A sponsored post for Toyota Kluger Given the amount of road trips we went on as kids, the idea and notion of a road trip sits in a warm and special place in my heart. We went on many throughout my childhood – whether it was up to a rented beach house up the coast for a few weeks with the car … [Read more...]
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Bad hair day solution: Head scarf
August 13, 2014 by 57 Comments
This snap was taken when we were OS and I was having a particularly bad hair day. Our luggage was lost, I was wearing the same clothes for the second or maybe third day in a row and delirium (as you can see) had set in. There was only one thing for it. Two actually: an ugly selfie AND a head … [Read more...]
Making it better: Jam drops
August 1, 2014 by 22 Comments
A sponsored post for Sunbeam Last week we were all a bit sick with a nasty bug that took us out one by one, day by day (except for the day when I was taken down of course a few others fell with me so I couldn’t be completely resting as with most Mums). Once things were on the up and I had … [Read more...]
Happy 8th Birthday BabyMac!
July 28, 2014 by 123 Comments
It's 8 years ago tomorrow that Rob published the very first blog post on BabyMac. Since then, there have been 1944 more. And over 33,000 comments. Sheesh, that's some stuff. There's few things in this world that I can do well. I can sweep like nobodies business. I make a mean bed, can whip up a … [Read more...]
Kids on long haul flights: What I learnt
June 16, 2014 by 20 Comments
Whilst I am on the train from London to Edinburgh with access to free wifi and kids quiet for the minute, I thought that I would share some of the learnings from our flight over here. Australia is a LONG way away. That's the first thing I learnt. That and a whole lot of other stuff. Now, I haven't … [Read more...]
London calling
June 13, 2014 by 36 Comments
Rob said to the girls this morning that travelling is all about "hurry up. Now wait". And it's so true. Travelling with kids is a tiring business - the sheer hours confined to a seat is one thing, but the WAITING is another. The lines. Passport queues. Baggage queues. Check in queues. Customs … [Read more...]
Tomato & Vegetable risoni soup
June 10, 2014 by 9 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths Macro Organics With a very late summery autumn my veggie garden has been still going strong instead of slowing down at its normal winter pace. Which means one thing for me: upping the green intake. The best way for me to do this is to make a big batch of … [Read more...]
Love ya guts: 8 ways to a better gut
June 6, 2014 by 10 Comments
A sponsored post for Activia for World Digestive Health Day 2014 As mentioned in my previous post I have been working towards a healthier and happier gut in the lead up to World Digestive Health Day held on the 29th May this year. Activia has been encouraging us to look after our gut by eating … [Read more...]
Ikatan Day spa
June 4, 2014 by 9 Comments
We had a wonderful afternoon at Ikatan a day spa in Noosa just about 20 minutes up the road from the beach. I had booked myself in for a pedicure given I am a week off being in sandals and might I just say, my decision was a wise one. Sitting in amongst the trees, having someone pummel my feet for … [Read more...]
Winter Warmer: Beef & vegetable stove top stew
May 12, 2014 by 24 Comments
A sponsored post for Origin LPG When it starts to look like this through the window. And the temperature hits a top of this for the day… There’s only one thing for it. Good, hearty winter food. Comfort food. Food that warms up your insides as well as your cheeks. Food that’s like a … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 47
May 10, 2014 by 30 Comments
Ah May. It's flying by isn't it? I just can't believe how fast the days and weeks are going. Scary really. I'm trying not to panic, just remembering that everything WILL get done. The one thing I have discovered in this very busy time is that the busier you are, the more you seem to get done. Why is … [Read more...]
Cake stall favourites and Nicole Kidman
April 29, 2014 by 72 Comments
Easter Saturday round these parts is a big day for our little village. We have a market that shuts down the town and it's the one day of the year that our teeny tiny little small school (that has just 40 kids in it) can raise some coin for the P&C. This means one thing: HOMEMADE COUNTRY CAKE … [Read more...]
Lest we forget
April 24, 2014 by 14 Comments
I got an email from one of my readers, Mel, the other week. I get all kinds of emails that come in and this one stopped me in my tracks. She wondered, if I might like to share something with you guys about Anzac Day. It's not the most upbeat topic, it's not pretty flowers in vases, or … [Read more...]
Easter lunch: slow cooked lamb
April 17, 2014 by 35 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths Macro An Easter tradition for our family is a long lunch on Easter Sunday. Long after the chocolate hunts are over there is time for everyone to sit around and enjoy something delicious for lunch before heading off for a long afternoon walk in the crisp autumn … [Read more...]
Solving the Big Issues: The clothes horse
April 15, 2014 by 91 Comments
It would appear that this image on my post earlier today caused some controversy. And why wouldn't it? Mis matched pegs. PEGS ON A CLOTHES HORSE. That's just crazy behaviour. Got me wondering if this really was madness? I mean I have written about how to hang out washing before and I know … [Read more...]
Sultana Night: QT Sydney & Lobo Plantation
March 18, 2014 by 37 Comments
A few weeks ago now I was checking my Instagram feed when I came across the phrase on one of my sister's photos saying she was on "sultana night". I had NO idea what she meant until I read the hashtag #likeadatebutnot. I love it! (credit goes to her friend Betty who coined the phrase I believe). … [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...]
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...]
The works
January 22, 2014 by 35 Comments
Mrs Woog has popped over today with the boys and look at what we just rolled for lunch... You know what that is? Works burger is ALL. With pineapple, egg, bacon, cheese. And a potato scallop. OK, two. Dear GOD they can make a burger by the beach can't they? Must be that fresh salty air … [Read more...]
How to host a dinner party
January 16, 2014 by 25 Comments
And when I say dinner party, I really just mean a dinner for friends. Sometimes it can be a little fancy, but most of the time you just need to think of it as an extension of your family dinner. I've hosted a few in my time mostly because there is nothing I love more than cooking for friends and … [Read more...]
