things are going to be quiet around here

keirahospital

But only on the blog. Behind the scenes our lives have been turned upside down with this nasty break happening to our big girl. I think we’re all still in a state of shock and I’m trying to get my head around the logistics of being pregnant, running a big family and having my biggest […]

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fabric giveaway time

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I figured it’s about time I did a fabric giveaway so how about 5 charm square packs out to one lucky reader. I still haven’t had the time to really do my craft room since we’ve moved in so a bit of a destash over the next few weeks might help the situation. These are […]

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a new knitting pattern to love

cardy

I love knitting for babies but I am certainly guilty of always making the same patterns………….ahem Baby Kina might spring to mind or my favourites by Debbie Bliss. But every now and then I try a new pattern and I loved the look of tiKKi’s latest pattern, Gidday Baby. And now you can get the […]

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chicken and vegetable lasagne

chickveglasagne

Chicken and vegetable lasagne is a new recipe that I’ve made for the family and am sharing with you………… 4.5 from 2 reviews chicken + vegetable lasagne   Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins   Recipe type: Dinners Serves: 8 What you’ll need 1 onion 3 […]

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a happy mother’s day

happymothersday

Last night as I was trying to get the little ones to sleep I was thinking about all the nice things I could write about Mother’s Day to make this post deep and meaningful. Then someone kicked me in the leg and a little while later someone rolled over on my hair and I couldn’t […]

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a little cardigan finished

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No greater feeling than a little knit done and dusted and out the door. I love that feeling because it means a new project can be started. This really is one of my favourite baby knits when I want something quick and in one piece. You start at the back and knit, cast on each side […]

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Our week with the Mercedes – Benz Valente

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This post is brought to you by the Mercedes- Benz Valente  With a family of 7 (soon to be 8) we were definitely well suited to test drive the Mercedes-Benz Valente, an 8 seater! We’ve got a bit of experience with people movers but had never driven the Valente before. Our first people mover was a […]

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fruit picking

fruitpicking

Isn’t it funny when you buy a house – you see it maybe a couple of times and you try to take it all in, you make an offer, give away all of your money, settlement takes place and you move in and then realise how much there was that you didn’t notice. Like the […]

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making tissue holders

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Well the mother’s day stall is next week and in true last minute spirit I have been making tissue holders for the stall. I couldn’t find the old pattern I had used in the past but on pinterest found this video and loved it. It is so easy and if you don’t believe me then […]

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