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Most of us will think long and hard about the things we need to clean around our house and how we are going to do that. We think about the cleaning products we will use and the types of cloths and sponges that are going to give us the best results but do you ever give […]
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If you’re looking for a delicious recipe for afternoon tea or something that can be frozen for school lunches, then this recipe is ideal … the sweetness of the banana and texture of beautiful chunks of apple will have you licking your lips and definitely wanting more. Enjoy! Apple and Banana Bread … Prep time […]
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Meal planning is one of my favourite things for helping me get organised. It saves me time, saves me money, definitely saves my sanity and prevents the 5.00 o’clock “What’s for Dinner” panic! It’s been a couple of weeks since I shared a Meal Plan so here’s what’s on mine for the coming week: Monday: […]
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Most families will have their own recipe for Spaghetti Bolognaise but, in case you don’t, here’s my version … so simple to cook, full of flavour and oh so tasty! When the kids were little and invited friends for sleepovers, I usually cooked “Spag Bol” because it’s popular with most kids and used to […]
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In Part 1 of this Decluttering Series we answered the question: What is Clutter? In Part 2 we talked about The Benefits of Decluttering and in Part 3 we discussed When Will I Find the Time to Declutter? Now it’s time to consider what questions you need to ask yourself when making choices about your […]
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Like most families, our mornings are super busy. Hubby is racing out to work, I’m trying to get ready for work, Miss 21 is usually still asleep following late night study sessions (such is the life of a university student) and Miss 16 has to get ready for school. So we tend to reserve “sit […]
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We love Indian food in our house and this would be one of our favourite dishes. I love Butter Chicken because it’s so smooth and creamy and this version is very mild … loads of flavour without the spice … so it’s perfect for kids. Serve it with rice and some lovely broccoli or green […]
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It took me years to gather the courage to even try baking scones. I’d heard so many people say how they had tried and failed so I figured it was best avoided. However, after years of being afraid I finally decided to have a go and I’m so glad I did! Scones seem simple enough […]
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Recently I shared with you my solution for storing most of my baking ingredients, things like flour, sugar, breadcrumbs, bi-carb soda, etc. The photo below shows the final result and if you missed that blog post you can read more about it here. However, that was only part of the story because there are loads […]
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I baked a batch of these just after lunch today so the kids could come home from school and uni to a yummy afternoon tea that would keep them going until dinner. I also love that it presents an opportunity to sit down quietly with the girls and have a chat and catch up about […]
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I don’t know about you, but the mess and jumble of cords behind my computer in the office was driving me crazy! It looked awful and was extremely difficult to keep clean and free of dust, so it was time to find a solution. I visited Officeworks and found this fantastic Cable Box. It comes […]
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I love these Peach Muffins and once you’ve made them you’ll see why. It’s a very simple recipe that only needs one bowl and one jug … love that! I also love that these are a great option if you’re in a hurry and need breakfast on the go. These muffins freeze very well and […]
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