We enjoyed a couple of 'bring a plate' family lunches over the long Easter weekend. I love these type of occasions, getting together with family. There is something so special about them. It is so lovely to see the kidlets happily playing and adults enjoying adult conversation over a cold beverage or cuppa (whatever takes your fancy). I also love that these occasions give me an excuse to try out new recipes and whip out some old faithful's as well. Lately I have been trying my … [Read more...]
Archives for 2015
18 Months of Cuteness
Sebastian, Eighteen months - wow! We seem to have more and more fun each month and this month is no exception. You love the outdoors and spend lots of time running around, playing with Schumi, riding your bike, chilling in your swing and thoroughly enjoying life. You are very sweet and pick me flowers most days (from the basil and chives plants), I sure love the smell of onions - heheh... We bought you some gumboots in the weekend and you have wanted to wear them ever since. I can't … [Read more...]
Easter Bunny Treat Jars
With Easter just around the corner (think less than two weeks away), I thought it was time to get crafty and what better way than with these little Easter Bunny jars. I thought they would be perfect gifts for our nieces, especially when filled with mini chocolate eggs, chickens and bunnies. They look super cute and the girls will be able to use the jars afterwards to store trinkets and treasures in. Plus, they gave me the perfect excuse as I have … [Read more...]
DIY Baby / Toddler Swing
At the beginning of last Summer, Sebastian was in need of a new swing. He had, had a swing and he LOVED it, however, it was one of those brightly coloured plastic ones and after a year of being out in the elements it was starting to perish and I was no longer keen for him to go in it. So, he was in the market for a swing. This time round, I was not that keen to head down the plastic route and was after a more long term robust option, which after scouring the internet I was fortunate … [Read more...]
The Birthday Monster by Bridget Sherlock
'Birthday boy Peter is enjoying roaring, snarling, snatching and stomping his way through the day when he discovers he has turned into the Birthday Monster! He has big googly eyes, a prickly tail and a snarly snout. How is he going to turn back into the Birthday Boy before it's too late and he becomes a monster forever?' It's no secret that I love books and reading. Whether its a book for myself or a chance to share one of my greatest hobbies with Sebastian, then I am there. We love books … [Read more...]