Archives for January 2017

Mango and Coconut Muffins …

January 14, 2017

Muffins are perfect for lunchboxes, morning teas or an after school snack and these Mango and Coconut Muffins are sure to be a hit. Mango and coconut are a delightful combination and these muffins are suitable to freeze. Enjoy! Mango and Coconut Muffins …   Print Author: Mrs Organised Recipe type: Muffin Ingredients … 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted ¾ cups castor sugar ½ cup dessicated coconut 1 ¼ cups lite sour cream 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ cup vegetable oil 1 ¾ cups fresh mango, chopped Method … Preheat oven to 180C … read more

My Dental Experience in Thailand …

January 12, 2017

    Please note, this is my personal story and an account of our experience when hubby and myself recently travelled to Thailand for dental work. It is in no way a judgement of Australian dentists who, in my opinion, are qualified, well-trained, empathetic and ethical professionals. It is also in no way a recommendation that everyone should book the next flight to Thailand, or any other country, to have dental work carried out. The decision to have dental work, or any other medical procedure, performed in another country is a difficult, important and … read more

25 Delicious Fillings for Sandwiches, Wraps, Pitas and Bread Rolls …

January 10, 2017

  Very soon kids will be returning to school and parents everywhere will jump back into the routine of preparing lunchboxes. Some kids crave the familiarity of having the same sandwich every day whereas there’ll be others who get bored and want variety.   Remember to check your school’s lunchbox policy to see if there are any foods like peanut butter that are banned and then you could spice things up with some of the gorgeous sandwich fillings below. All of the suggestions use common items from the fridge and pantry and I’ve included some ideas for using … read more

Four Ingredient “Honey Joys” …

January 8, 2017

Honey Joys are a sweet little snack that can be whipped up in next to no time. It’s one of those “retro” recipes that’s been around forever but shows up every now and then. They only need four common ingredients that will be found in most pantries and fridges and are perfect for a morning tea treat for school or ideal for a small child’s birthday party. Enjoy! Four Ingredient “Honey Joys” …   Print Author: Mrs Organised Ingredients … 3 ¾ cups Corn Flakes ¼ cup butter ⅓ cup sugar 1 ½ tablespoons honey Method … Preheat oven to 150C … read more

The Ultimate Laundry Guide for Anyone who Hates Ironing or Wants to Cut their Ironing Time Dramatically …

January 6, 2017

Keeping up with the ironing is a major challenge in most households. No sooner do you finish one pile than another seems to magically appear … it’s a never-ending cycle … wash, dry, iron, repeat! It’s repetitive, tedious and certainly not my idea of a good time. I’ve spent years trying to simplify my life, creating new habits and implementing practical routines to save my time and finding ways to reduce the amount of time I spend ironing has always been a priority.   So, if you feel like you spend half of your life chained to the ironing board, here are … read more

Almond Tahini Bliss Balls …

January 4, 2017

These Almond Tahini Bliss Balls are a quick, easy, healthy snack for anyone on the go or perfect for Mum or Dad’s lunchboxes for work. They do contain almonds so are probably best not sent to school due to potential allergies but are a great after school snack. Tahini is a deliciously nutty and creamy spread made from sesame seeds and, if you’ve not used it before, you’ll find it in most supermarkets in the Health Food section. Enjoy! Almond Tahini Bliss Balls …   Print Author: Mrs Organised Ingredients … ½ cup raisons ½ cup freshly squeezed … read more

Bon Voyage … My Sweet Girl …

January 2, 2017

  My house is feeling a lot emptier than usual … 5 days ago, I said farewell to Miss 18 as she embarked on a Gap Year to the UK. I’ve known it was coming for such a long time but it still managed to creep up on me until suddenly it was no longer something that was going to happen in the future … instead it was happening NOW and then, just as quickly, NOW became yesterday … and she was gone!   Her Gap Year was organised by her former school. There are 14 students in total going and they have each been placed to live and work in a school in the UK for a … read more