Scissors are essential tools in the kitchen
Did you know a pair of scissors can make life so much easier when preparing meals in the kitchen? As you can …
STAND UP POTATO BAKE
I rarely get to sit down and watch a cooking show or segment on television, however upon a recent visit to my …
A Big T-Shirt problem? A sewing project to make smaller!
I was given this t-shirt below when I joined up with my Boot Camp for Women – Personal Training (and will be given more in the future during …
No more mess underfoot while driving
You no longer have a baby in the house, nor need to use those baby nappy sacks (rubbish bags) any more? Well …
CRUMBED CHICKEN FILLETS WITH CREAMY SHERRY & MUSHROOM SAUCE
Alternately, rather than cooking in a frying pan, place into a baking dish and drizzle olive oil over the top to bake …
The best invention was created by a woman!
The dishwasher would have to be one of best kitchen appliances ever invented. Not only are they time saving; a dishwasher also …
Do I have too many shoes!
According to my husband, I have too many shoes; my new 10 shoe hanging rack has only 6 spaces filled – with …
Towels & Gym Bag Storage Ideas
Going to a gym was something that never crossed my mind years ago; family life and running a busy household always came …
Quick & easy sink cleaning
Large family kitchens, food preparation and sink areas do get a good work out. Sinks in particular are always full or in …
BREVILLE ~ the Flavour Maker – REVIEW
If you visit this website/blog frequently, you would have seen I use the crock-pot/slow-cooker quite often. The fact one can cook a …
HOME-MADE BAILEY’S
1 Cup Whisky / Scotch ¾ tin Condensed Milk 200 – 250ml Thickened Cream 8 – 10 teaspoons Chocolate Topping (ice-cream sauce). Ice …
Don’t leave home without a spoon again…
Have you ever left the house with a packed lunch for yourself or child or perhaps taken a tub of yoghurt with you …
MAKING SELF RAISING FLOUR
Making Self-Raising Flour 2 x teaspoons of baking powder to 1 cup of plain flour or 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar …
CHRISTMAS PUDDING – EASY CROCK POT RECIPE
500 – 600g dried and/or crystallised fruit Use what ever fruit you like, ¼ -½ cup each of prunes (dried plums), crystallised pineapple and ginger, dried …
Make an easy desk drawer organiser
Recycling and making something out of items lying around the home is something I love doing (see the other things I have made here). …
Shallots that last outside of the fridge!
When you buy shallots, do you put them straight into the fridge? If you answered YES, did you know there is a better …
If only I had a safety pin….
You are not at home; your trousers or skirt has burst its zip or the elastic has gone. You have broken a …
Personal Records and Certificates
Here is an easy way to store important documents. When you have a large family (seven children in my case), there are …
These shoes are made for walking….a foot aid kit
Most women are passionate about shoes and experience sheer excitement when buying a new pair (even if they already have 100’s of …