I'm back....... where to start?

Alrighty, It feels like forever since I blogged but I'm slowly but surely getting back into the 'normal' routine around here after our little family week away holiday. I thought the easiest way to get back on track here and to fill you in is to stick with a good old 'Happy Homemaker Monday'....

The weather in my neck of the woods:
Wintery cold and overcast today... an inside day for sure.

One of my simple pleasures:
A glass of wine and a few bits of Club dark chocolate while ensconced on the couch with the laptop late at night - seriously I just disappear into my own little world :)

On my TV:
Don't have a TV - thank goodness too... no time in the day at the moment to sit a watch anything!

On the menu for tonight:
Pork Chops and mash..... will I be bothered to make apple sauce?

On my To Do List:
Laundry pile from holidays
Custom orders x6 bunting banners & 1 cushion cover
Post overnight sales
Set up spare bed for mum who is staying with us this week
Clean Shower.... I hate this job but someone's got to do it right?
Blog about Craft Swap - Gotta show you what I got!

New Recipe I tried last week:
Cheesy potato bake cake - Yum!

In the craft basket:
Button Bouquet

Looking forward to:
Mum visiting
My little boy getting over his cold :(

Homemaking Tip for this week:
Get a maid - LOL

Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
Absolutely NO blog reading for me last week, I've been away from the computer, LOTS to catch up on!

Favorite photo from last week:
I could post about a million holiday snaps but that would probably bore you all to death so I won't.


This was snapped by hubby while we played with the bubbles in the sunshine on the weekend.

Lesson learned the past few days:
Better to be safe than sorry - my little man has had high temps and sleepless nights for a few days so I took him to the Medical Centre.... 3 1/2 hrs later I was told it's just a simple cold. A pain to wait but worth it.

Happy Homemaker Monday!

The weather in my neck of the woods:
Cold winter nights and beautiful sunny winter days!! I LOVE this time of year!

On the menu for tonight:
Good old lamb chops and veggies

On my To Do List:
Post weekend sales
Replenish the packaging bits and pieces for Giggleberry
Post new Giveaway/Review for Kookie blog

In the craft basket:
Girls crazy quilts
Fabric bracelet
Grosgrain ribbon belts

Looking forward to:
Catching up with girlfriends tomorrow.... it's been too long - It's the first time they are meeting Harrison and he's now 3 1/2 months old!!

Homemaking Tip for this week:
Not sure if you can buy these outside Australia but Chux Magic Erasers are THE BEST cleaning aid EVER!!! Crayon and ink coming off walls that easy can only be seen to believed - they really are MAGIC!!!!

Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
Handmade News - Beautiful Bunting for Baby's Big Day. Hmmmmm I wonder why it's my fav?? lol

Favorite photo from last week:


After Milla's big girl bed arrived last week we have started sleeping Harrison in the cot.... I snapped this photo of Milla talking to Harrison through the cot bars after a snooze late last week.

Lesson learned the past few days:
Don't forget your shopping list when food shopping.... I've doubled up on things i didn't need and forgot things we did need..... Oh well!

Happy Homemaker Monday!

On The Menu For Tonight:
Homemade hamburgers.... so easy and sooooooo good!

On My To Do List:
Unpack from being away for long weekend

New Recipe I Tried Last Week:
Not me but hubby made chicken Marsala - Awesome!!

In The Craft Basket:(This list just seems to keep growing - I need to find some time to do them....)
Two of the three 'crazy quilts' I'm making for the kids.... still on the list!
Merryville Playmat
Fabric bangles

Looking Forward To:
My daughters new bed arriving (arrives Wednesday)

Giggle For The Week:
"If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?"

Favourite Blog Post Of The Week (Mine Or Other):
Fabulous Outdoor Chalkboard from The Creative Crate lots of fun and soooo easy to make!

Favourite Photo From Last Week:


We were away for the long weekend at my MIL's on the NSW Coast and took every chance we had to get outside in the gorgeous winter sunshine... we visited the Growers Market on Sunday morning then let the kids run wild on the beach they had a ball and so did Harrison, as you can see, even though he was sitting in the pram and didn't get to have the sand between his toes!

Happy Homemaker Monday!

On The Menu For Tonight:
Smoky Texan Kebabs - (sounds fancy but I have to admit they are store bought lol)

On My To Do List:
Announce BooBoo bunting banner winner!
Complete custom order for a double of an ordered banner
Finish 4th of July bunting banners
Re-arrange my daughters bedroom to make room for her new 'big girl' bed

New Recipe I Tried Last Week:
Sticky Toffee Cake - Thanks Donna Hay!

In The Craft Basket:
Two of the three 'crazy quilts' I'm making for the kids.... still on the list!
Merryville Playmat

Looking Forward To:
Parcels of fabric arriving in the mail - always looking forward to this!!
My daughters new bed arriving

Giggle For The Week:
"Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings".

Favourite Blog Post Of The Week (Mine Or Other):
Merryville Playmat from jcarolinecreative blog. I found this post after looking through Making it fun blog and LOVE it.... I have bought fabric and as soon as it arrives I'll get to making and post pics I promise.

Favourite Photo From Last Week:


Snapped by hubby on the weekend - me and my babies!!

Lesson Learned From Past Few Days:
I have a house under the layer of dust!!! LOL

Happy Homemaker Monday!

On The Menu For Tonight:
Cottage Pie.... ahhhh winter comfort food!

On My To Do List:
Complete custom order for Happy Birthday banner
Make big pot of veggies for kids
Clean bathroom - worst chore ever!

New Recipe I Tried Last Week:
Nothing new last week..... stuck with the old faithfuls.

In The Craft Basket:
Two of the three 'crazy quilts' I'm making for the kids
Make & list collection of 4th of July banners

Looking Forward To:
Parcels of fabric arriving in the mail
Quiet weekend with hubby and the kids

Giggle For The Week:
"Children really brighten up a household. They never turn the lights off." - Ralph Bus.

Favourite Blog Post Of The Week (Mine Or Other):
IMPORTANT google analytics information for bloggers!: Australian Handmade - This is a very handy tip!!

Favourite Photo From Last Week:


My little man under his 'Crazy Quilt' I completed last week!

Lesson Learned From Past Few Days:
Just when you get use to a child's 'routine' they'll change it!

Happy Homemaker Monday!

On The Menu For Tonight:
Roast Chicken! Yum!

On My To Do List:
Sew pile of flags that I cut last night
Announce winner of Kookie blog giveaway
Post new Kookie blog giveaway
HUGE pile of washing - no not the same pile as last week.... another huge pile seems to have appeared!

New Recipe I Tried Last Week:
Quiche Lorraine...... winner with hubby - will have to make it a regular.

In The Craft Basket:
Button bouquet (another one.... last weeks was for my sister this week one for my Aunty - such a great handmade gift)
Flags

Looking Forward To:
My nieces 3rd birthday on the weekend

Giggle For The Week:
"Adults are always asking kids what they want to be when they grow up because they are looking for ideas" - Paula Poundstone

Favourite Blog Post Of The Week (Mine Or Other):
Paint your own Polka Dot Mat - Polka Dot Mom...... I've filed this one away for doing when I decorate my kids rooms.

Favourite Photo From Last Week:


Taken on Sunday night. I was doing tiny bits of sewing while waiting for dinner to finish cooking when Milla who was just about to go to bed wanted to see what I was up to. I mostly sew when she is in bed so she was amazed, and very excited, to see the sewing machine in action!

Lesson Learned From Past Few Days:
Always make sure you have super soft aloe vera tissues in the house in case of the flu hitting...... (sore nose)

Happy Homemaker Monday!

Again I have been 'blog jogging' and come across a fun way to start the week over at Heavenly Handmades blog. Kathleen of Felt Food Creations posts her 'Happy Homemaker Monday' at the beginning of each week to get a bit of order and focus to her day and days ahead... I thought it was such a great idea that I had to join in with a few variations to suit my home for the coming week.

On The Menu For Tonight:
Deviled sausages & veggies.

On My To Do List:
Take photos of four new flag sets
Post overnight sales
HUGE pile of washing after a busy weekend

New Recipe I Tried Last Week:
Banana bread
Corn cakes (thanks for the recipe sis)

In The Craft Basket:
Button bouquet
Flags

Looking Forward To:
HUGE parcel of fabric I purchased late last week to arrive this week! Yay!

Giggle For The Week:
"Having a 2 year old is kind of like having a blender; without the lid" - Sienfeld.


Favourite Blog Post Of The Week (Mine Or Other):
Featured Artist Wednesday - a little biased lol

Favourite Photo From Last Week:


Taken on Sunday at my Sister in laws house. We had a lunch for Mother's Day and put the girls down for a snooze... in separate beds.... as you can see no sleep happened... just lots of giggles.

Lesson Learned From Past Few Days:
Day time snoozes for 18 month olds won't happen if they are in a room with their older fun cousin!