Here are 10 winter remedies to make the most of the season and enjoy all that there is on offer when the air is cool and the inside is nice and warm. Read the rest here. … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Chicken Cacciatore
July 15, 2013 by 54 Comments
A week or so ago we visited my Dad and Step Mum for a quick overnight visit. Usually in the past at night we have fed the girls something beforehand, and thrown them into bed before we sit down for a few well deserved drinks and dinner together. As the girls are getting older now, this time we all … [Read more...]
Craft Nemesis
July 14, 2013 by 22 Comments
There are a few parts of raising small children that I do not like. OK, I'm sure there are more, but these 3 come to mind: Going to the fucking park. Play doh and CRAFT. Lucky for me I can usually avoid the last 2, the park not so much. At the start of these holidays Bree from Me and my two guys … [Read more...]
Round 1: Oregano express v Bangarito
July 12, 2013 by 29 Comments
It's been a big week round these parts. Tension mounting. Pressure on. Last night we had our first round of Battle of the Banger where Rob entered his first ever attempt at a sausage on behalf of the Macdonald clan. You can get a bit of back story on the comp in this post and this one from last … [Read more...]
Emoticonally invested
July 11, 2013 by 55 Comments
The other day I had the following text message exchange with my little sister: If you ignore the fact that she is reminding me to watch Georgie Shore (WHAT OF IT?) it raises a very interesting topic and one I wanted to explore further: The use of the emoticon to further explain feelings in … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence {Season 3 Ep 6}
July 10, 2013 by 5 Comments
A School holiday treat for you all! This week Neighbour and have a natter and discuss general sexism, our Kylie, Lego faces, kinky trends and trendy diets. You can listen here: Or you can download/subscribe through iTunes here: Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 17
July 10, 2013 by 37 Comments
Fact: flowers in vases will improve your mood and make your house feel more like a home. See? All these jonquils and early cheers are now around, are cheap as chips and smell lovely. That is, of course, unless you can't stand the smell. You all know my thoughts on one pot cooking right? I … [Read more...]
5 School holiday baking ideas
July 8, 2013 by 23 Comments
This week is our first week of 'proper' School holidays. And by 'proper' I mean that we are home, no one around, hanging out in pyjamas and just being. Read also: bored kids, lots of screaming and desperately looking for ways to entertain and feed my children who apparently have the magical ability … [Read more...]
Holiday debrief
July 6, 2013 by 29 Comments
We're home. Which is always good, but certainly colder. And with a washing situation. And empty cupboards. Nothing takes away a holiday buzz like a supermarket shop does it? We had a great time. I tuned out almost completely online, and it was bliss. I hung out with the kids. With Rob. With the … [Read more...]
Down by the river
July 4, 2013 by 17 Comments
The weather, after days and days of rain, has cleared and it is picture perfect here at the farm. 22 degrees. Sunshine. And the most glorious afternoons I've seen. Yesterday Rob and Daise decided to set up a wee camp fire for cooking the girls dinner on. We drank in the late afternoon and early eve … [Read more...]
Farm-ing
July 1, 2013 by 22 Comments
We are up at the in law's farm for a few days. Things might be a bit quiet because there's lots of driving in trucks, lighting bon fires, going for walks, sitting by the fire, drinking, eating, reading, sleeping and movie watching to be done. I'm sure you understand... … [Read more...]
BERT Magazine Issue 1: Available NOW
June 29, 2013 by 17 Comments
So Rob has been busy. He went and created a new iPad magazine. And it's now available for download. Instead of me rabbiting on about it, I'll let BERT tell you a little about it: BERT is for every man (and woman) who has ever been generally interested in things that are generally … [Read more...]
The best
June 27, 2013 by 48 Comments
Last night, before putting my daughters to bed, I read my three-year old this fabulous book. It's by Lucy Cousins who writes the Maisy series and the illustrations are bright and colourful and fun. Harper loved it. And so did I. It's about Dog, and his friends. And how dog puts himself up against … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 16
June 26, 2013 by 23 Comments
So we have another spill on our hands. FOR THE LOVE OF SWEET BABY CHEESES! These people could not organise a root in a brothel could they? They are worse than my 3 year old and her mates. I'm just about ready to put EVERYONE into a time out. Enough said. Did I tell you guys about the food on … [Read more...]
The stash
June 25, 2013 by 51 Comments
Edited 3/7/13: Winner has been chosen: SUE N with this comment: I have been known to have a cheeky sick day, without any of my family knowing. I get up and get dressed and do everything as normal and then after all drop offs are done, I go home and watch crap TV for the day and eat the cheeky … [Read more...]
Weekend fun
June 23, 2013 by 51 Comments
This weekend I hosted a few mates here for my friend Mrs Woog's 40th Birthday which is in a few weeks time. The plan was a few nights away with friends. Some chatting. A lot of eating. Some talking. Some shopping. Some dancing. Some hanging out and some good fun. Weekends like this are my very … [Read more...]
Feeling poorly? Make this: Hot Toddy
June 21, 2013 by 5 Comments
With this cold weather comes colds. Or tickles in the throat. And sniffles. If you are suffering this weekend, I say make this. Any excuse to get some hard liquor into the day I say... Have a great weekend! Stay well. I have my liver prepped and ready for the 40th... … [Read more...]
Party time. Excellent.
June 19, 2013 by 30 Comments
Finally got my act together today regarding Mrs Woog's 1973 themed 40th birthday party that is fast approaching this weekend. Today I managed to get a frock - and not just any frock a FABULOUS original 1970's kaftan! It might just get a run this summer too! We've got some pretty good-looking … [Read more...]
Climbing every rung
June 18, 2013 by 48 Comments
I used to work in an office. Not just any office, a financial planning office. I was the Practice Manager and my job consisted of working my arse off, managing the team, dealing with clients, preparing reports, ordering the supplies, buying the milk, getting clients mortgages, taking out the rubbish … [Read more...]
