I just wanted to let everyone know that I've decided to change the name of my blog :) I just wasn't feeling the old one anymore, I don't think it quite fit with what I was posting about.
I'm also in the midst of a little bit of an update on the look to, so things will probably look a bit higglty pigglty for the next 24 hours.
This Saturday I'm grateful for.....
12 February 2011
It's Saturday already! Where on earth did the last week go? The days have started to flash by again, before I know it another year will have gone by. Why is it the older you get the faster the years go by?
Anyway it's time to link up with Maxabella Loves and a bunch of grateful bloggers.
So this week I'm grateful for many things.
1. Blog Comments
Everytime I receive a new comment, I smile. To be honest getting comments on my blogs (yes that's plural, have you seen my photo blog?*) absolutely makes my day....That someone cares enough to read and leave a comment is just....well...I'm grateful that they took the time :)
2. Bloggers who post freebies
Who doesn't love a freebie? Whether it's a free download or a tutorial, bloggers are smart people and have much to share. These are some of the fab freebies I've found this week.
If you are into photography or want to learn more about how to edit your photos, Rita's blog is an amazing resource overflowing with tutorials and freebies.
*Pardon the gratuitous self promotion ;)
Anyway it's time to link up with Maxabella Loves and a bunch of grateful bloggers.
1. Blog Comments
Everytime I receive a new comment, I smile. To be honest getting comments on my blogs (yes that's plural, have you seen my photo blog?*) absolutely makes my day....That someone cares enough to read and leave a comment is just....well...I'm grateful that they took the time :)
2. Bloggers who post freebies
Who doesn't love a freebie? Whether it's a free download or a tutorial, bloggers are smart people and have much to share. These are some of the fab freebies I've found this week.
- Plans for a cool bed head and a super easy daybed from Ana White.
- A quick and easy solution for our unsightly ensemble bed base from Heather Mulder Peterson.
- Centsational Girl, what can I say, the plethora of DIY tutorials Kate has is ahhhmazzzzing
- A fabulous tutorial on adding textures to photos by Rita @ The CoffeeShop Blog. Check out my first go....
3. Great content blogs.
You know the blogs who always have something great to read? All of the blogs that I read religiously are have great content (all 25 that I check on a DAILY basis, addicted much?), but these are my top five favourites this week.
4. Bloggers who say NO.
Not just any blogger who says no, bloggers who say no to word verification! I'm not sure if it's a new trend or what but man those little word verification things are annoying. I love participating in photo challenges and blog hops and always do my best to visit all the participants, but those little boxes are the bain of my blogging existence. So I'm grateful for the bloggers who make it a little easier and quicker for me to leave a comment :D
(Edited to add, after receiving an email stating that laziness in the reason I don't like WV, I just wanted to clarify, I still visit and comment on blogs that have WV, I just find the ones without a little more user friendly. There is more than one way to moderate spam comments on a blogger blog, the non WV ones require a few more minutes of the owner but less of the readers. I'm not picking on, or blog bashing or ANYTHING like that. Just wanted to clarify.)
5. The end of school holidays.
Three more sleeps, enough said. lol
*Pardon the gratuitous self promotion ;)
Homemade Slurpees
11 February 2011
Slurpees are a kid's dream come true, but with all that sugar and artificial colouring, they can be a parents worst nightmare.
I came up with a homemade alternative that takes minutes to make and tastes fantastic.
Frozen fruit is what makes these homemade slurpees super icy and taste amazing. You can use any fruit you like cut into bite size pieces and frozen in a zip lock bag, or simple use the frozen berries you can find in the freezer isle in your local supermarket. Through a couple of handfuls of your frozen fruit into a blender.
Add approx. 1/2 a cup of your favourite lemonade and blitz. You may need to a little more or a little less lemonade depending on how thick you like your slurpees.
Pour it into a glass and serve :)
Add a touch of vodka or replace the lemonade with your favourite sparkling white wine for a refreshing adults only slurpee at the end (or in the middle) of a hot summers day. Just a little tip from me to you ;)
I came up with a homemade alternative that takes minutes to make and tastes fantastic.
Frozen fruit is what makes these homemade slurpees super icy and taste amazing. You can use any fruit you like cut into bite size pieces and frozen in a zip lock bag, or simple use the frozen berries you can find in the freezer isle in your local supermarket. Through a couple of handfuls of your frozen fruit into a blender.
Add approx. 1/2 a cup of your favourite lemonade and blitz. You may need to a little more or a little less lemonade depending on how thick you like your slurpees.
Pour it into a glass and serve :)
Add a touch of vodka or replace the lemonade with your favourite sparkling white wine for a refreshing adults only slurpee at the end (or in the middle) of a hot summers day. Just a little tip from me to you ;)
Frolicking Fun
07 February 2011
Happy Monday! How was your weekend? Come and play Week-a-Boo with Claire at Scissors Paper Rock.
We had a great weekend filled with family and fun.
Saturday was a funny day. It was scorching in the morning, great weather to tackle Mount Washmore. Hubby was finishing some odd jobs about the place and the kids were happily playing. By lunch time it had grown dark and really windy so we hastily packed everything up, ripped the washing off the line and dashed inside as the rain started. The kids settled in to watch their latest favourite movie, Cloudy with a chance of meaballs. Great movie actually. Look how engrossed they are.
We had a great weekend filled with family and fun.
Saturday was a funny day. It was scorching in the morning, great weather to tackle Mount Washmore. Hubby was finishing some odd jobs about the place and the kids were happily playing. By lunch time it had grown dark and really windy so we hastily packed everything up, ripped the washing off the line and dashed inside as the rain started. The kids settled in to watch their latest favourite movie, Cloudy with a chance of meaballs. Great movie actually. Look how engrossed they are.
By late Saturday arvo, the rain had cleared and when my step son and his family arrived, there was an impromptu basketball game to be played.
The Boy met his match, totally underestimating his big brother.
The Dude slam dunked, with a little help from Daddy.
My husband's grandchildren are the same age as The Dude, Miss A is 6 months older and Mr K is 7 months younger, so they always have a great time when they get together. We tried to take them all to the beach after tea, but not 10 mins after arriving, the rain started :(
Sunday saw the end of Mt Washmore and the yard work all done and dusted. My amazing husband pulled out all the horrible lillies that had started to infiltrate the garden beds again. We decided we're going to try and propagate the aggies in the autumn and see if we can get enough to adorn the front garden with them.
Sunday night after tea, we took the boys down to the beach to frollick in the sunshine, perfect way to end the week.
Hope you have a great week!!
This Saturday I'm grateful for.....
05 February 2011
Modern Tecnology.
The telephone because it keeps us in contact with our whole family whether they live near or far.
My computer and the internet because they allow the boys and I to see my mum whenever we like, even though she lives over 2000 kms away.
My camera. I don't draw, paint or write, but my camera allows me to still be an artist.
What are you grateful for this week? Join in with Maxabella.
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