Well hello YOU. How are you? It's early here and it's freezing outside, as you would expect on the 21st July. Can you believe it's the 21st July already? I already feel like the days are starting to get a wee bit longer, I can see daffs pushed up everywhere, the blossom that comes first starting to … [Read more...]
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On repeat this winter: roasted pumpkin
July 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
As soon as the travel restrictions were eased Rob hightailed it up to the farm to see his step mum and spend some time with her for the first time in months. He came home with an enormous pumpkin which looked fabulous of course but had me thinking about all the different ways I could use it up. It … [Read more...]
Good things that are also nice and lovely
June 30, 2020 by 16 Comments
How are you friends? Are you on holidays? Are you freaking out about covid waves and the state of the world? Are you tired and limping to the end of week 10 of term 2 like us? Whatever it is you are, I hope to find you well at least. Try and stay positive, I know I do most of the time, although this … [Read more...]
Crumbly Jam Slice
June 2, 2020 by 4 Comments
I cannot stop making this slice, which I have to say is not a good thing. I mean, it's a GREAT thing because it's SO easy to make, so yum, and moreish that the girls and I keep asking it for again and again, however the tight pants from this buttery sugary delight may say something … [Read more...]
Staying Connected with Mum this Mother’s Day
May 6, 2020 by 31 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths One of the hardest parts of isolation for many of us, has been being away from our family. While in some parts of the country, we are able to slowly start to reconnect, for so many around the country and the world we have been separated from our friends and family … [Read more...]
Green smoothies and how they are helping us all feel better
March 5, 2020 by 7 Comments
I am a sceptic when it comes to kale and some of the shite that I see health "influencers" go on about online. I see their collagen powder and concoctions and roll my eyes - I just do. Since the start of the year with all our sadness and grief and bad habits that come with that: comfort eating … [Read more...]
A hundred small goodbyes
January 24, 2020 by 27 Comments
My Mum's brother, my uncle, who we were all very close with and was like a father figure to the kids in our family died very suddenly almost 20 years ago now. I have been thinking a lot about the people I have loved in my life that have died since my father in law died, about my friends who have … [Read more...]
Girls Christmas Dinner 2019
December 13, 2019 by 12 Comments
Last night we had our annual Girls Christmas dinner - one of my favourite nights of the year as we come together to celebrate another year. I love this Christmas dinner so much - working from home there's no party to go to, so all of us go all out with great food, lots of bubbles, a sensational … [Read more...]
HAMXIETY: what’s your Christmas entertaining dilemma?
December 7, 2019 by 11 Comments
Sponsored post for Woolworths This year we are hosting Christmas at home and it’s the first time in 4 years that we will be in our own house. No packing Christmas presents in the car, no wedging our entire family into a room together, no stress, did I mention NO PACKING? I am so excited that … [Read more...]
Full Maggie Update: 4 and a half
November 26, 2019 by 17 Comments
It's been a while you guys since I have done an update on Maggie, 6 months in fact. She's here, she's big. She is FULL of attitude and ALL of the emotions and tantrums and boredom all in the space of 30 seconds. She's a lot. She's so big. She's still so small. Sweet Maggie, about to finish her last … [Read more...]
Wine glasses, great light and amazing views: our first 24 hours in NZ
October 1, 2019 by 14 Comments
YOU GUYS. We have arrived in NZ and the excitement levels are high. Even the hormonal teenager is having a good time and is impressed and that is saying something. Truly. From the moment you arrive into Queenstown over the snow caped mountains you can't help but be blown away by its beauty. New … [Read more...]
Even children get older
August 8, 2019 by 42 Comments
Yesterday I picked up Maggie's enrolment forms for school next year. I know. It's as much as a big deal for me you guys. Then, later in the afternoon I also had a call from her preschool teacher asking if she was going to be going back next year for another year of Preschool (should she? Maybe? No. … [Read more...]
Annabel Crabb’s Glass Potatoes
July 12, 2019 by 33 Comments
I know you guys havre been waiting for this post for a while now - because I have had a few messages asking about the potatoes I posted on the June long weekend! Good things are worth waiting for so thank you for your patience. My brother made these on the Sunday of the June long weekend and I … [Read more...]
Staycations are great, and other lies I tell myself
July 10, 2019 by 12 Comments
Friday afternoon the girls all finished school for the term and we fell across the finish line into school holidays. While Daisy had been off for a week already (hello brave new world of private schools) this was the official time to relax and catch our breaths after what had been a MASSIVE term for … [Read more...]
Maggie is 4 years old!
May 17, 2019 by 12 Comments
We have a new photo to add to the very large collection...one more candle blown out as our baby girl is now four! I can't believe that she finally made it after a LOT of questions and asking when it was her turn (she was not so patient when her cousins had their birthdays in … [Read more...]
Face Stuff
May 14, 2019 by 18 Comments
It's been almost 3 years since I started to take looking after my skin properly. I knew once I hot my forties that the dodgy nivea moisturiser and not EVER washing or cleansing or toning was going to cut it anymore. I've spent lots of money on different things, I have had numerous and continuous … [Read more...]
Easter entertaining shortcuts
April 16, 2019 by 12 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths With Easter just around the corner and school holidays in full swing, I wanted to put together some entertaining ideas for you guys that are simple, quick to make, no fuss, DELICIOUS and not too pricey - the kind of stuff I will be cooking, and … [Read more...]
Just when Term 1 couldn’t get any longer, we get an Easter Hat Parade
April 8, 2019 by 6 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths In what has been the longest first term EVER (Ok, that may just be us) but we are staring down week 11 you guys, and I am TIRED. We have had the start of high school, the start of preschool, and in between starting school by herself for the first time ever (Harps … [Read more...]
Dinner hack: Oven baked risotto
March 26, 2019 by 16 Comments
Hot, wet rice, as risotto is known at our house is not hugely popular. I ADORE chicken and mushroom with lots of parmesan but if I made it and served it up to the family there would be 4 noses turning their noses up at it. As a consequence, risotto very rarely gets a run in our house. But … [Read more...]
Start a new Christmas Tradition: How to glaze a leg ham
December 12, 2018 by 8 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths You know how there’s certain things that you think are things that grown ups should do? Like pay rates. Or make voluntary super contributions. How about getting your skin checked every 6 months. Well, I have news: we are now those grown ups. I know, as much as I … [Read more...]
