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"i just saw linda across the room and fancied her like mad" -- paul mccartney

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Ten of the Best!

Hello Girls.

We are thinking of taking a trip overseas, and oh my, I might sound like a worry wart but I haven't done it before. Now the munchkins are 6 and 3 I am thinking I could tackle this. I have therefore tried to compile a list of the 10 most Important (matter of life and death) things you need while travelling with littlies.

PS oh and by the way I have changed the name of this series to 10 of the best instead of three (there is too much to include).

This list of essential items applies equally to long-term travelling and day-trips. Those of you who know Australia will know how far it is between destinations (especially WA)

Having these items can make the difference between truly enjoying a place, or being uncomfortable and eager to get home! 

1. Baby wipes (eg Wet Ones are a definate life saver).
2. Zip-lock bags (these items have a multitude of uses).
3. Nappies or spare undies, a change of clothes, and warm clothing.
4. Drink bottle and snacks.
5. A camera (to capture the usual as well as the unexpected precious moments).
6. First aid kit (including a good supply of band-aids).
7. Hat and sunscreen.
8. Swimming gear.
9. Baby/toddler carrier or backpack.
10. A favourite toy.(The ds is fabulous or portable DVD player for a change of mood)

In addition to these 10, it's always helpful to carry a sense of humour. (For when things don't go to plan - and they rarely do!)

Having some swimming gear on a hot day, a jumper when the evening turns cool, or a band-aid when someone stubs his toe, add to making a trip enjoyable and makes the effort of thoughtful packing really worthwhile.

So take the time to pack a few extra things, and enjoy your holidays!

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This is me today, my office is a bomb, my list is as long as my arm, its school holidays, I'm having the house painted, every drawer needs tidying and its raining! Once I have cleaned the office I know it will be better

Happy Monday!

Happy Monday Ladies I hope you had an "over the Edge" weekend. I Love this picture, it almost makes me want to  do this myself! Have a fabulous week everybody xxx Ange

Motherhood - Popular Pregnancy Myths

The gorgeous Miranda Kerr

Happy Monday Gorgeous girls

Advice in pregnancy is so common that it alone should be listed as a symptom along with the expanding belly. I found these fabulous Pregnancy myths, or old wives tales, that have been passed on from generation to generation.

Old wives tales are abound in pregnancy. Some are hilarious and funny to pass along, while others can be down right dangerous to your health. 

I hope that you enjoy them and feel free to send me your favorites for inclusion!

• Drano mixed with urine will tell you if you're having a girl or a boy.
• The baby's heart rate will determine the gender.
• Another classic is that if you crave for salty foods then you will have a boy. Craving sweet foods would indicate a girl is on the way. You may crave lots of things when you are pregnant and you may have no particular cravings but none of these will determine the sex of your new baby.
• You need to drink plenty of water or the baby will get dirty in its sac of water.
• During a full moon more women go into labour than other times
• If you hold your hands above your head you'll strangle the baby with the umbilical cord.
• Heartburn during pregnancy means your baby will be born with lots of hair. Heartburn is a common discomfort during this state and is no way an accurate predictor of baby being born with lots of hair. Women with this problem have welcomed baldies into the world. (I had massive heartburn and had two gorgeous bald babies x
• Pregnant women shouldn't take baths. 
• Hold a string with a ring in it over a pregnant belly and you can predict the gender of the baby by the direction the string moves: back and forth for a boy; in a circle for a girl. This isn't true but it might be fun to try. 
• Spicy food brings on labour ( there is no logic here)
• Vitamin E lotion can prevent stretch marks. The propensity to acquire stretch marks largely depends on a woman’s skin composition. There are women whose skin is elastic enough to survive the stretching during pregnancy, and there are those who develop very visible marks despite carrying a relatively small baby. Unfortunately, there’s no foolproof way to avoid them, although lotions and creams can soothe a very taut belly.

You know what? When it comes to your pregnancy its always best to rely on the advice of medical professionals instead of folklore and myths from old ladies at the corner shop xx have a great week!

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Saturday Recipe! Homemade Butterfingers

Candy Corn Butterfingers

Hello Lovelies,

By now you must realise how much I love peanuts and chocolate together, I found these yummy fingers last week and made them during the week for small sweet snacks. The only downfall was how much my kiddies loved them (not good for the sugar highs ha ha).

I have changed the Candy corn though, (suppose i had better change the name then). I have replaced them with fruit salad bonbons, I had to research candy corn and had no idea what it was, Do try them though , they were well worth the extra calories Yum!

via Plain Chicken

1 lb. candy corn (or soft chewy sweets such as bonbons)
16oz jar peanut butter (any peanut butter is good)
16oz pkg. chocolate to melt

Melt candy corn in microwave on high 1 minute. Stir and continue cooking in 15-second intervals til melted, stirring after each interval. Stir in peanut butter. Spread mixture in an 8x8 pan lined with parchment. Cool completely. Cut into squares. Dip into the melted chocolate. Lay on waxed paper to set. Yum!

Have an Amazing Weekend!

Happy Friday gorgeous girls,

How fabulous if you could light your backyard with your favourite frocks! If not trying this, what are you up to this weekend? unfortunately I have to work most of it, but on the brighter side I have been inspired to give my salon a well overdue makeover xxxx

Have fun, here are some fun things to look at!

Dreamcatchers

The week in pics

My Pin Boards

Banana Bundt Cake

The Mommy Diaries

Embroidered Book covers

Aw Look At That!

via gifmovie

Three of the Best! Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July to all my American friends out there. I hope you are having a fabulous holiday and that the weather is helping out with the 

Outdoor Festivities xx Enjoy I am loving all your blogs and posts and am getting so many ideas from you all

My most Three favourite American blogs are:

A Cup of Jo - Joanna is the brilliant writer I aspire to be.

Lisa Golightly is the amazing artist I aspire to be.

Hooray - Ally seems so well organised and pretty perfect.

(Also what I aspire to be)

4th of July Recipes Cookbook: Over 200 Lip-Smacking Independence Day Recipes that look delicious x

The Mommy Diaries - The Cake Stall!

This week is the last week of term... yay for some sleep ins, its been freezing this week, clear blue skies but so cold.

Its the Mercy Cake Stall today. Each child brings $1 to spend on a cupcake at morning tea time. The "little Princess chose these cakes. Its so much fun mixing up coloured butter cream x

And excuse my kitchen in the background, cake making is very messy in our house!

We have spiders, butterflies and caterpillars, I must say they went down really well at school today, but do you think I went a tad over the top??? the kids love it don't they?

Well, its done for another year, and I still have a plate left to share this afternoon.

Love Angela xx

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He He He!

Its not a Fairytale!

I turned the channel the other night and came across the live Royal wedding of Price Albert of Monaco. I have always loved royals of any kind and Princess Grace was one of my favourites, so being such a fairytale I tuned in, but I could not get my head around why the bride looked so unhappy, why she never even looked at her prince throughout..... maybe  she was just scared....... but the next day I found out why. I found this article explaining exactly why his princess wanted to run!

The Joy and Frustration of Parenting

Happy Monday beautiful girls,

I have been thinking and decided this Monday I want to write about how nothing compares to the overwhelming frustration and absolute joy of parenting.

Yesterday we were driving along and the little princess spotted a beautiful rainbow out of the window. Then  both she and the Wonderboy asked if we could reach the end. The look on their face was priceless when I said it looked like we might reach the end. The princess said "do you think the rainbow will be hard or soft when we touch it?" I said "what do you think?" she replied "Soft and see through.

It was such a gorgeous conversation. We don't often hear these wonderful stories because as much as young children can be an absolute pleasure they can also be frustrating and hard work. Independence is the word that describes it. Our little people are changing from dependent babies into children that can and want to do things for themselves. From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows children do live every day to the absolute most.

I love this!

Have you ever noticed a child having a tantrum in the shopping centre. That other mums give a "knowing " look or a "wry smile" This look is exchanged like a secret code. Also when you are happily chatting or playing with your little one, the look of memories and joy passes through the faces of these same passers by.

And anyway aren't we all allowed our moment of screaming and stomping, we as adults just look a bit sillier doing it don't we?

We will laugh at these bad times in the distant future. My mum and dad always tell me its karma for my behaviour as a child - yeah right, but regardless these times are great. Children are amazing, beautiful little people who bring so much joy and happiness into what would otherwise be quite a superficial world.

Happy Monday!

This is such a gorgeous photo, it kind of makes me sad, have a wonderful week ladies, enjoy each day as it comes.

A letter from my thoughts

Dear Avis and Kurt,

I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how much we enjoyed our mini holiday at your farm.
The children had a ball, they especially loved the Turkeys gobbling at them every time they "cockle doodle dooed". they loved roaming around in muddy wellies, not worrying about getting dirty, they loved feeling the rain on their faces.

We loved collecting sticks for the fire, lighting it and smelling he smoke, roasting marshmallows (i caught mine on fire). I loved being awoken by a cockerel in the morning.

Being around animals is fabulous, the sound of all the peacocks was somewhat strange but relaxing, and the baaing sheep in the paddock next to us.

I loved walking out at night and hearing the scattering of ten or so kangaroos across the nearby field and to come out first thing in the morning to emus crossing the Dewey grass.

The kids favourite thing was the dog "Mally" bounding across the wet grass and jumping up with muddy paws, so excited to see them.

These four days were the best, a well needed break, with no mobile phone, computer or TV and being of course only around nature at its best.

We would love to come down again one day.

Love Angela Glenn Imogen and Samuel xxxx

Quote Of The Day

"One time Atticus said you never really knew a man until you stood in his shoes and walked around in them." - Ch 31 of To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird (slipcased edition) probably the best book I have ever read!

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Have a fun Weekend!

My lovely ladies, what are you up to this weekend? I have my nephews birthday this afternoon and then a relaxing one I think, all in preparation for school holidays next week.

How gorgeous are these lips?? Some fabulous shots on this site, I could browse all day!

You have to have a look at this hilarious video of the day

also these Granola Parfaits look super yummy I especially love the little maple leaf sprinkles.

Some beautiful designs by Kathryn white

And finally some fantastic vintage shots to browse through!

xxxxxxx

Thursday Funnies

Hello gorgeous girls, I am off to work right now so I thought I would leave you with some photos I thought were funny...to start your day well xxx have a great day!

ha ha...poor little dog doesn't know how silly he looks !



This is so messed up! But yet I laugh..... out loud....

 

Bath plug - HA! , I am going in search of one of these x