FLICKS FRIDAY
I saw this movie recently and I highly recommend it. This also fits this weeks FLICKS FRIDAY theme too! So HAPPY …
ITALIAN LIQUEUR TRIFLE
Cake Ingredients: 1 cup self raising flour 1 tablespoon corn flour 5 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla essence ¾ cup caster sugar …
FLICKS FRIDAY
A bit of carolling, fun and entertainment! The Gardiner Sisters This is my most FAVOURITE Christmas Carol I think Christina Grimmie beats Mariah Carey in …
A Mothers Prayer
A Mothers Prayer Now I lay me down to sleep,I pray my sanity to keep.For if some peace I do not find,I’m …
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
2011 Christmas Tree & Nativity Scene
Thank you Mum’s the Word – Bauble Wreath
Today my girls and I stocked up on fruit and veg supplies at our local markets, and afterwards we headed over to …
FLICKS FRIDAY
Continuing with the Christmas theme; here are three favourites (regarding Santa this time)
Shopping with Children
Shopping with children can be a big effort and not something I enjoy doing. However, if I do happen to take my …
The joys of parenting
Do any of you remember this post on Bosistos Eucalyptus Spray, well I just had to use this a moment ago. My …
Family Sacrifices Part 2
I got some disappointing news today; news that will effect the whole family. My hubby may have to delay his flight home. …
MINI PARTY PIZZA’S
These are very simply made, due to the fact that a Grade 1 class will be eating them for their end of …
Setting up our Nativity Scene
Our 2011 Nativity Scene The basic setup of the cave and scenery
FLICKS FRIDAY
We have this one on a VHS (do any of you still own old video player – well we do). I also …
BEETROOT SPREAD
1 x tin chick peas – drained and washed 1 x tin beetroot – drained 4 x garlic cloves or 1 tablespoon …
TAHINI
Quick & very easy tahini – makes ½ cup 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds ½ teaspoon sesame or olive oil ¼ teaspoon of salt ¼ …
Getting Organised for the School Year
Some of you are probably thinking; WHAT THE or school isn’t even over for this year yet. (Don’t worry, I have the …
SHEPHERDS PIE
500g Mince Beef 1 x brown onion Shallots or chives Fresh or dried herbs ½ cup plain flour ½ – ¾ cup …
Part 2 – Tears & Sorrow
The children were driven home from school for me this afternoon and were told briefly in the car that the cat had …
Part 1 – A Horrific Day
Today, was one of those days of regret and anguish. A day, where I know that whatever I say to my children …
Pan Fried Marinated Eggplant
What you will need: Prepared Marinated Eggplant Olive Oil Fry Pan Salt Cover the base of your fry pan with olive oil, …
MARINATED EGGPLANT OR AUBERGINES
Here is an easy tip when marinating eggplant! Cut up the eggplant anyway you wish (below, I cut the eggplant in …
Tinsel Advent Calendar
I can not take credit for this idea as my children received these as a gift. However they are hand made and …
Large Family Calendar
Planning your time, appointments and meals can be organised easier if you have a large calendar. This one is the size of two …
FLICKS FRIDAY
Gone are the days during Christmas time when children’s television was filled with beautiful shows and movies relating to Christmas and the real reason for …
FLICKS FRIDAY
If you didn’t see the previous weeks movie, then watch it first HERE You may need the tissues again! Otherwise here is …
Advent Wreath
Advent Wreath made with… Australian Natives You can read about the Advent Wreath custom here
A Christmas Countdown
The real reason for the season is to commemorate the Birth of Jesus Christ on the 25th of Dec; so what better way to …
A Christmas Countdown
The real reason for the season is to commemorate the Birth of Jesus Christ on the 25th of Dec; so what better way to …
FLICKS FRIDAY
Today I have a beautiful movie for you to watch; a real ‘tear jerker’, make sure you have a box of tissues …
Ballarat Views – Accomodation
I highly recommend this family friendly accommodation in Ballarat. Our family of 10 stayed here during December 2010 for a …