crush on who (pardon?!!) who did what, what's happening here, there and everywhere. It was very informative. The girls have got email … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 79
November 4, 2015 by 40 Comments
It's been a little like this round here. My favourite! It calls for this and this only. LOOK! Misty moors! I swear I can hear Cathy out there calling out. We even had the fire on last night! It's always like it this time of year - there are a few warm days and then a … [Read more...]
Kids in the Kitchen
November 3, 2015 by 93 Comments
A sponsored post for Healthy Active Kids I don’t know about you, but I have found that the older my kids have gotten, the less inclined I have been to get them to help out in the kitchen. When the girls were toddlers, cooking was an activity to help kill some time. We could cook a simple cake … [Read more...]
Make this for breakfast {or lunch or DINNER}
November 2, 2015 by 18 Comments
We've just had visitors for the weekend...my little sis and her husband, Archie and Kevin the dog. Look! Babies! It's just like we used to play with our My Childs when we were little, except now they are real life my childs! The actual best. I followed my advice (point number 3) from this … [Read more...]
Monday Meal Ideas: Mid week Chicken
November 2, 2015 by 6 Comments
I was hugely relieved this morning when I turned over my diary to the week ahead to see not all that much in there. No trips anywhere, no meetings, not too much running around, no visitors, but a normal (ish) week. I cannot wait to catch my breath and spend time at home, at my desk, churning through … [Read more...]
Burrawang General Store Cafe re-opens!
November 1, 2015 by 24 Comments
Exciting news for our little village...tomorrow (Monday 2nd November 2015) our local cafe, The Burrawang General Store Cafe re-opens after a long period of renovations by the new owners. This will probably only appeal to locals but I had to share the big news on here! I was lucky enough to get a … [Read more...]
Baby Files #4
October 30, 2015 by 41 Comments
It's been a VERY busy 10 days. Did I say very? VERY. We've travelled to Brisbane, and Adelaide and Sydney all with Mags in tow who is this impressed with it all: I swear all the kid wants to do is sleep in her own cot, a couple of times a day, for at least a week. I feel you lady, I do … [Read more...]
End of year socialising shortcuts
October 29, 2015 by 20 Comments
A sponsored post for La Famiglia Dead set I cannot believe that we are at this time of the year already. Promises of catching up before Christmas are starting, Melbourne cup around the corner and LOTS of drinks and social gatherings before Christmas which is fast approaching. GULP. We have … [Read more...]
Now I’ll be six for ever and ever
October 27, 2015 by 30 Comments
Six seems like a big deal. I noticed it with Daise and now I can see it with Harps. They just get big with 6. They lose some of that "little" that's both sad, but exciting. You might get some more understanding. Some ability to process emotions and feelings, a slight shift. Harper had a wonderful … [Read more...]
Bake me a {Birthday} cake
October 26, 2015 by 61 Comments
Friends, tomorrow it's THAT time of the year again. A big day on the baking calendar. No, it's not the Annual show. But it's a day I turn to a special book in my life. My favourite of ALL the cooking books. The bible. APPARENTLY Harper is no longer a baby?! I can't figure it out … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: The humble sauso
October 26, 2015 by 6 Comments
Dead set, where did last week go? I am sitting here in a dazed state trying to pick up the pieces and get on with another VERY busy week ahead of us. I need to do a grocery shop, prep for a 6th birthday party for a certain second born daughter tomorrow AND her class after school. We've got a trip … [Read more...]
The secrets of babies
October 25, 2015 by 73 Comments
I figured something out this weekend. Babies know secrets that we have all long forgotten. They KNOW stuff. Big stuff. We once knew it too I guess. I watched Maggie bring comfort to many people over the weekend as we farewelled Rob's Aunty who passed away after a battle for the past 5 or so … [Read more...]
New Christmas catalogue in the Oxfam Shop
October 23, 2015 by 16 Comments
I've seen a few smug status updates on Facebook of late saying that people have started to get Christmas presents sorted. Perhaps you're one of those people? Who know, organised. Who makes the best of sales throughout the year, putting things away like a good squirrel so that when it comes to … [Read more...]
Last night, that friend, those girls & THOSE SHOES
October 22, 2015 by 47 Comments
When I packed for Brisbane I literally bought carry on luggage - a few t shirts and shorts and a pair of jeans because I knew I was coming to NIKKI'S. She has quite the wardrobe...shoes especially and for a girl like me who doesn't take fashion and shoes all that seriously it's like Christmas day! … [Read more...]
Tuesday in Brisbane
October 21, 2015 by 37 Comments
Mags and I arrived in Brisbane yesterday afternoon for the event on tonight with Those Two Girls along with Jessica Rudd & Frances Whiting and had a delightful time at Nikki's place. We hightailed it to lunch locally, then home for a quiet afternoon before we Nikki hosted a gorgeous dinner for a … [Read more...]
The Baby Files #3
October 20, 2015 by 69 Comments
Want an insight into 22 seconds of what life sounds like round here these days? I mean really Maggie, could you be any sweeter? One of Daisy's friends had a sleepover on the weekend and kept asking me "are they screams of sadness or happiness?". Pure joy at ALL OF THE THINGS I think you'll … [Read more...]
A slippery slope…
October 19, 2015 by 55 Comments
Something funny has happened to me in the last few weeks. I can't quite pinpoint it, nor can I explain why it's happening now, but there's been an escalation, if you will, of my ageing. Or more precisely, in my descent transition to my Mother. Now we had our trip to Italy. My Mum has a strong … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: Veggo delights
October 19, 2015 by 6 Comments
It's the time of year (for me anyway) to get stuck into salads, veggies, anything a little more healthier with the sun shining and the threat of exposed skin growing stronger by the day. Trips to the fruit shop bring home lots of different fruits and veggies and our herb garden is BURSTING with … [Read more...]
Staying connected by food
October 17, 2015 by 6 Comments
A sponsored post for BUPA Today I'm over on the Blue Room talking about how I stay connected with the Greats in my life...through food of course. Recipes, tins and plates from my own Grandmothers and how my own girls are doing the same with their own Grandmothers and Fauxmas in the village. … [Read more...]
