If I've learned anything in seven years of marriage, it's that fellas aren't good at hints. Bearhands doesn't have much opportunity to get to the shops and as such I've been on the receiving end of many random, last minute gifts. Remember the time I got a bobcat for my birthday? Good times! Last couple of years I've told Bearhands to save himself the trip, I buy my own gift and I get something ...
Gardening
Christmas rocky road
This time of the year is all about edible Christmas gifts, so I’m sharing a recipe I trot out this time every year. The white chocolate, pistachios and cranberries give this rocky road a yuletide feel. , PrintChristmas Rocky RoadPrep 10 minsInactive 60 ...
I’m Pinning Around Pinterest Link Party
Hi there! Welcome to this week's I'm Pinning Around Pinterest Link Party. We're having a little fun with themes from here until the end of the year. This week, I'm inviting you to link up your latest work and you most repinned content. Not sure what your most repinned content is? No sweat, finding it is a piece of cake! Step 1: Log into Pinterest and go to your profile page. Click the ...
taking stock
Yesterday our town had the dubious honour of being the hottest place in Queensland. While we sweltered, I tried my hand at Pip Lincolne's taking stock list. Making: an infinity scarf for the Big Sister’s prep teacher. Cooking: an egg on the road. Not really, but trying. Drinking: cold beer. Reading: the Foxtel bill and cutting our spend (and channels) by two ...
edamame salad & things that make me happy
Ever find yourself smiling as you type? It's happening to me at the moment. I wrote this recipe for Flossie last year, but it will be new to most of you. I spent a long while today wondering what I should write to accompany it. Tonight I decided on a list of things that make me happy. things that make me happy tickling my kids until they start laughing before I even touch ...
I’m Pinning Around Pinterest Link Party
Oh the best laid plans of mice and men! My plan for this week was to give everyone a chance to showcase their most pinned posts. I was going to write instructions on how to discover this; fun and informative - right? Problem is I've run out of time. Plus I had the second stage of my dental surgery yesterday, so I'm all out of inclination too. Next week! Can you believe there are just ...