Christmas Tags: thecraftpantry etsy It’s time to start putting up the Christmas tree and send out Christmas cards. The silly season is almost upon us. I love Christmas. I’ve already started singing Christmas carols when I’m in the car or hanging out with Lacey. Our tree is up and my presents are wrapped. I’ve done … Read more

Yesterday I dragged my sorry, sleepy self to the dietitian. I wasn’t feeling myself really. I’d been up since 2:26am and woken four or so times before that by Miss Lacey (who I might start calling Princess Lacey is she keeps this behaviour up). There was a man in the waiting room who thought he … Read more

I’m back and I’m all brand spanking new and shiny. Well my new laptop is anyhow. I’m still a bit hagged and dusty. It’s late (well past my normal bedtime) and I’ve had a big week but I just wanted to pop in and say hello. I have been trying to pop in and read … Read more

Billion Dollar Babes designer, Michelle Cooke, has created a line for plus size clothing line City Chic. I like what I see. Billion Dollar Babes is a fashion label that caters for the smaller body. There are a few dresses in their current collection that I wouldn’t mind having in my wardrobe. The dress below … Read more

Yesterday was a tough day. Lacey woke every hour overnight. We were exhausted, again. Lacey woke up with another cold. Hubby collapsed at work and had to be taken to hospital. Lacey knocked a glass of water over my laptop so it also needs to be taken to some sort of hospital. It’s in bad … Read more

I was tagged by Mumma Bee from Thrifting On The Sly. Here is my effort.Six random things about me: * I can’t sleep in the daytime. Sometimes I try really hard and it takes me about an hour to fall asleep, for all of about ten minutes. So not worth it. * I hate touching … Read more

Today we celebrated my little sister’s birthday. She wanted to have lunch and then head to Max Brenner. I have been able to resist treating myself to Max because I knew this day was coming. I was really looking forward to having some chocolate goodness. Yum. We had lunch first. I ordered a grilled chicken … Read more

I love being part of the Healthy You Challenge. It’s a great ongoing challenge. I love the checking-in process most, as well as being inspired by others. I thought I would start a little challenge for myself, and you, if you feel like joining in. It’s only going to be a relatively short one. It … Read more

What a hectic week! It’s just been plain crazy this week. I organised Kid No. 4’s birthday party this week. She turned the ripe old age of six! Oh to be six again. The world is such a great place to be. I’ve organised parties before but I didn’t remember how much work these parties … Read more