I love having some cake or something yummy in the kitchen when I’m having a quiet day at home. And if it involves chocolate then it’s even better. I wouldn’t have minded a slice of my vegan chocolate fudge cake. Today’s baking had to be quick and easy. One of those ‘just chuck it all in and mix’ […]
{Keep Reading...}two new knitting books added to my library
I love knitting books but once you’ve get a few…..OK once you have a good collection like yours truly, you get a bit picky about new ones. And it’s been a while since I’ve bought any new baby or kids knitting books. But I’m happy to report that my last 2 purchases were worth the […]
{Keep Reading...}and now she is 7 – part 1
My biggest baby is now 7! And I forgot just how exciting birthdays are when you are a little person! Here she is partying like a rockstar in the people mover…………..after church! Keira did try to get out of church this morning because it was her birthday but she loved seeing her friends there and […]
{Keep Reading...}two days till the birthday party
Keira turns 7 this weekend. We’ve known about this for some time since she has been giving us the daily countdown each morning for the last few months. I think I’m still in denial but I can see this girl is growing up on me. And fast. I’m sure I didn’t start slamming doors till I […]
{Keep Reading...}muesli slice and cheats bircher muesli
This post is brought to you by Woolworths Select It’s been a while between recipes so I have two easy ones for you. And they are healthy. With the weather getting cooler I just have to share one of my favourite breakfasts. My cheats bircher muesli. Now this is a bit of a no-brainer and […]
{Keep Reading...}my favourite ‘how to knit’ books
Every time I share a knitting project I’m asked by you, my lovely readers, ‘how can I teach myself or knit’ or you say ‘I wish I could knit’. So I’m sharing 3 of my all time fave knitting books that have helped me (and Keira) and which live in my craft room. And these are […]
{Keep Reading...}day at the fair
I won’t lie. Taking the whole crew out to a fair is not for the fainthearted. Retro daddy triple checked that I really wanted to do it – even as we were backing out of the driveway this morning. For a few years I’ve driven past the signs and seen the traffic and crowds of people […]
{Keep Reading...}finishing off your knitting projects
Do you love the thrill of a new project? Me too. Unfortunately that means I’m not the best at finishing my knitting projects off. Maybe most of my craft projects. Unless I have a tight deadline or somewhere to wear something to, I leave things with a small job to do. And hope I get to […]
{Keep Reading...}waking up to sad news
Today I woke to the sad news that the blogger, crafter and founder of Whip Up and huge inspiration in the craft community had passed away. And so tragically. I can’t stop thinking about her loss, her missing partner and the family she has left behind. She is the mother of two little ones. Do you remember growing up? […]
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