Check it out

I just wanted to let you know about a website called Saving Mum. I am just in the middle of making my second batch of Laundry Gel which is fantastic, it cleans so well.... and soooo cheap! There are lots of other money and time saving ideas so check it out.

Super Laundry Gel - 5c per load…
This recipe is incredible! For just a little time every few weeks you will save huge amounts of money and have the softest, cleanest clothes. You will need: ½ bar of plain/laundry soap (or Sard Wondersoap or Sunlight soap which have stain removing qualities) ½ cup Lectric Soda or Washing Crystals ½ cup Borax Powder Water A small bucket with a lid. Grate the soap and put it in a sauce pan. Add 2½ litres water and heat it until the soap melts. Add the washing soda and the borax and stir until it is dissolved. Remove from heat. Pour 2½ litres hot water into the bucket. Now add your soap mixture and stir. Finally add 3.8 litres of water and stir.
Let the soap sit for about 24 hours and it will gel. You use ½ cup per load. The finished ‘Super Laundry Gel’ will not be a solid gel. It will be more of a watery gel. The gel is a low-suds soap. Don’t panic when you don’t see many suds as it washes. The ingredient will work very well without the bubbles. NOTES: 1) You can use homemade soap. You don’t need to grate the soap… this just helps it to melt faster. 2) The Super Laundry Gel is low suds and is fine to use in front loading washing machines. 3) You can add a fragrance like lavender or orange essential oil. Always add the fragrance to the bucket of soap or added into each wash. A few drops of oil is plenty. 4) Don’t confuse washing soda and baking soda – they are completely different. 5) Make sure you store safely away from children in a lockable cupboard. 6) If your clothes are extra soiled, add a scoop of ‘napisan’ or ‘oxyclean’ or even one capful of Eucalyptus Oil to boost the load. 7) You may wish to double the borax and washing soda when you make your next batch, if you feel it is not strong enough. 8) Most supermarkets stock Borax and Lectric Soda in the detergent aisle. 9) By using these natural products, white clothing can go back to the true white cotton colour. Occasionally wash whites in a commercial washing detergent or use a scoop of 'napisan' or 'oxyclean' to keep them 100% white. I have been using this recipe for 6 months and our clothes are always wonderfully clean (I'm fussy!) we save enormous amounts of money every week. Happy washing! NOTE: Borax is a product that should be handled with care, kept out of reach of children and stored safely. For more information visit www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au

This one's for you Gramps.

More birthday shots

Of course I made my own pinata so it would be easier for the kiddies to break..... I think I did too many layers!!! Uncle Ev had to throw it against the wall and all the lolly pops shattered. The kids had fun though which is the main thing. I made some decorations which I have left up for our morning tea on Saturday with all our playgroup friends. I made another pinata but I am a bit afraid to use it now... the littles definitely wont be able to break it!! Maybe we will play pass the parcel.

Birthday Boy

Finally the big boy turns 1!!! We had a lovely day but missed all of you that couldn't be here.

Ollie got a beautiful card handwritten by Ava. She also drew a picture inside of all the cousins

This is the yummy birthday cake. I made a carrot cake covered with lime, cream cheese icing.(Jamie Oliver recipe) Sorry you all had to miss out. I'll have to make you one Gaga & Grandpa at Christmas!!

Lots of scrummy food!

Lots of pressies... Thanks everyone!! Ollie got his own car from Gaga and Grandpa and he loves it!!

Fruit, fruit, fruit.......

sick again

Honestly... the sickness is never ending!! I have never seen Scarlett like this. She never falls asleep in our arms and certainly not on the floor or the couch. She has the beginnings of bronchitis and Ollie has an ear infection. No more please!! We have to try and get Scarlett out of our bed now...fun,fun,fun!

Can you believe....

after a week of waiting for the second part of Dr Who, we started to excitedly watch it and about half way thought the power went out!!!! So Janell, we will have to download it!!! We use to do that but are now waiting to purchase a little black box that connects to the TV. So wish us luck for Burn Notice tonight!!!!

tag

10 years ago
1998 - I was teaching a Kinder/Prep/1 class at Westerway Primary School...My first teaching job after spending some time working in the US.

5 years ago
2003 - That was the year Nick proposed on holiday in Tassie. I was working at Eagleby State School and living with a bunch of girls at the Taylor St house... doing what any single person does.... play, play, play & work of course!
5 months ago
Scarlett had practically just turned 2 and Ollie was just over 6 month mark. Nick was getting ready to start work at uni and I was just doing everyday stuff.

5 things on my TO Do list for tomorrow
Take Scarlett to Pre Kindy
Go to Fitball at the Physio down the road
Do some b'day shopping before Target sale ends
washing
tidy bedroom



5 bad habits
I'm a hoarder..... don't like to throw things out just in case I will need it/wear it
Apparently I don't put things away!! Well I do but just not quick enough
I go to bed to late too
Bride, I watch Neighbours!! I need to get out of that one... no brainer
Leaving stuff in the car


5 places I have lived
Hobart, Tasmania
Launceston, Tasmania
New Jersey, USA
Brisbane, Queensland

5 things people may not know about me
I love getting my hair done
I can't wait till Nick gets a proper job (finishes his Ph D) so I can spend some money. I love shopping!
I am getting itchy feet and would love to holiday overseas
I hate chasing my kids around the park... Scarlett's better now and doesn't run off!!
I hate the cold!!!

To Be Continued...

Who loves to wait for the ending of an episode? Well... I have to wait a whole week to see the ending of two of my favourite programs, Dr Who AND Burn Notice! I am planning on doing the tag next... just had to have a whinge first!!

A Game

Playing this game was fun! I answered these questions with flicker photos.

The Questions:
1. What is your first name?
2. What is your favorite food?
3. What high school did you go to?
4. What is your favorite color?
5. Who is your celebrity crush?
6. Favorite drink?
7. Dream vacation?
8. Favorite dessert?
9. What you want to be when you grow up?
10. What do you love most in life?
11. One Word to describe you.
12. Your flickr name.
1. far cadere le gocce sulla rosa bianca, 2. Bento Icon No. 2 - *is* Debby Harry, 3. freedom, 4. Primary Stillness, 5. More Johnny Depp..., 6. hot chocolate love, 7. Denmark, 8. The ice cream, 9. pilot luda, 10. The Earth is God's Canvas., 11. Flickr meltdown, 12. vintage tea set with cupcake

Colours

Check out the beautiful colours in this jug! Combined, this made a yummy breakfast. I have decided to try the green shake, which in this case consists of apple, raspberries and spinach leaves. ( all blended together with water) I watched the Jamie Oliver program last week about healthy eating . It really made me think a lot about being healthy, feeling good and living longer. I am making a few changes to the way I eat..... I don't eat take out for every meal like most of the people on the show though!! I'm pretty good but could be better!!! Anyway ....more fruit and veg is the way to go........


I bought these flowers at Woollies today... half price. I would have flowers in my house every day if I could afford it! Got to go.... fighting off Ollie

Sunday Best

It has been ages since I have sat down and did some sewing. It all started with the desire to make Ollie a little smock for feeding time... the little punk pulls bibs off and gets so grotty. It has been so hard sewing plastic and fabric together with bias binding!! Will show you the end product if it finally gets finished. I left that frustration to work on this little skirt for Scarlett. Feels so good to complete something.... Here is my little model!!

Here is the TV unit that mum helped me paint. Just showing her the doors that are now on.

I love this!

Check out this gorgeous quilt on the side. I would love to win this!! If you like it too you can go to the link on the side and enter the competition. good luck!!!

A year of Birthdays

Today at Playgroup we celebrated everyones birthdays. We played pass the parcel, swapped gifts and ate lots of yummy food. It was a beautiful warm day to play, eat and enjoy each others company.

New Trick

Somebody thinks he's cleaver!! He had to empty the draw all over my kitchen floor first!

Friends

I think this is hilarious.... they were both standing in front of the screen before told to sit!

They're just fooling us!!

We have great fun with friends!!!!

Best Friend

Hooray! The postman came with my flattie... finally! Mum, Pud and I took the kids to Ikea last week and what a day. Scarlett was in the foulest mood . I got hit in the head with her drink bottle a couple of times, mum got hit and Pud got gouged in the face. The highlight for the day was coming home and finding flattie had not come with us. Scarlett has slept with flattie all her life. He is her best friend so this stressed me out big time. Ikea still haven't found it so I reckon someone has pinched it or it has been swept under something. I quickly ordered a new flattie and told Scarlett they found him and gave him a bath to make him nice and fluffy. Now Ollie can have his flattie back!!! Scarlett went to sleep with Ollie's flattie and we took it when she was asleep. Here's the happiest girl in the world!!

Hooray

Cranky Pants

The whole week that mum came to stay this little munchkin played up. It all started on the way to the airport... crying the whole way. It's so hard to know what is wrong with little children when they are not well. The whole week I thought Ollie's teeth were bothering him. I was up at least twice everynight when Nick was away and then when he got back we had a ripper of a night on Saturday. Ollie didn't sleep in his bed the whole night. Sunday he had crusty stuff all over his ear..........Monday the doctor said he had an ear infection and his ear drum had ruptured! Now we know!!! Luckily he didn't have to have antibiotics because the rupturing helped all the fluid escape. We certainly have a happier little boy now! No more sickness please!

The Tiff

This is what happens when Nick goes away to have fun with the Young Men in Noosa! This has been happening quite often lately. We are so lucky to have mum come and stay with u! Here are the awesome pictures aunt Puddy took with her new camera today while watching the kids play.