Monday, Monday....  

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It is school holiday time and it is pouring with rain. The perfect kind of weather for curling up with a good book to read knowing that you don't have to be out and about in the pouring rain but can stay warm, snuggly and dry indoors.

Zac worked this morning and on his way home just couldn't resist buying himself two new PS3 games to play so that is keeping him busy and occupied. Doesn't he look so pleased with himself and his new purchases. Wonder how long these games might keep him occupied before he has managed to complete them. It never seems to be long enough compared to the $$$ is costs to buy them. Sigh..... Still one can't complain when he is out working and earning his own dollars to be able to buy what he wants.


Kyle got daddy to load some talking books for him to listen to on daddy's ipod touch so he has been busy playing them today.


Yes both of my boys rely on modern technology to keep them occupied as neither like the sound of silence. No matter what they are doing, they both have to be surrounded by noise at all times.

Even though it has turned rather cool today after the warm temperatures we have been used to lately Kyle is still happily munching away on iceblocks.


A peaceful and relaxing day. Just about to organise some Easter crafts for Kyle to make and then he wants to make some cupcakes. Cooking is always a great way to encourage Kyle to eat something. The school sent a flyer home advertising cooking classes for kids during the holidays which I am sure Kyle would love. Sadly we don't have the necessary $$$ right now to send him as not only would he be cooking which he enjoys but also a great way for him to socialise with other children.

If you are looking for a good books to read then you want to check out my latest read by Robyn Carr - Promise Canyon.


Promise Canyon is book 13 in Robyn's Virgin River series. This series of books is such a great read and I would highly recommend them to all.

Happy Monday everyone.





Happy Homemaker Monday - 18-04-2011  

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The weather in my neck of the woods...

It is a rainy day here today. A great day to be inside curled up reading a book. Typical school holiday type weather.


Things that make me happy...

Watching Kyle playing and happily entertaining himself.

My washing and ironing piles shrinking.


Books I’m reading...

Raising Blaze by Debra Ginsberg. It is a book about a mother and son's long, strange journey into autism.


What’s on my TV today...

Nothing as we no long have a tv.


On the menu for dinner...

Crumbed fish, mashed potatoes, corns on the cob and mixed vegetables.


On my TO DO list...

make a doctors appointment

make some cupcakes with Kyle


New recipe I tried or want to try soon...

These cheese and bacon hash browns sound rather tasty. Going to have to add these into the menu to make.


In my craft basket...

is a cardstock packet I just picked up on clearance waiting for me to turn it into some cards.


Looking forward to this week...

I don't actually have any plans for this week. Just taking each day as it comes with it being school holidays and not having to be on any school schedule.


Tips and tricks...

If you have teenagers that have a love of hair gel - if they should run out then get them to try using hair conditioner instead as once it dries it sets like gel.


My favourite blog post this week...

I am loving Jade's craft room. She has made great storage use of such an open space.


Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers)...

A new blog I came across this week is Vegie Smugglers. Great ways to sneak vegetables into meals and snacks. These apple, pear and prune squares are on my TO MAKE list.


No words needed (favourite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share)...


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Lessons learned the past few days...

The first day you don't take an umbrella with you that you are bound to get caught out and it rains while you are out and about doing chores.


On my mind...

It is amazing that 12 weeks of school have whizzed by already and term 1 is now complete. Shall be interesting to see what term 2 has to offer. Kyle is loving school and doing so well.


Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses...

In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. ISAIAH 30:15 NKJV


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Happy Homemaker Monday - 6 December  

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The weather in my neck of the woods... is sunny when it isn't raining. The weather is so unpredicatable lately and can be raining one second and next thing you know the sun is doing its best to peek out behind the clouds and then it no sooner has spread a few rays of sunshine then down comes the rain again. Always seems to manage to rain at school drop off and pick up times.


Things that make me happy... random acts of kindness. Great to be able to bring a smile to someones face.


Books I’m reading... Next Of Kin - C J Carmichael


What’s on my TV today... Nothing as the tv hasn't been on today.


On the menu for dinner... Crumbed fish, mashed potato and salad


On my TO DO list... put up the Christmas tree and decorate it.


New recipe I tried or want to try soon... Shortbread


In my craft basket... it is lacking inspiration at the moment. My mind can't seem to focus on working on craft at the moment.


Looking forward to this week... school finishing up for Kyle on Friday. Roll on the summer school holidays.


Tips and tricks... when a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead - no white mess on the outside of the cake.


My favourite blog post this week... http://www.naturalnews.com/030074_Happy_Meal_decompose.html


Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers)... this is a new blog site that is going to be launching in 2011 which looks to be promising. At the moment they are promoting Christmas gift ideas.... Simple Crafter


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Lessons learned the past few days... not to try and overdo things otherwise you can very easily crash and burn. Not a good time of the year to be falling sick.


On my mind... looking forward to 2010 drawing to a close and looking forward to finding out what adventures await us in 2011.


Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses... The joy of the LORD is your strength! NEHEMIAH 8:10 NLT



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Happy Homemaker Monday - 20 September  

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The weather in my neck of the woods...

is dreary. Rain, rain and more rain. Typical school holiday weather.

Things that make me happy...

a clear and clean kitchen bench. My males are the king of dump and I like to have a clear kitchen bench to be able to work on without finding their dirty cutlery and crockery piled up because they haven't put their dirty dishes in the dishwasher.

Books I’m reading...

Attitude Plus - Tony Christiansen

What’s on my TV today...

Kyle has been playing a video. We don't have any storage space to keep videos so going through them during the school holidays to watch them and then we will find a new home for them for someone else to enjoy.

On the menu for dinner...

Pasta - something to try and tempt Kyle's taste buds.

On my TO DO list...

renew a library book that is due back and I have't quite finished.


searching for ideas for making a birthday banner as Kyle would like to make one to hang up across the front window.

New recipe I tried or want to try soon...

These honey and soda scones look interesting. Must get some runny honey and try them.

In my craft basket...

patterned paper and cardstock that I am sorting.

Looking forward to this week...

my birthday on Friday.

Tips and tricks...

If you have broken something that is glass in the kitchen and want to be sure that you have picked up all the shards of glass then use a piece of bread. A great way of collecting all the glass pieces.


My favourite blog post this week...


Not a blog post as such but Tony Christiansen website is worth checking out. He has done some fantastic achievements even though he lost both legs in a train accident when he was 9 years old.

Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers)...


The Paper Vairety looks like a cool new scrapbooking/papercrafters challenge blog.


No words needed (favourite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share)...


Lessons learned the past few days...


you never know when you might be gifted the very thing that you have been looking to buy.


On my mind...


menu planning and grocery shopping


Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses...


Teach the righteous and they will gain in learning. - PROVERBS 9:9 NRSV

Happy Homemaker Monday - 13 September  

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The weather in my neck of the woods.....


The sun is doing its best to try and peek out from behind the clouds.. Was a tad cool and overcast first thing this morning but has lifted for now although it looks to have the potential to be a largely overcast day.


Things that make me happy....


finding a bargain. Was at my sons school carnival yesterday as they were packing up. As I walked past the book stand they were calling out that you could buy a box of books for $1.00. Who could resist a bargain like that. I picked up a box of books that was sitting on the table and when I got home to count them found out there was 144 books in the box. What a score. Should keep me happily reading for a while.....


Book I’m reading...


Their Newborn Gift by Nikki Logan.


What’s on my TV today...


watching the finale episode of The Farmer Wants A Wife on the internet.


On the menu for dinner...


Devilled sausages, mashed potato and mixed vegetables.


On my TO DO list...


Think of some ways to entertain Kyle during the school holidays as school holidays start on Friday for two weeks.


Organise birthday present for Zac as it is his birthday in October.


New recipe I tried or want to try soon...


These chicken and mushroon filo rolls look yummy and going to have to make some of these just as soon as I buy some filo pastry.


In my craft basket...


Is the latest Stampin Up catalogue and a notebook that I am writing my wish list on......


Looking forward to this week...


school holidays starting on Friday. no school uniforms to have to wash and iron. No more school drop offs and pick ups for two weeks.


Tips and Tricks...


I like this money saving hint from the latest Simple Savings newsletter....


WEENY WEEKLY SAVINGS = AMAZING ANNUAL GAINS

I am saving $2860 a year by making ten simple savings per week. Every week, I
find one area in which I can cut $1.00 per week, one area in which I can cut
$2.00 per week and so on, right up to the tenth area where I cut $10 per week.
It's so achievable because I never have to try to cut more than $10 in any one
area in any week.

Our whole family is involved in looking for our ten weekly savings items and
we keep a list on our fridge, numbered 1-10 of the area we've chosen to make
the saving in. The system works best if you can find areas you can cut
CONSISTENTLY across 52 weeks of the year. For example, two of our regular
items are my $3 cup of takeaway coffee and a $7 sandwich I used to buy every
week - gone! We'll have weekly 'one-off' items though; my $1 item this week is
the two stamps I would have used to post some bills, which I now pay online.

Be creative; if there is a monthly bill you can reduce by about $20 per month,
count this as your weekly $5 item. If you can't think of anything at the
beginning of the week, set the challenge to look for the saving during the
week. I bought washing powder on special last week and saved $6.00, so it went
on our list as our $6 item!

By doing this, and fulfilling all ten items, our family saves $55 a week. That
works out to be a whopping $2860 per year - a reward we all get to share!


They have even created a form for you to print off and attach to your fridge here to keep track of your savings.


My favourite blog post this week...


She's No Bucket Dipper at The Write Mom For The Job. A very interesting post about bucket dipping. Going to have to buy this book. Might be a good book to donate to my younger sons school for them to read to children as part of a bullying discussion.


Blog Hopping - (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers)...


SU Only Challenges is a new blog which looks like it could be a great blog to follow. This is a blog that has been created for challenges using Stampin Up product only.

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Lesson learned the past few days...

always be prepared to be surprised. Unexpected things can happen at any time.

On my mind...

picking my two lay-bys tonight since it is late night shopping.

Devotionals, Scripture Readings, Key Verses...

Prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

1 PETER 1:13 NIV


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