I published this post this time last year, but thought it might be worth re-publishing again given it's almost that time of year again. Somehow Harps will be in year 2! Daisy in year 5? Thank GOODNESS Mags is a few years off yet still. Do you have a little one starting? Original post … [Read more...]
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Delicious dip & FAB homemade crispbread
January 17, 2017 by 27 Comments
When we were away at Christmas time every couple was allocated a main meal (either lunch or dinner) and nibbles on another day. It meant that for the times where lunch was the main meal, kids could have inevitable leftovers for dinner and the adults could roll a nibble and a drink and be happy. Mum … [Read more...]
For the things that no one else sees
December 9, 2016 by 27 Comments
A sponsored post for Dyson V8 Absolute cord free vacuum There are a few things I love with the passion of a thousand fiery suns. My kids, of course, but at this late stage of the year Maggie might be slightly ahead in the favourite stakes with an ability to smile and be genuinely thrilled to … [Read more...]
Sweet baby cheeses! A Christmas giveaway worth $500!
December 5, 2016 by 84 Comments
Update 9th Jan 2017: The winner of this giveaway has now been chosen and the lucky winner was Nadine with this comment: "Beautiful. I have to admit I would be a little selfish and keep it for myself. I am weeks into my pregnancy after a lot of fertility treatment. This past May I lost a baby boy … [Read more...]
Mum & Dad on the loose: 24 hours child free
November 29, 2016 by 31 Comments
It's not often that Rob and I get some time alone and together, without kids but that's exactly what went down over the weekend just past, and I have to say, boy was it good. You see, it was one of the beloved Gay Godfather's 40th's and so with a little organisation, a lot of juggling and more … [Read more...]
Ways in which I am weird #678
November 8, 2016 by 20 Comments
My (younger sister) text me the other day asking as question re: laundry and weird ways which is obviously my speciality and one area I am ALWAYS pleased to discuss. You see, she was checking with me about something she does, wondering if she was the only crazy one top do such a thing. Note … [Read more...]
Feeding small people aka: cutting stuff up
October 12, 2016 by 41 Comments
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Things to cook for a new Mum/someone doing it tough
August 24, 2016 by 22 Comments
One of the most common emails I get from people is asking what I think would be good to cook for someone who either had a baby or who was going through a tough time with a family illness or death. They both provide the same purpose: fuel someone with not only food but some love that you have poured … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence {Season 5 Ep 8}
August 15, 2016 by 2 Comments
After waaaaaay too long a break Neighbour and I are BACK! In this episode we try to explain why what we've been doing that has kept us too busy to podcast, the Olympics (of course), what annoys husbands the most and what I haven't been reading lately. You can listen to it here: Or … [Read more...]
What time do your kids go to bed?
August 10, 2016 by 67 Comments
I remember a few years ago now that I wrote a blog post about getting my kids to bed by 6.30pm. It's funny (this was about 4 years ago now) but not much has really changed. We are still early dinner and bed goers around these parts, it's just how we roll. No matter how late my kids get to bed, … [Read more...]
Good things
July 26, 2016 by 33 Comments
Are you like me and send yourself emails all the time? The way my brain works and the way I get things done mean that if ANYTHING is to get done, it needs to hit my email inbox. If it's sitting there, it will get done. So any emails that are in my inbox (all read of course don't get me started on … [Read more...]
Look down, look up
July 20, 2016 by 28 Comments
Anyone else feeling a bit shit? Me too. It's a combo of back to school blues I think (that THANK GOD they are back and WHERE ARE MY BABIES?) after a really good school holidays and lots of quality family time. I'm feeling a bit fat and bluergh and my skin is absolutely shithouse again (has been … [Read more...]
9 things I do every day
July 5, 2016 by 20 Comments
I'm a bit of a homebody. And a control freak. So my daily habits are very predictable. There's something about daily routine though isn' there? We're all creatures of habit...I just wish that my daily list included things like meditation, drink 3 litres of water and go for a walk. Alas they just get … [Read more...]
Eating out with kids: what do you want to see?
June 19, 2016 by 38 Comments
I was grabbing a takeaway coffee yesterday and chatting to the owner about an idea she had and was asking me for some help on creating a good kids menu for dinner time. We were both lamenting (OK, maybe it was just me) about how there is just SO much fried options, and that's it when you eat out at … [Read more...]
Bill Granger’s Thai Chilli roast chicken
June 8, 2016 by 15 Comments
This is an old recipe but a good one that most definitely needed to be updated and added to the printable recipe template for you guys to use. It's so tasty, dead easy and a great twist on a traditional roast chook (which we seem to trot out once a week in our house!). Make it...you won't be … [Read more...]
Kitchen favourites
June 2, 2016 by 62 Comments
I had to head into a cookwares shop this week to get some more cutlery (is it just our place that somehow loses cutlery?) I swear after Rob's party we lost so much stuff back to the party hire people, and then somehow teaspoons go missing in lunch boxes...in any case...we needed them. So Mags and I … [Read more...]
