How glorious is the weather at the moment? AMAZING! Days with mornings that look like this: And afternoons that look like this: LOOK AT THAT MAGICAL AUTUMNAL LIGHT!! I don't mean to be bossy but I have to say when it comes to good autumn light I tend to get a little caps locky. Just … [Read more...]
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7 day chemical detox challenge
May 16, 2014 by 49 Comments
A sponsored post for Finish Power & Pure If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time you would know the passion that I feel for cleanliness. Tidiness is just a given round here, but nothing pleases me much more than a deep cleanse. It can be of the kitchen, washing up, mopping the … [Read more...]
Back in my day…
May 15, 2014 by 34 Comments
Call me old fashioned, but I find myself more and more these days saying...well back in MY day. You see now that I have kids myself and Daisy is now in year 2, I find myself sitting at the kitchen table with her sitting and helping her out with her homework. Syllabuses (is that even a WORD?) and … [Read more...]
Now
May 14, 2014 by 43 Comments
I am incredibly busy right now. Always thinking, planning, working, writing lists, my mind is spinning and always seems to be thinking ahead. In minute blocks: it's 2.58pm which means I can get that washing in and folded before I leave for School pick up at 3.07pm. Hour blocks: I have 3 hours till … [Read more...]
To speak or not to speak…
May 13, 2014 by 56 Comments
Today was Rob's birthday and with minute by minute precision and organisation I managed to get both him and I out the door and to a restaurant for a celebratory lunch before Preschool and school pick up and arvo hockey commitments. It is rare for just the two of us to go out alone so it was lovely … [Read more...]
Mothers Day Breakfast in bed: cheat Bircher Muesli
May 9, 2014 by 20 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths Select In an ideal world, on Mothers Day I would awake in a hotel room. I’d wake up of my own accord, roll over in those 1000 thread count Eqyptian cotton sheets and then go back to sleep. Then I’d wake again, have my children spontaneously appear for 4 minutes to … [Read more...]
The mis-send
May 8, 2014 by 102 Comments
A few years ago (actually quite a few years ago now) I used to work in a financial planning office. I know! So glamorous! Our small business took on some extra people that had their own business but worked within our office and some of our clients used their services. I didn't get on all that with … [Read more...]
Last light
May 7, 2014 by 19 Comments
As the days get shorter as winter approaches, I start to get into a panic around 2.30. The day is already starting to fade, school pick up is imminent and extra activities await. On Wednesday's we don't have anything to rush off to. That means there's lots of homework, afternoon tea and I have some … [Read more...]
Fattoush (Lebanese Summer Salad)
May 5, 2014 by 20 Comments
We had a lovely lunch for my Mum's birthday on Sunday. Even though it was at her place we tried to make sure that she spent as much time as possible sipping Prosecco and being the Birthday girl rather than being in the kitchen. My step dad is an amazing cook and entertainer so he took to the BBQ … [Read more...]
Test Drive: Mercedes-Benz Valente
May 5, 2014 by 29 Comments
A sponsored post for Mercedes-Benz Valente I was lucky enough to recently swap our regular, filthy inside and out 5 seater car for a loan of a brand spanking new 8 seater Mercedes –Benz Valente for a week. Mercedes-Benz launched this car in 2012, and it has taken out the Delivery Magazine people … [Read more...]
Eyes off the game
May 4, 2014 by 57 Comments
You know one of my biggest surprises of parenting small people? Besides the fact that it is UNRELENTING? Is that you can never take your eyes off the game. The schedule. The routine. Not for a bloody minute. You know those nights where you just can't be stuffed to get things ready when you usually … [Read more...]
Afternoon Delight on The Daily Edition
May 2, 2014 by 56 Comments
When I was a little girl there were a couple of times when I was sick from School and my Mum was working that I had to go to work with her. At the time she was doing catering - sometimes at channel 7 at Mobbs Lane Epping (right around the corner from where we grew up) and I still remember the … [Read more...]
Straw. Camel’s back
May 1, 2014 by 59 Comments
We got home from the pub about an hour ago, a spring in my step given that we had secured first place in the meat raffle. Again. Yes! I can assure you that there are others there who also are in the running, somehow we just keep on winning. No Macdonald is complaining. And there is always the … [Read more...]
The perfect lounge chair
May 1, 2014 by 55 Comments
I'm still working on my wallpaper obsession. Looking for the perfect one and getting it sorted with the help of a clever friend who happens to be an interior designer. Realistically this isn't going to get done before we go away but it will happen. I do like to have something to think about in the … [Read more...]
Southern Highlands Guide: Where to stay
April 30, 2014 by 27 Comments
You will remember a little while ago now I put together a little Southern Highlands shopping guide. This is my second look at my gorgeous local surrounds...this time focused on where to stay. Because you know what? You NEED to stay! You do! Just one day won't cut it...and given how beautiful things … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 46
April 28, 2014 by 26 Comments
My goodness we had a lovely 4 days at the beach last week. The weather was perfect. The girls fighting was at an acceptable level. There was no phone reception. The sea temperature was about 21. And we even got a stormy, rainy morning on the day we left so we could stay in bed and not feel bad about … [Read more...]
Jamie Oliver’s whole baked salmon in salt
April 22, 2014 by 8 Comments
Good Friday round our parts means seafood. And as like other years we usually have a pretty big crowd so a whole baked fish is a good way we've found to feed lots of people. A few years back I watched while my brother in law whipped up a Salmon en croute for us all and this year seeing as he was … [Read more...]
The counteract
April 22, 2014 by 34 Comments
So I was out on my run this morning, but let's call it more of a walk seeing as that I was doing for the majority of the time, when I walked past an older woman who was KNITTING WHILE SHE WALKED. At first I thought to myself that I must have caught her as she was popping in next door to see a friend … [Read more...]
A good Friday
April 18, 2014 by 20 Comments
Without a doubt the best thing about moving down here is having people come and stay and enjoy a weekend or the odd red letter occasion. We've done Christmas, Winter balls, long weekends, birthdays, hens weekends, and we have certainly done the odd Easter. Cushions plumped, beds made, flowers in … [Read more...]
On being a blogger
April 14, 2014 by 82 Comments
On the weekend I went up to Sydney to be a part of the 2014 Kidspot Voices. I got to even be on a panel and talk about (over) sharing on social media and a little about my blog and how it was when I started it almost 8 years ago now till now. I love spending time with other bloggers - meeting people … [Read more...]
