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• From One Extreme to Another …

  

  It was always my intention to drop in quickly while on this little break away and after a truly whirlwind visit to Rocky, I’m now listening to the hustle, bustl... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2012 FAMILY

• In and out for a Bit …

  

  Over the next little bit, the hectic around here is going to be even crazier! Hard to fathom, right?I will be attempting to keep up with some regular posting …. Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 FAMILY

• A Picture Tells a Thousand Words but What Could I Say Anyway?

  

  Linking up for another Wordless Wednesday with Trish over at her lovely blog Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 FAMILY

• The Forgotten Art of Lay-by

  

  We live in an instant world.Communication and entertainment, around the clock, at the click of a button. Instant potato and microwaveable pre-cooked pasta.... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 FAMILY

• How to Deal with Change When It Comes and You Don’t Want It to – 5 Tips

  

  Right up front, I’ll say that I am no change-a-phobe. I’m truly not anti mixing it up at all, and in fact there’s actually lots of changes that I love to make... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2012 FAMILY

• B-b-b-bargain of the Week!

  

  If I could identify two skills that I possess in equal strength, they would be 1. sniffing out a bargain and 2. losing and/or damaging sunglasses.Well talk abou... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2012 FAMILY

• You Can’t Stop the Music!

  

  If you are of an equivalent vintage to me, you may indeed remember making a Mix Tape. I recall sitting by the (AM) radio, waiting for a favorite song to be... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2012 FAMILY

• Wordless Wednesday – Washing, Washing, More Washing!

  

  Ahhhhh.The smell of freshly washed, line-dried clothes. Lots of love.Folding and putting away? Not so much.Happy washing Wednesday!Linking up again this week fo... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2012 FAMILY

• Love on My Arm – National Suicide Prevention Week

  

  Yesterday, September 10,  was World Suicide Prevention Day and this week is National Suicide Prevention Week. LOVE on your arm is a way of showing support for... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY

• Easiest Pasta Carbonara Evvahhh!

  

  Tonight I’ve whipped up one of my go-to lazy Sunday night pasta dishes. It is THE easiest Carbonara recipe you’ll ever find – I give you my word. Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• The Truth About Garage Sales …

  

  Today we had a garage sale at our place. Holy moly, it’s a hard day’s work. I. Am. Knackered. I do indeed believe though that I have become a little wiser in th... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2012 FAMILY

• Christmas is A’coming!

  

  Holy Crap, time is flying!For me, the start of September signals that it’s time. This weekend, I’ll be making a list and checking it twice. Christmas shopping... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2012 FAMILY

• The Cake That Grew into a Volcano. With Pictures.

  

  Have you ever done the chocolate-cake-in-a-mug thingy before?Well, I hadn’t and to be honest it sounded almost too good to be true. I’d heard about it, read... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2012 FAMILY, FOOD & DRINK

• Wordless Wednesday ….. the Bear in There …

  

  Another Wednesday picture where few words are needed.Playschool, I owe you.Big time.That is all.Linking up again this week for a second time with Trish at My... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2012 FAMILY

• Thud. Reality Bites.

  

  I’m home. Sigh.Cuddles from Baby Girl = very good.The rest of reality = ahhhhh, well you know, it’s real, isn’t it!You see, for the past 3 days, I’ve been out... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Tips for Packing When You’re off on a Short Break

  

  Hey, I’m not meaning to rub it in or anything but did you know that I’m off on a short break this weekend? With the girls? And no kids? And that it means 3... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2012 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• 3 Simple Web Tools for Awesome Pic Editing

  

  These days most of the pics I snap tend to be taken on the iPhone camera – too easy as it’s always handy and ready to go. Although there are many awesome phone... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2012 FAMILY

• I Think That I Am Addicted …. and a Little Bit in Love!

  

  Few words are needed.It’s true, undying, forever love.Sigh.(ps. there’s no sugar, it’s all good )Joining in today for the first time with Trish at My Little... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2012 FAMILY

• Finding Something out of Nothing to Wear

  

  {source emanuela franchini via Compfight}It’s a good morning!!! Hmmmmm … or is it?You are already running late and the day has barely launched.Typical though,... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2012 FAMILY

• Waging the War Against a Fussy Eater with These

  

  My determination to wean Baby Girl from her Raisin Toast addiction (correct that would be breakfast and dinner, yes) has led me this morning to the kitchen. Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES