A month or so ago I put in another order with Benefit (I buy direct from their website, delivery usually takes around 2 weeks and the prices are cheep CHEEP!) and I got two new products. These are some GOOD products. Worthy of a mention. The first one is like a mascara brush...but for your … [Read more...]
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Lessons learnt from looking after more kids
October 9, 2013 by 48 Comments
So we are back into the 'normal' swing of things here now that our extra visitors have left. The girls miss their cousins though and have had to get into the Facetime action to catch up. I know that they would have made some great memories though...and those are the best memories I have of my own … [Read more...]
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September 20, 2013 by 29 Comments
We have a local mythical bunyip that is meant to live in surrounds of our village. This week though, the bunyip has been replaced by a new strange creature that has been sound around town. Known as the Red devil, I have photographic evidence for you all today: The Red devil came about from a … [Read more...]
Am officially craft blogger
September 10, 2013 by 34 Comments
Yesterday afternoon I whacked this snap up on Instagram. It's of a corner of our kitchen and my newly created spotty wall. I am both in serious love and am astounded at my skills (of which I have NONE) when it comes to projects. But look! I made a spotty wall! Last week I somehow had a … [Read more...]
Stuff I like
August 29, 2013 by 40 Comments
This morning I was looking through my general cupboard of shit stuff when I stumbled across a project I completed in year 6, aged 11! Man could I work a texta back in the day...look at that table of contents would you?! It was a Magazine I had created, called OUR WORLD TODAY and it was a special … [Read more...]
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August 23, 2013 by 17 Comments
My Mum has always written the most beautiful cards and letters to me. Even my first Birthday card, which I still have, has words about her love and pride for me and each year since she will write about whatever I have achieved in any given year. I try to do it for my own girls too now. This year, I … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Lemon Delicious Pudding
August 13, 2013 by 35 Comments
If there's one thing that's around at the moment, it's lemons. Neighbour's tree is PROLIFIC this year which means that I have a lemon centrepiece a go-go, not to mention G&T's and at the end of most meals I can turn out this classic: a Lemon Delicious Pudding. This recipe belongs to a hero of … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence {Season 3 Ep 8}
August 12, 2013 by 10 Comments
This week Neighbour and I hit the pavement and have a walk while we talk about the big issues, as ever: drunk tattooing, Jane Austen, casseroles and ageing rock stars. There's something for EVERYONE there! You can listen here: Or you can download to your device through iTunes here: … [Read more...]
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August 9, 2013 by 35 Comments
Check out this hot little rug that I got a few months ago. It's a wee little thing, so it is just perched under my desk but I love it. And it was only $44. SCHWING! There are some hot rugs here at Urban Outfitters, on the cheap with free shipping to Australia too if you spend over $50. Not hard to … [Read more...]
How to make a soft boiled egg
August 2, 2013 by 49 Comments
My happiest childhood food memories are of perfectly boiled dippy eggs with soldiers prepared with love by my Mother. I still ask her to make them for me, although these days I have it pretty much sorted, and she is the one usually asking me when she comes to visit. For me, I am quite particular … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence {Season 3 Ep 7}
July 30, 2013 by 3 Comments
This week Neighbour and I are back to discuss the BIG issues of the day: The royal baby, Game of Thrones, 80's jingles and tea. As you do. You can listen to it here: Or you can download through your iTunes here: Enjoy! … [Read more...]
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July 26, 2013 by 48 Comments
Sun shining your way? We have had some SPECTACULAR weather here this week. Freezing cold nights and mornings, warmish days filled with glorious sunshine. This is winter at its best. The pear trees are starting to bud up though, my hellebores and Daphne are in bloom and bulbs sprouting here there and … [Read more...]
Letter writer
July 22, 2013 by 39 Comments
I spent Saturday night away with all the females from my Mother's side of the family at our annual Stitch and Bitch weekend. My little sister and I cooked all 14 of us the most delicious pork belly for dinner and afterwards when we were sitting around having a natter and a glass or 4 of wine, my … [Read more...]
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July 18, 2013 by 32 Comments
This book is on our coffee table post bed time reading. And you know what? It was written by Claire who also writes a blog, and who reads this one. She went and WROTE A BOOK. A kids book! A very good kids book too! You can buy it here. You should. Anyone that goes and does something like deserves … [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...]
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...]
Over the Back Fence {Season 3 Ep 5}
June 17, 2013 by 8 Comments
After a inappropriately long break, Neighbour and I are BACK discussing the big issues as ever! This week we talk about the local ball, canapes, hipster baby names and ponder whatever happened to the good old encyclopedia. You can listen to it here: Or subscribe through iTunes here: … [Read more...]
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May 24, 2013 by 24 Comments
You guys! I have been SO busy getting BEVERLEY done over the past 3 weeks, but I am here to tell you that she is almost done! And looking pretty bloody schweet if I don't mind saying so myself! All things going to plan I hope she is available for you all to download to your iPads next week. Watch … [Read more...]
You move too fast
May 10, 2013 by 29 Comments
I spoke to one of my old friends this week on the phone. We don't speak as much as we should, life gets in the way, but when we do we are able to pick up exactly where we last left off. It's easy. When she spoke to me she mentioned something that I've been thinking a lot about, long after we got off … [Read more...]
From paddock to plate: Inglewood Chicken
April 17, 2013 by 25 Comments
A sponsored post for Inglewood Farms Note: this post discusses the killing of birds for meat consumption. If you think it might make you feel a little queasy or uneasy, it’s probably best to tune into the blog again tomorrow. In my last post for Inglewood I showed you guys a bit of the behind … [Read more...]
