Monthly Archives: April 2012

Baking … good for the soul

There is nothing like the provision of food to make you feel just that bit better. I have had a cow of a day, rotten sleep, cranky mood, and its not helped by the children’s attitude. My back was sore, … Continue reading

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Home made bread …. from scratch

500 gms strong bread flour 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons of bread improver (available in the baking aisle) 2 tablespoons of sugar 2 teaspoons of instant yeast 280mls water 50 mls warm milk. Place the water, milk and sugar into … Continue reading

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Born again ………..

Christians, non-smokers, grey nomads, amway salesmen, SAHM’s ….. born again botherers …. the lot of them. Firstly a definition: A “born again” is somebody who for one reason or another, either got off, or were never on… the god/non smoking/parenting/amway … Continue reading

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My journey with the linen dress

*insert 100 decibel scream here* I am not a great shape for these sorts of dresses. I know that, its been proven time and time again. But I found this gorgeous fabric. Linen/spandex …. a fabric I don’t usually wear. … Continue reading

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Twitchy moment

The young man next door has a compound bow. Apparently that requires him to have a target set up right next to our house, and to “thunk” arrows for hours every day. I am really …. *twitch* …. really *twitch* … Continue reading

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Work shirt reconstruction

I bought these polo tops for myself, because I am tired of uncomfortable dress shirts at work. they fitted beautifully through the bust and arms, but were a smudge too tight across the belly (its gravity i tells ya!) So, … Continue reading

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