A Peek Of Our Day

The Five Minute Chocolate Mug Cake @Not Quite Nigella

2010-05-14T16:41:00.000-07:00

http://www.notquitenigella.com/2009/05/29/the-five-minute-chocolate-mug-cake/

A few months back the 5 minute mug cake was a huge hit. Easy and mess free sweet tooth fix, what is there not to love. Most of the suggested recipes I had tried were quite dense and rubbery, I even came across a forum that had over 200 pages bagging the mug cake with disaster pictures and all.

Well, I tried this one the other night and OMG its T.H.E best one ever.

I had sifted the dry ingredients onto a glass bowl instead of 2 mugs. The added backing power and covering with glad wrap makes a massive difference. I left the coffee out because it was past 10pm lol.

Mmmm lashing of cream YUMMMM!!!

And because I was the only one partaking in the late snack there were left overs for the next night :D Covered in glad wrap and nuked for a minute perfect. Still light and fluffy.

She has also done a 5 minute cheese mug cake too. Oh dear I am definitely going to have to make that one...............if I can remember to get the cream cheese lol.

a life time ago

2010-05-10T19:43:00.000-07:00

Well it feels like a life time ago that I have blogged, funny really since I am always on my friends about the slacking off blogging.

So you would think there has been heaps happening in the last few months but alas it has been pretty quiet.

We did however take a 3 week break to Perth and down south, we also picked up "Tonka" our new Patrol. We have taken it 4wding and all I can say is FUN!!!! Rob was like a little boy with his tonka truck, hence the name lol. Like every kid with a new tonka you have to get it bogged lol

I dyed some wool :D

2010-03-17T17:20:00.000-07:00

The other day I had my first go at dying wool with landscape dyes. I over dyed stone BWM and it almost turned out just how I wanted. I am kinda happy with the result. It is for a swap I am doing on a forum I am on. The lucky recipient will be a newbie baby, gender to be announced next week. The mum loves greens and frogs so I was going for a kinda swampy pond looking colour. I am not sure if I achieved it or not, but eh, the more I look at it the more I like it.

If its a girl I want to embellish a hot pink Lilly pad on it. I think it will look awesome. Not sure for the boy though lol. Might leave it plain and embellish a beanie or something.

I can't wait to get stuck into it. But next time I think I might leave the dying to the pros.

Speaking of toys

2010-03-14T16:05:00.000-07:00

We are getting one too :D

Check out our new car coming our way from Brizzy in a few weeks.

We need the extra space ;-)

toys

2010-03-14T15:24:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Paige and I took a solo tip down to the shops, only to find that they had the monthly markets on. And check out our find. We picked up a van exactly the same as this one for $25 including everything except the dolls. I thought it was a great score. I didn't even know it had the spa until I went looking for a piccy for the blog. So I am even more stoked. Paige has been playing with it non stop and has kept her room clean. That was one of the conditions of getting this beast.

So Joel also loves it as much as Paige and of course Paige doesn't want Joel in her room. They didn't have anything at the markets for him, not even a car. So after 30 minutes of fighting over the van I remembered I had something stashed away in the shed for him.

Before christmas we purchased this awesome wooden tool set of Deals direct for around $40 posted. We had way more than enough to give the kids so we put it away for a rainy day. Although it wasn't raining yesterday it was great day to put it together so he had something special too. Of course Paige loved this one too and I had fights over this for 30 minutes too. I can't win.

But this morning they have both been sharing nicely and playing with both toys. Ahhh its morning like these I really love them for being so nice to each other and I hope they remember days like this too.

Moving with the times

2010-03-09T14:57:00.000-08:00

I just got the best email today from a friend. Woolworths will now deliver to Leinster!!!! YIPPEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can not express how excited I am about this. Yeah I know, its just Woolworths and its only shopping. But with our high prices and very limited variety it is a very welcome and useful tool.

I am looking around and OMG I can order fresh breads and pastries, frozen goods, basically everything they sell in Perth.

The only thing I worry about is if everyone in town starts using this service, what happens to the supermarket? It is only small and they really do try to be competitive with their prices. Maybe when they hear word, they surely have to start introducing specials and lower some of their prices. It is the only shop in 148kms so I guess they cant go out of business. Lets just hope BHP see it that way.

Now to start emptying the cupboards so I can stock up lol

Feeling less than ordinary

2010-03-08T22:06:00.000-08:00

I am not usually one to complain during pregnancy, but I am really feeling less than ordinary today. Morning sickness has kept well away this time and I thought I was on a winning streak. I have just been feeling so darn tired, sleeping all the time and lounging about. I am lucky I have a hubby that understands and is not to picky about the state of our house. I am still breastfeeding my 10 1/2 month old DD aswel, and looking after another 2 kids, no wonder I am tired. I am really freaking out about having 4 under 5.

So today I just want to throw up everywhere but cant, I have washing to hang and dishes to do, vacuuming and folding. Its just getting bigger and bigger and harder to do.

Now I really want the cleaning fairy to come.

The MIL comes next week :'( We don't exactly get along like a house on fire, she is very judgemental and of no help at all. What a long week it will be. I hope she doesn't expect to go gallivanting all over the country side. Because the only thing I want to see is my pillow.

Snacking about with slices

2010-03-08T21:04:00.000-08:00

I came across this recipe off a forum I frequent. It sound fatastic and easy, best of all no eggs. Just perfect for DD's lunch box.

Little Home: Fruit-Filled Oatmeal Bars:

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup oats
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1 recipe filling (I chose the apple-cinnamon filling, see below.)

Directions:

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, and baking soda. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives (I used my hands), cut in butter till the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1/2 cup of the crumb mixture.

2. Press the remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9x9x2 inch baking pan. Spread with desired filling. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or till the top is golden. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Makes 25 bars.

Apple-Cinnamon Filling: Peel, core, and chop 2 medium apples (about 10 ounces). In a medium saucepan combine apples, 2 Tablespoons water, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a dash of ground cloves. Bring apple mixture to a boiling, reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes or till apples are tender. (I then pureed the mixture with my handblender.)"

Do not open if you are hungry!!

2010-02-28T20:43:00.000-08:00

I could not go past this blog wit out giving it a mechion. I came across it via a friend on Face book and OMG I could eat the screen just looking at it.

Now I did warn you hehehehe

http://deliciousdeliciousdelicious.blogspot.com/2010/01/re-inventing-lamington-round-up.html

Nom nom nom

Blogging love

2010-02-28T03:49:00.000-08:00

Somedays I feel like I could just come in here and post away all day long and then have dry spells. Not to menchion the time it takes for the page to load to do a new post, then I loose the inspiration lol.

Last week I celebrated my 30th birthday, well quietly ;-) I had all good intentions of having a great time, I even bought some milk screen so I could hopefully still feed Eliza in the morning. But with the news the previous week I really had to tame it down. Not that I missed it much anyway cause I am not a big drinker.

My besty came to visit me in the country for a long weekend and I had my hubby cook me a wonderful dinner at the Tavern. That was about it, the rest of the day was shit. It normally is. I guess I would have been happy to let it slide on by.

I have been so tired, my creative streak has gone out the window and been replaced by my pillow. Tuesday DH goes back to work and then it will be struggle street for 2 weeks :-(

Gwad I love my hubby.

Missing my machine

2010-02-08T05:52:00.000-08:00

Well......... my sewing machine is cactus!! Na not really, it just badly needed a service. So I packed it off with Rob when he went to Perth to get it done. Only to have him come home with out one WAHHHHHH :'( Stupid center said 4 weeks for a service, is tat even possible to take that long. Anyway he managed to swindle it to 2 weeks. Better than 4, but horrible for me.

Its just a el cheapo Toyota quiltmaster, it jumps around everywhere and don't dare try to make a carrier. I really want to trade it in for an upgrade. But sadly the $$ don't stretch that far. Hmmm I wonder if Rob is getting it for me for my birthday ;-)

But out of something bad comes something good. I have picked up my turbo's and started knitting again. It feels great to be playing with some different fibres. I am knitting my beautiful niece a dress and then knitting a friend of mine a few pairs of NB longies. There is nothing better than teeny tiny woolies to make you clucky.

She survived

2010-02-07T04:38:00.000-08:00

Paige survived her first week of kindy. Actually she cant wait to go back lol. She goes for a full day on Tuesday and Friday and a half day on Wednesday. I just cant believe the huge change in Paige and Joel after a few days. Paige's appetite has tripled. I cant believe how much she can pack away hahahaha. Joel is being such a sweety. He normally is when he is away from Paige. So kind and caring instead of trying to compete. I think we are all liking it, but I miss Paige terribly :-(

One of the good things about her kindy is that she already knows 80% of her class. So there wasn't the whole thing of meeting new people. The only drama she had was Ms White telling her she needed to put the toys away. That is a tough thing at the moment for her because "my legs will hurt" I mean how do kids come up with that stuff. Any way, she cried and had some quiet time in the corner. When she came back to join the class, Paige said she wanted to come home, aww bless her xxxx She obviously got over it quickly because I never got a phone call and she was all smiles when I picked her up.

Nothing like a comp to get you posting ;-)

2010-02-07T04:18:00.000-08:00

So many times I have clicked on "new post" waited FOREVER for it to load, only to loose my writing streak. Not that I have incredibly much to say hahahaha

I love competitions, who doesn't. So over at Cherubs Kiss there is a great and super easy one happening. All you have to do is follow and link Lesley's Blog and leave a comment. How easy is that :-)

Her nappies are very well made and cute as. So fingers crossed for me ;-)

Go check it out

http://cherubskiss.blogspot.com/

And just so you know what they look like, here is my DD wearing a size 1 fitted.

Sleep

2010-01-25T18:00:00.000-08:00

It definately has been a rareity over the last 5 years. I never slept while being pregnant, although I was tired and needed it I coundn't do it. Then the babies came. I think its really funny how my DH can sleep through a crying baby at night. And now that he works a 12 hour day and needs to get some sleep I am on call every night. Well I was on call for all three last night :-(

Eliza - well who knows, she is 9 months and cant quite tell me yet ;-) Joel had a sore ear and wet his nappy and then 2 hours later Paige had a sore ear also.

Again Eliza woke and decided it was play time, but I wasn't having that at 4.30 in the morning. So for an hour and a half I tried my hardest to settle her back to bed, only to have Joel wake up ready to start the day, leaving me dog tired!!!

Luckily when Rob got up to get ready for work I get to go back to bed for half an hour :-)

I doubt I get enough sleep any day as it is. I supose I still have a few years for that lol

No Teeth

2010-01-23T21:52:00.000-08:00

At just over 9 months Eliza still has no teeth what so ever. This is really strange since both Paige and Joel had a tooth by 6 months. I just knew Eliza would be different in every way.

The last my little one has been sick, high temp, swollen gums and mouth, constipation and Diarrhea. She has been really clingy but not wanting me at the same time. The poor little poss, I would have given anything to take all the pain away.

I was hoping that at the end of all this she would have grown herself a few brand spanking new teeth, but no. Not even a little more show than before.

Forum Swaps

2010-01-21T21:38:00.000-08:00

What a great way to get creative and actually finish something lol. This is my first swap for the year and I am absolutely thrilled. I have had J as my recipient before and I have to admit I am much happier this time round. I felt I had more options this time. So for Master I, I made some shorties and for Miss H, I made a dress.

I really hope J is happy with them otherwise she can send them back lol

Facebook competitions

2010-01-21T16:09:00.000-08:00

Facebook fan competitions are great. They are easy and effortless. Just click on "Become a Fan" and hey presto, you are entered. However I do not like the ones that select the say 300th fan. I think they are unfair and do not give everyone a fair chance. Why not reward the fans you have already by putting them in the draw. There are a few number generators out there that can pick these numbers for you.

I doubt it will increase my chances of winning one though lol.

There are so many free draws out there, competitions, Facebook garage sales and offers. I guess its just another reason to be online ;-)

Something for a special friend

2010-01-21T01:11:00.000-08:00

So one of my good friends has something very special going on in her life right now and I am making something for this occasion.

It is a blend of bamboo and cotton and is so soft to touch. Just perfect for what I am making. I cant wait to post a piccy of the finished project. I hope she likes it.

Hugs

2010-01-20T18:52:00.000-08:00

Hugs, we all love them. Eliza is giving out hugs left right and center. She will crawl up to you and put her sweet head onto your shoulder. As soon as she does that, Paige and Joel come running up to also give you a hug. There is nothing better than getting a hug from all three kids.

New year, new blog

2010-01-20T17:37:00.000-08:00

Well its a new year and I thought I would start it off (well a few weeks off) with a new blog. Hopefully we can get a few more post happening this year.

Snacking about with popcorn

2010-01-20T17:30:00.000-08:00

Paige starts kinder in just over a week and they have a egg and nut free policy. So no homemade biccies, cakes or slices just yet. So we are test running a few recipes. Today we are trying Cinnamon & Apple Popcorn Recipe - Taste.com.au

We all love popcorn so I reakon this will go down a treat :-)