So I worked out that I’d made so many batches of jam drops during the week and because 6 little people are all at home with me that they are lasting about 30 minutes and then all gobbled up. Even hubby came in and asked what happened to the baking we’d done this week. All […]
{Keep Reading...}another rainbow ripple baby blanket finished
Yes I love this pattern. This is my 2nd rainbow ripple baby blanket and I love this one just as much as the first one I made. I made this my summer holiday project while the kids were off school and I’ve finished before the holidays are over so that’s a first (and a win). Everything came […]
{Keep Reading...}Organising your craft room and linen cupboard with a Brother Label Maker + Giveaway
Brought to you by Brother congratulations Lois who won this giveaway! Thank you everyone for entering Recently I shared this post as I started to get organised with my Brother label maker. Over the holiday break I tackled some of the biggest problem areas of the house. The linen cupboard and the craft room. Tell […]
{Keep Reading...}back to school lunchbox ideas
The kids will be back at school before you know it. And I’m already thinking about lunchboxes. You might have someone starting school for the first time, someone on a special diet, someone complaining they need a bit more variety, someone who never eats what is in there or you just need some new ideas. I […]
{Keep Reading...}back to school shopping this year
Just 3 weeks until our baby girl starts school for the first time and the big kids head back. This year we send 4 kids off to school, 1 returns to preschool and the baby stays home with me. And yes it’s proving to be an expensive time of year getting everyone ready. One needed a complete uniform […]
{Keep Reading...}Why you need a Brother Label maker
Brought to you by Brother When my big girl and twins started preschool I went crazy with personalised stickers. But over the years and many house moves later I tend to lose them. I’ve thought of a label maker before but had never used one before so had no idea just how handy they could be……..until […]
{Keep Reading...}lovely lemon slice (gluten free)
Rainy days in the school holidays just call out for some baking. And when it comes to dessert and sweet treats I love anything with lemon. Sadly no lemons are ready to pick off our trees just yet so with 4 lemons from the supermarket and a pantry full of ingredients I wanted to make […]
{Keep Reading...}Simplicity 1121 first dress for a new year
Happy New Year! We were up early and hit the cinemas to see the new Charlie Brown, it was such a sweet movie and I think the 3 year old and adults loved it best but we all loved it. OK I might have been the most excited to see the movie. See if if you’re […]
{Keep Reading...}the baby of the family
I have to say that the youngest member of our family is the cheekiest, fastest and most adventurous member of the lot. He has a lot of kids to keep up with and is learning to get food fast, squeeze in between kids and when the back door is open he is out of there […]
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