A bit of humour ~ a new appliance
When you buy or are given a new appliance, are you eager to try it out straight away? Normally I am as …
Where are my keys?
Losing your keys would have to be one of the most annoying things to happen, especially when you need to be out …
Becoming a bus driver…..
One of my blog readers asked me the following question: “Hi, I was wondering (when you have time) if you could do a blog on …
Surviving a Triple Arthodesis ~ my biggest challenge yet.
Throughout our lives we encounter many trials and struggles. Sometimes we don’t understand and have moments of “Why has this happened to me”. …
Meal Planning
Cooking for a large family can seem daunting and at times overwhelming. As a wife and/or mother, the day to day chores, errands …
BALSAMIC & ROSEMARY LAMB CHOPS
This VIP ~ RECIPE was submitted by Pauline from Toolbox Tastings 2 Tablespoons olive oil 60ml Balsamic vinegar 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary …
EASY SALSA COUS COUS
1 Small onion ~ chopped 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley ~ chopped 2 Tablespoons tomatoes ~ finely chopped 1 Teaspoon minced garlic or …
A bookshelf should be a wall feature ~ not an eyesore!
This VIP was written by Pam, from the blog My Jewellery Box Time to straighten out the book shelf. Look how messy …
Too many face washers?
I came up with another idea today for The Kids Bathroom; if you have a look a the link and go down …
TUNA & VEGETABLE PASTA BAKE
There is no rule to this recipe. You can add whatever vegetables you have in your refrigerator. I have just listed the basics. …
DIJON MUSTARD & ROSEMARY PORK CHOPS
Ingredients: 2 – 4 Pork Chops 2 x Tablespoon Dijon Mustard 1 x Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 x Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary – …
One of the best inventions in the kitchen (apart from Coffee Machines) :P
Who remembers making popcorn as a child (I know that was a long time ago for me). Mum would pour a great …
Cleaning the Play Room….after the kids have trashed it.
Recently I wrote a post for Mouths of Mums called Storage solutions for toys; it’s time to put the toys away! You can get …
Those little buggers….
As a parent and a mother of 7 children, there would have to be one thing in my busy household that I …
FLICKS FRIDAY
Arguing is a regular occurrence when you have children. Go ahead and watch these videos, they are quite amusing;
TASTY FRY-PAN NACHOS
1 x 150g packet corn chips 2 cups grated tasty cheese 1 – 2 jars of nachos salsa (your choice of heat) or 2 …
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Is your home getting too cramped? Do you need more furniture, but have no where to put it….. Wow, wow wow, you …
Tiredness, stress and “I just can’t be bothered”
Recently, I received an email from one of my readers with a rather interesting question. The question is quite a good one (as we all …
FLICKS FRIDAY
Today is FITTED SHEET FOLDING I think I watched at least 30 and have picked out 3 amusing tutorials for you. Overly …
Mithrill (the second).
Who remembers these two posts and this little kitty?
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CHRISTMAS & LEAVING THE HOUSE WITH CHILDREN All people “with children” and those without should watch this. This would have to …
I cried a tear, you wiped it dry….
This evening, my 7 year old boy brought a small tear to my eye. Only yesterday, hubby left for his second stint …
Out with the old and in with the new.
In a life gone by, Mr Sabco Mop was strong, hard working and whizzed around the floor with ease. A day never …
A Big Thank you to HILLS
A little while ago one of the end legs of my portable clothes line from HILLS snapped off. It was full of clothes at …
FLICKS FRIDAY
Today is the 6th January and the “Epiphany”. Here is a little song for today….. and you can’t beat Hugh …
Setting the table for a large family
One can image that dinner time in a large family would be the busiest time of the day. Setting the table is …