You know what I did this morning? Ticked another thing off THE LIST. Now this one has been siting there for just shy of two years. TWO. And I know that because I just looked to see when this post was written. I finally went to the tree farm and purchased 6(!) new trees that were all on sale. My mate … [Read more...]
The Daily Edition: Afternoon Delight
February 27, 2014 by 21 Comments
Our Debrief panel from last year has had a makeover and today we launched the new segment aptly named Afternoon Delight. It's quite scary really, going on TV and looking like you have some kind of opinion on something, whilst appearing coherent and looking like I was not not dragged backwards … [Read more...]
Online resources for kids aged 4-10
February 27, 2014 by 4 Comments
It was the start of the School holidays that Daisy asked me if she could go online and 'learn something'. I must say I panicked a little - to this point the extent of her time online was to do Reading Eggs and Mathletics as part of her School learning and I had no idea where else to send her. So of … [Read more...]
The list
February 26, 2014 by 45 Comments
Whether Mercury is in retrograde or some such shit, I have tackled the new year with a sense of gusto and immediacy and have crossed off some long-held items on THE LIST. Now being a reasonably organised person, I have a number of lists that I deal with on any given day. I have the diary that has … [Read more...]
Round these parts: Moonacres organic farm
February 25, 2014 by 16 Comments
Yesterday our delivery of local organic goods arrived from a farm down the road filled with what's good right now: sone corn, kale, lots of apples, that kind of thing. Thought you might like to have a look around their farm...this article was originally published in the autumn edition of BEVERLEY … [Read more...]
National Museum of Australia
February 24, 2014 by 26 Comments
Last weekend when we were in Canberra the birthday girl asked if we could visit the Museum. I had no idea if there even WAS a museum, but a quick google search showed that there was and before we knew it we were headed that way for quick look around. The first thing that struck us was the … [Read more...]
BabyMac Houzz tour
February 23, 2014 by 92 Comments
I had a visit from a lovely local lady called Luci(that's a lot of L's) who came and took some snaps of our house for the website Houzz. I thought you might be keen to have a look around because really, who isn't a sticky beak. This is primarily an American website so you might notice some heavy … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 40
February 21, 2014 by 35 Comments
Do you like that? 40! Like the gestation of a human being, the old Miscellaneous post has been kicking around 40 times. Huh. I do enjoy writing them...hope you enjoy them too. I love getting answers to questions on Facebook. It's such an amazing resource instantly tapping into thousands of … [Read more...]
Connected
February 20, 2014 by 63 Comments
Apologies to anyone who now has that shitty Barbie movie song in their head. Or does now at least... It's always an interesting exercise for me checking which old posts people read over the course of a night when I check into my blog in the morning. Without exception, How to make a Peppa Pig cake … [Read more...]
Feeding School Kids: Sultana Cake
February 19, 2014 by 32 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths Macro Organic We are now into the first few weeks of the School year and it must be said, I am already over the packing of the School lunch box. Actually, it’s safe to say that I was over that on day 2. If it’s not coming up with stuff to put IN the lunchbox, there … [Read more...]
Things I like {The 18th February 2014 edition}
February 18, 2014 by 16 Comments
1. Blue skies. After endless days of mist and drizzle and some rain the sun has come out and it feels wonderful. 2. The Topper. I mean DER. The topper, one week in, has been a game changer...no doubts about it. I've had countless emails talking of their newfound love for the topper, their … [Read more...]
East Hotel Canberra
February 17, 2014 by 34 Comments
Last time we stayed in Canberra we found ourselves in a serviced apartment in the suburb of Kingston which I had been given the run down on was a good place to stay for convenience as well as a selection of good cafes to eat it. The apartment was fine, just fine, and very much stuck in 1993. But it … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence {Season 4 Ep 3}
February 17, 2014 by 2 Comments
After dealing with my broody hen, this week Neighbour and I discuss Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Daily Mail's Valentines Quiz, food lies, country show time and the possibility of teaming up for some Olympic luge action. You can listen here: Or you can subscribe and listen through iTunes … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 39
February 15, 2014 by 24 Comments
We're in Canberra this weekend for Daisy's birthday. We had originally planned a camping weekend (as per the Birthday girls request) but the rain event that has hit NSW saw us look for other options. Birthday girl's back up was the Nation's Capital...Questacon and a request to go to both Parliament … [Read more...]
Seven
February 14, 2014 by 29 Comments
We have a seven year old daughter. Somehow we have all managed to fumble our way through the milestones and years and now have this big kid. This girl internet, this girl. She made me a Mum. She makes my heart burst with pride. She can do ALL THESE THINGS. She is funny, and creative and smart. … [Read more...]
Recipe Roulette: Rigatoni with zucchini, lemon & mint
February 13, 2014 by 47 Comments
Round three of #babymacreciperoulette takes me to BOOK 5, PAGE 134. Which is this Women's Weekly book given to me that I can safely say I have NEVER even looked in before. Terrible right? These are the kinds of books that specialise in everyday weekday style meals - quick, easy and no fuss. And … [Read more...]
Hostess Gifts
February 12, 2014 by 36 Comments
Ever since we moved to the country I have been embracing and been embraced by traditions of old. You'll find me sifting flour! Collecting eggs! Cutting flowers from my garden and of course hosting to odd event here in our home. Throughout all of these lunches, dinners and weekends with friends and … [Read more...]
Mattress toppers
February 11, 2014 by 49 Comments
I was having one of my lengthy phone conversations in the car with my Mum the other day - dissecting the important matters in our lives when we stumbled across a goldmine of a conversation...regarding the mattress topper! It went a little like this: (Mum to me) "Darl, have you got a mattress … [Read more...]
3 good gins
February 10, 2014 by 31 Comments
It's true, I'm partial to the old G&T. I am! I often joke about it on Facebook, and snap the occasional shot on Instagram, heck I've even written a few blog posts on them and while I might appear as a desperate gin swilling housewife, I'm not drunk all of the time. Huh. I often get asked … [Read more...]
Pretty distractions
February 10, 2014 by 25 Comments
Today I am suffering from a very serious... Happens to the best of us. I've been up early getting the house photo shoot ready for a, huh, photo shoot in the next little while. I've mopped, cleaned, polished and filled every vase I own with flowers. When all else fails, add more flowers I … [Read more...]
