In this episode Neighbour and I discuss the Iron Lady, who we'd pay to email, The VOICE being back, Game of Thrones sauciness, cubist philanthropy, and apps that assist in personal decision making. You can listen here: Or download through iTunes here: … [Read more...]
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About Me
I am Beth. Just Beth. Although since we have moved to the country a few years ago I am considering changing my name to Bev. Because I've won a ribbon at the local show and EVERYTHING! But I guess that's fast forwarding a little. As Coldplay said, let's go back to the start. Almost 10 years ago now … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 9
April 6, 2013 by 19 Comments
Hockey season started yesterday. Daisy had an outstanding first game, helped by the fact all her cousins were visiting from Melbourne and she had a 5 strong cheer strong with Grandma & Papa being there as well. … [Read more...]
The evolution continues with the revolution
April 1, 2013 by 33 Comments
Today I have ticked another item off my cooking bucket list...bread! The evolution of Beth continues...first jam and now BREAD. Next I'll be skinning my own flipping rabbits! OK, not really. My friend Ruth, from Gourmet Girlfriend has started a baking revolution with her interpretation of the well … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 8
March 29, 2013 by 50 Comments
You wouldn't want to be Kim Kardashian for quids would you? I've never seen such attention on maternity wear, or lack thereof. She's been partial to the odd spank wearing, which I have to say, makes me get into a red hot panic. I'm get a little claustrophobic in them at the best of times, let alone … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 3
February 22, 2013 by 21 Comments
I'm back on the exercise bandwagon again this week. Ish. I've been very busy with work stuff and it's been easy to just let that part go. I've also had people FINALLY ask me if I've lost weight, tell me I'm looking good etc and this is usually the trigger for my brain to say "Well done. You did it! … [Read more...]
Walk in Her Shoes 2013
February 12, 2013 by 18 Comments
While I am lamenting over the fact that I haven't exercised for a few days because I've been both lazy and too busy and making excuses like it's no ones business, an email hit my inbox that promptly gave me the swift kick my the arse I was after.: Of the world’s poorest people, 70 per cent are women … [Read more...]
A bite in time
February 6, 2013 by 22 Comments
A sponsored post for Nutella for Pancake Tuesday(which is next Tuesday 12th Feb) I often find myself reliving special holidays trawling through photographs. More recently it’s through the blog and photo books, before that (and when everyone actually shared photos on Facebook) in my albums on there … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 1
February 5, 2013 by 56 Comments
I'd seen on Instagram and around the online traps that Woollies were now making hot, cheap bowls. This morning I found myself in the hot, cheap bowl section and quickly snaffled (yes, that's a word) 4 of the buggers for $2.95 each. Schwing! I am still embracing the chevron, I am unsure when the … [Read more...]
I blame Kanye
January 9, 2013 by 30 Comments
This morning I had my regular 2 monthly hair appointment. I was thrilled at the prospect of no longer having the girls tell me that I needed to get my hair painted and asking why I had a black line around my scalp. I was also keen to get some serious peroxide on it given that we had a nit outbreak … [Read more...]
A few of my favourite things
December 11, 2012 by 62 Comments
It's a good time of year for mail at the moment. Packages of Christmas presents purchased arriving, some special Christmas messages and cards and sometimes an unexpected package of pure delight. This was one such package. One of the readers of the blog emailed me a while back asking to send … [Read more...]
GOthat
November 22, 2012 by 4 Comments
A sponsored post for GOThatOver the past year I’ve had my eyes opened up to the world of fundraising. With the School of Arts in the Village where I’m on the committee we have to raise $20,000 every year just to keep the place open for the community to use. It’s a big task asking the same small pool … [Read more...]
New Zealand Fly Fishing Adventure: Day 1
November 20, 2012 by 22 Comments
When we flew into Queenstown and I kept saying "Oh my GOD Rob! LOOK AT THAT! No! LOOK AT THOSE MOUNTAINS!" I knew we were in for a treat. What a place! Seriously. Beautiful.We landed and headed around the lake to our lodge and I spent the entire time asking people to stop. So I could take a picture. … [Read more...]
A day at the country {Picnic} races
November 14, 2012 by 17 Comments
I have a salubrious career with country picnic races. Not. Thanks to going attending a Catholic all girls High School most of my best friends were country girls. Spread throughout NSW from down south to the north west I attended plenty of picnic races, country parties and later, B & S balls. In true … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Salmon one pot wonder
October 9, 2012 by 44 Comments
You know what's awesome? Sleeping through the night without being woken one time. That first taste of a crisp champagne bubbling on your lips. Hopping into bed on clean sheet day. AND being able to cook dinner in just one pan with just one lot of washing up. Now this is a perfect mid week … [Read more...]
Outside
September 23, 2012 by 15 Comments
After months and months of being inside, it's been so nice to just be outside. To sit and feel sunshine getting into your bones, a little colour on your skin, have shoes off and feel the grass under foot.This weekend we've had a chance to be outside. A lot. And I like it. A lot.It's going to be a … [Read more...]
Apple of my Eye
September 16, 2012 by 217 Comments
Sponsored by Limited Edition Tic Tac Green AppleThings which are green: Apples.The fresh green leaves springing to life on my crab apple tree.Craft Paddle pop sticks.Limited edition Tic Tac Green Apple.What better way to celebrate all of these things together then to make me some country toffee … [Read more...]
Oh my guzica!
September 10, 2012 by 83 Comments
Ever had one of those "Oh my GOD I am the worst parent ever" moments? Maybe you dropped your kid. Or didn't strap them in properly to the pram, or something, and they fell out? Or perhaps you just got cranky at them for whinging only to discover that they had a perforated ear drum and then you felt … [Read more...]
Fathers Day
September 2, 2012 by 20 Comments
I wonder what it is that makes a good Father? Just what the exact requirements are that provides a girl with a strong role model to what a man can be. I'm lucky enough to have not one but three Father figures in my life. A Father, a Step Father and a Father in law. Each of them teach me different … [Read more...]
Solving the Big Issues: Top drawer
August 30, 2012 by 29 Comments
Last week someone asked me in the comments about cleaning the house about the cutlery drawer. There are many drawers that deserve their own posts - a drawer series perhaps?! But today I thought that we would tackle the top drawer - the cutlery drawer.My drawers, in fact, most of my kitchen is set up … [Read more...]
