APPLE CRUMBLE CAKE
200ml water 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 1 teaspoon of salt 2½ cups of plain flour 1¾ teaspoons Dry Yeast 1 tablespoon of dried basil or oregano (optional) SETTING: Dough (Pizza)
This recipe is a favourite of mine; whenever attending a BYO plate party or function I bring this along. Ingredients: 2 loaves of sliced bread (white or wholemeal – your choice ~ only 1 and a half is used). 1 x 250g Cream Cheese 2 Tablespoons of Mayonnaise Grated Tasty Cheese 1 Lebanese Cucumber or similar…
There are no rules as to what you can be put onto a pizza, all it requires is the dough and your creativity. Below are the steps of how to assemble a pizza in the Tupperware Jel Ring. Firstly make up a batch of pizza dough either in a bread machine (recipe here) or by hand. Use a rolling pin…
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Organisation is a big part of my every day life. I like to plan ahead, and finish a job before moving onto the next one. Schedules and routines are essential in businesses, so why not use these methods in the home too? As a mother of seven, life can be pretty hectic. Peace and quiet…
For the last few weeks I have been shaking my head, grunting and getting completely annoyed with the state of my First-Aid Kit area in my pantry cupboard. One particular kid has a bad habit of getting band-aids out of each pack and throwing them all over the place. I have found butts in the…
For years I have been dealing with dirty nappies, crying babies and toddlers, the terrible two’s and troublesome three’s, night feeds and sleepless nights. Then the school years began and life became more hectic with many appointments, including school excursions, sports carnivals, meetings, parent/teacher interviews, school concerts and rehearsals, other sporting commitments along with after school training, swimming, music or…
This simple meal below was made in the slow cooker / crockpot. You can also add any other vegetables you have in the fridge as well such as eggplant, bok choy, spinach etc.
Here are 3 very simple and easy ways to clean and sterilise those dirty dish cloths & sponges 1. Soak them in the kitchen sink with a scoop or two of nappy soaker and hot water for a couple of hours. Not only are you cleaning the cloths but the sink area as well (just give the sink, tap…
Getting back into a routine after the end of year school break requires some motivation and organisation skills. Having chore charts, schedules and a simple system can help the children to become organised, have everything in order and be ready for the following weeks and school terms ahead. With every school year, new challenges arise for…
Organising the family along with ones individual tasks, activities, jobs, chores, outings, sport days, excursions, swimming lessons, football/soccer/netball training, appointments to the dentist, hairdresser, doctor, optometrist etc is something the mother often does. It is almost like running a business and being the personal secretary for the children (and the husband). Categorising events, making lists,…
It’s been almost 4 months since my Hysterectomy operation back in April 2015 and I thought I would write a follow up post (from this previous one), on how things have been going. Firstly let me just say, I FEEL AMAZING and without the proper rest and care I took during my recovery period, I probably wouldn’t feel as well as…
Hysterectomy – 11 April, 2015 The reason for my hysterectomy operation was due to many years of suffering each month which I thought it was “normal”; after all I have had seven children, however the last 6 months really took its toll and as of January 2015 it was time to say “bye to misery and hello life”. …
Here is a simple idea for those mobile phone charger cords! Never bend over the side of the bed to reach for them again. Make an easy elastic strap that can tie around anything. All you need is: Two pieces of elastic (the kind used for waist bands). One large button. Thread one elastic through…
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Getting kids to eat soup is a struggle sometimes, however this recipe seems to be a winner in the No Excuses household.
Need a car tissue holder and don’t want to waste money buying something crappy online? Why not just make your own! What you need: 4lt ice cream container lid Scissors and a Stanley knife Marker pen Sewing elastic Tooth pick Cut the outer edge off the ice cream lid; measuring the narrow edges of tissue…
Here is a simple DIY idea and affordable garbage bin for your car. All you needs is: An empty Nappy Soaker tub (remove the label). Scissors A medium sized binder clip Garbage bags (the nappy sack sized are great – see here ). Cut off top of container above the ridge. Place a bag inside…
