Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Warming the cockles of my heart
It's starting to get colder of an evening, even here in the glorious Whitsundays. Although our friends and family have no sympathy when I complain about 14 degree celsius overnight and 22 degree days, hardly REALLY cold but cold for us tropical folk.
One of my favourite winter warmers is chicken and vegetable soup! Yummm! We usually keep some to eat immediately and freeze the rest. I've also taken to freezing small portions for Master Jack as he loves it!
There's nothing naughty in it, and if you make your own stock I think it's even yummier. This is the best Chicken and Vegetable soup I have ever eaten. If you've had a better one let me know, I'm always up for trying a new recipe! The gauntlet has been thrown ;)
It's one of those great meals that tastes as good when you re-heat it as it did the day you made it. For Master Jack I just throw in a few noodles to keep his little fingers occupied (what's toddler meal-time if not messy right?).
What are your favourite winter warmers?
Enjoy!
One of my favourite winter warmers is chicken and vegetable soup! Yummm! We usually keep some to eat immediately and freeze the rest. I've also taken to freezing small portions for Master Jack as he loves it!
Chicken and Vegetable Soup ready to serve. The house smells soooo good! Delish!
Master Jack's portions for freezing. I picked these really cute, colourful, CHEAP containers from Woolworths for freezing.
There's nothing naughty in it, and if you make your own stock I think it's even yummier. This is the best Chicken and Vegetable soup I have ever eaten. If you've had a better one let me know, I'm always up for trying a new recipe! The gauntlet has been thrown ;)
It's one of those great meals that tastes as good when you re-heat it as it did the day you made it. For Master Jack I just throw in a few noodles to keep his little fingers occupied (what's toddler meal-time if not messy right?).
What are your favourite winter warmers?
Enjoy!
Sunday, 1 May 2011
Photo of the Day (POTD)
I'm a bit obsessed reading other bloggers at the moment, usually late at night when the Master and the Mister are drifting off into dreamland. I am, and have always been a night-owl, and soooo not a morning person!
A couple of lovely Mummy bloggers are blogging about POTD (some call is 365). Taking a photo every day. Its a good idea too if you are taking part in Project Life too I guess. I simply love taking photos of our little boy, my stepsons, our home and the area where we live so it's a breeze, right? Well not exactly, I mean your don't want to take a repeat shot every day...
So I found this really cool list of suggestions to assist with your POTD. I love having guidelines! I think I've mentioned before that I am not a very creative person and need direction. The list can be found here thanks to Rebecca Cooper.
I haven't picked one from the list as I managed to take a pic yesterday that I just LOVE! It's another of Master Jack (surprise, surprise!). Today I might start taking pictures of other things, the Whitsunday Air Show is on today so fingers crossed for great photo opportunities (The Mister will be shocked!).
So todays PODT....drum roll please...
My baby, looking far too grown up.
What's yours? Can you think of any other great POTD ideas to add to the list?
A couple of lovely Mummy bloggers are blogging about POTD (some call is 365). Taking a photo every day. Its a good idea too if you are taking part in Project Life too I guess. I simply love taking photos of our little boy, my stepsons, our home and the area where we live so it's a breeze, right? Well not exactly, I mean your don't want to take a repeat shot every day...
So I found this really cool list of suggestions to assist with your POTD. I love having guidelines! I think I've mentioned before that I am not a very creative person and need direction. The list can be found here thanks to Rebecca Cooper.
I haven't picked one from the list as I managed to take a pic yesterday that I just LOVE! It's another of Master Jack (surprise, surprise!). Today I might start taking pictures of other things, the Whitsunday Air Show is on today so fingers crossed for great photo opportunities (The Mister will be shocked!).
So todays PODT....drum roll please...
My baby, looking far too grown up.
What's yours? Can you think of any other great POTD ideas to add to the list?
Friday, 29 April 2011
Project Life!
In my blogging travels I have discovered Project Life.
I'm not really into scrapbooking (to be honest I've never given it a go) but I do love the idea of documenting the important milestones in all our lives.
Looking at Becky Higgins Project life site I found that I DON'T NEED TO SCRAPBOOK! I can do it all online and I love that! For someone without the creative 'eye' this is music to my ears. For all those super-crafty buggers out there though, she also has her handmade option.
So, my project this weekend is to sort and order the 10,000 digital photographs I have on the computer and get started!
Have a look at the site, it's really inspirational and I'm guessing, a bit addictive!!
I'm not really into scrapbooking (to be honest I've never given it a go) but I do love the idea of documenting the important milestones in all our lives.
Looking at Becky Higgins Project life site I found that I DON'T NEED TO SCRAPBOOK! I can do it all online and I love that! For someone without the creative 'eye' this is music to my ears. For all those super-crafty buggers out there though, she also has her handmade option.
So, my project this weekend is to sort and order the 10,000 digital photographs I have on the computer and get started!
Have a look at the site, it's really inspirational and I'm guessing, a bit addictive!!
One of the actual scrapbooking kits Becky Higgins can send you. There are two designs available.
Or the electronic (cheaters!) version. Love it! You then have it printed, very professional.
Better get cracking!
Monday, 25 April 2011
Family Snaps
Trying to pose a 14 month old child for a photo is virtually impossible! I must take thousands of photos and hope to catch that perfect shot...every now and again I get it right.
Easter Sunday The Mr, Master Jack, my Mum, my Sister and I headed out for a picnic to a the Peter Faust Dam in Proserpine.
There's plenty of picnic tables and BBQ's, great open spaces for the kids to run (although it is by the water so you need to keep an eye on them) and areas to pop in your boat or jet ski. We have none of those water toys so we had to make fun with our picnic and bubble blowing. I take bubbles everywhere because they are always engaging to kidlets.
Below you will see pictures of the beauty of the location, and it is breathtaking and well worth a look if visiting the Whitsundays or Proserpine area.
However, it's the photo I snapped of Master Jack and his Nana (my Mum) that is my dearest. Two of my favourite people in the world.
Easter Sunday The Mr, Master Jack, my Mum, my Sister and I headed out for a picnic to a the Peter Faust Dam in Proserpine.
There's plenty of picnic tables and BBQ's, great open spaces for the kids to run (although it is by the water so you need to keep an eye on them) and areas to pop in your boat or jet ski. We have none of those water toys so we had to make fun with our picnic and bubble blowing. I take bubbles everywhere because they are always engaging to kidlets.
Below you will see pictures of the beauty of the location, and it is breathtaking and well worth a look if visiting the Whitsundays or Proserpine area.
However, it's the photo I snapped of Master Jack and his Nana (my Mum) that is my dearest. Two of my favourite people in the world.
My sweeties - Master Jack and his Nana
Jack and his Auntie taking a stroll after lunch
The beautiful Peter Faust Dam
Do you have a favourite family happy snap that makes your heart sing?
Saturday, 23 April 2011
Naming our home
For some time, since buying this house in the tree-tops we have wanted to 'name' it. It's not something I've ever thought of doing before, but I feel the house needs it.
We've tried variations of words in different languages, google translate is a gem!
Here are some of our ideas thus far -
Tropical Tree House
Spanish - casa del árbol tropical
French - maison dans les arbres tropicaux
Irish - teach crann trópaiceach
Too long I am thinking, so another variation had to be found.
Tropical Cottage
French - chalet tropicales
Spanish - casa tropicales
I think it's hard to keep it simple without being overly generic and boring. If this part is hard I hate to think of designing the sign!! Wow!
I found this fabbo site with "how to name your house" information. Some great ideas!
Then I found a site in the UK that makes the most GORGEOUS signs (for all uses!). Now I have to find someone local to match!
Check out No on the high street it's drool worthy! Some examples below..
Too many choices! All so beautiful. If anyone knows anyone in North QLD with the talent, I'd love to give them my business!!
Decisions, decisions.
Happy Easter everyone!
We've tried variations of words in different languages, google translate is a gem!
Here are some of our ideas thus far -
Tropical Tree House
Spanish - casa del árbol tropical
French - maison dans les arbres tropicaux
Irish - teach crann trópaiceach
Too long I am thinking, so another variation had to be found.
Tropical Cottage
French - chalet tropicales
Spanish - casa tropicales
I think it's hard to keep it simple without being overly generic and boring. If this part is hard I hate to think of designing the sign!! Wow!
I found this fabbo site with "how to name your house" information. Some great ideas!
Then I found a site in the UK that makes the most GORGEOUS signs (for all uses!). Now I have to find someone local to match!
Check out No on the high street it's drool worthy! Some examples below..
Too many choices! All so beautiful. If anyone knows anyone in North QLD with the talent, I'd love to give them my business!!
Decisions, decisions.
Happy Easter everyone!
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Easter treats!
Master Jack and I made some delicious, simple muffins for our Easter Hunt today! I'll pop the recipe a the bottom...yummo!
We popped some Spring toppers on them from Rebecca Cooper downloadable from here. All you need is spot of craft glue and toothpicks. Cute!
We popped some Spring toppers on them from Rebecca Cooper downloadable from here. All you need is spot of craft glue and toothpicks. Cute!
Here's my recipe for simple, yummy Vanilla Cupcakes! Yum!
This is the first time I've uploaded a PDF file so please tell me if it doesn't work :)
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