Yesterday I whacked this snap up on Insta saying that I like to call this: IF YOU ASK ME FOR ONE MORE THING TO EAT BEFORE DINNER YOU NEED TO FIND A NEW FAMILY. Am I right, or am I right? You see, I had found a few minutes while Mags was rolling her lunch to get organised for arvo tea that … [Read more...]
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New term, new beginning
October 10, 2016 by 72 Comments
I was always a crammer when it came to studying. Like I would wait and wait until the very last moment and then something in me would snap and I would know: SHIT, it's time to focus. And then I did. I would get into the zone and get the work done. I'm a bit like that with any deadline really, work … [Read more...]
Ways to feel better when you have been a dick to your kids
October 5, 2016 by 33 Comments
On the weekend I had a couple of really bad nights with Harper. On top of almost 7 years of bad nights with Harper, I snapped. And it wasn't just me that snapped, Rob snapped too which kind of made me feel better, but we snapped. A duo of snapping in epic proportions. It wasn't pretty. The … [Read more...]
Full & thorough reporting
October 4, 2016 by 16 Comments
Oh School holidays, you make it very hard to get anything much done don't you? We're enjoying you, you've been pretty quiet, but it's virtually impossible to get anything done in the way of work. This morning the sun might be shining but it's blowing an arctic gale with the piles of sheets and … [Read more...]
We’re FINALLY riding bikes! (it only took 2 years)
September 30, 2016 by 20 Comments
You guys may recall that we bought the girls bicycles for Christmas 2 years ago. And you might recall me asking you guys for the best way to get the girls riding? (make sure you read the comments for some really great suggestions if you have struggled with this to). Yep. Some things take a little … [Read more...]
I like food
September 27, 2016 by 13 Comments
It's true. I really do. Like a lot. I love to cook food, come up with different ways to make flavours work, but most of all I like to EAT food. And I am not one to be all shy and demure about my own cooking, you will often see me scoffing saying "Oh this is REALLY good" and then repeating 3-4 … [Read more...]
Monday Meal Ideas: Great School Holidays Bake off!
September 26, 2016 by 4 Comments
Hello first full day of School Holidays for NSW! You are a little fresh but the sun is shining, the washing is blowing in the breeze and so far you are looking OK! Of course there has been "BUT WHAT WILL WE DO MUUUUUUM?" and so to that I say bake! They get busy and you get baked goods. The summer … [Read more...]
Homemade Monte Carlo Biscuits
September 22, 2016 by 18 Comments
Do you watch River Cottage Australia? I always seem to miss it when it's on but thanks to my devotion to watching cooking shows, I always seem to catch up. I did watch an episode recently where Paul made some biscuits that I KNEW that I had to make. I mean, who doesn't love the humble Monte Carlo … [Read more...]
Maggie is 16 months old!
September 21, 2016 by 26 Comments
So Maggie Macdonald is no longer a baby. It's time to admit defeat and realise that she's more toddler now than baby. That baby? She got big. Maybe it's the hair (one of the finest mullet's this side of Australia I think you'll find) or maybe it's the running around EVERYWHERE, or the … [Read more...]
Full & thorough reporting
September 20, 2016 by 18 Comments
You guys! It's been busy as ever around these parts AND I have been on a plane again! Best I give you all a full & thorough reporting on what's been going on - whenever it's something more glamorous than home and supermarkets I will report! Let's start here though. It would be remiss of me … [Read more...]
Arlington Milne high-end giveaway worth $329!
September 16, 2016 by 63 Comments
This giveaway is now closed and a winner has been chosen! Vanessa won with this great comment: "Because I would be so grateful firstly. Secondly, I have bags, but seemingly none big enough to carry my kids’ jumpers, toys, matchbox cars, lego and snacks because obviously no one else has bags or … [Read more...]
Baked Camembert
September 15, 2016 by 28 Comments
You know when you eat something and it's THAT good that it's all you can think about? And then you eat it AGAIN because you beg the person to make it again, because it was THAT good. And then you have to make it yourself because, well you know the rest. This is it. Something so simple, so … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: the washing hang out
September 14, 2016 by 102 Comments
Thank you for your help in solving the issue of the pillow up/down thing. There's not much more I like discussing than the mindless, menial tasks that make up my day, dissecting the way we all go about out business in various ways. I've said it before and I will say it again, I never claimed to be … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: sensational sides
September 12, 2016 by 6 Comments
My mid week cooking is pretty much all about the sides rather than whatever protein we have. There could be some good sauso's on the BBQ, some chicken thighs, a roast something, but the sides are where its at. Here are some ideas for some sensational sides for your mid week cooking (which if you are … [Read more...]
To a Monday in Spring!
September 11, 2016 by 46 Comments
We went to a memorial service last last week for a friend's elderly Mother who had passed away. Our friend is very dear to us all and especially to the girls, so we took them along to pay their respects. They haven't been to many memorials or funerals before, we are very lucky to have both parents … [Read more...]
The joy of a hotel stay
September 8, 2016 by 58 Comments
Recently I have had the pleasure of a few stays in hotels. Honestly, it's one of my absolute pleasures in life. Is there anything better than crisp, white hotel bedlinen? Towels freshly stacked ready for use that someone else will pick up off the ground? Blinds that will shut until pitch … [Read more...]
BabyMac Long Lunch: The Debrief
September 7, 2016 by 36 Comments
Firstly I need to apologise for the fact that this post has been so long coming! All of you have been very patient waiting for it...but it's here at last! It's been over a month now since I held a BabyMac Long Lunch to celebrate 10 years of the blog and took the chance to host a lunch praying … [Read more...]
Full & thorough reporting
September 6, 2016 by 26 Comments
Time we had a full debrief over the past week as I have been actually doing stuff other than washing and hanging with the baby, so let's discuss that shall we? OK great, make a cuppa and pull up a pew. Last Monday I put the kids to bed, packed my bag and hightailed it up to Sydney for a week of … [Read more...]
Hanging at Ruthie’s
September 1, 2016 by 5 Comments
Yesterday I had the very rare opportunity to visit my mate Ruthie. I hadn't seen her in the longest time, 2 years? Maybe 3? But time didn't matter, we managed to pick off exactly where we last left off. Lots of laughs. Belly laughs. Hugs. Coffees. And the kind of conversations that never get … [Read more...]
Me and my paper towel, a love story if you will
August 31, 2016 by 98 Comments
This giveaway has now ended and a winner chosen: ANDREW with this fabulously funny comment: "I can’t help but feel you’ve neglected to speak about a ply rating; whilst this may have been alluded to in addressing integrity and structure, I do feel it requires a special reference. I wouldn’t … [Read more...]
