• Taking Stock

    Taking Stock- December 2016

    It may be the very first day of January 2017, but I wanted to finish and post my ‘Taking Stock- December 2016’ post.   Pip Lincolne introduced me to the idea of ‘Taking Stock’ posts a while back, and so it seemed like a good idea to complete the year with one. So here we go….Taking Stock – December 2016! Making: Not exactly making at the moment but am about to start learning how to crochet. #lifegoals Cooking: some yummy healthy gf apple and cinnamon muffins Drinking:  Icy soda water at the moment Reading:  The Subtle Art of not giving a &@$! by Mark Mason Trawling: Netflix for good things to watch…

  • getting organised,  home,  values

    Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017

    I can’t believe Christmas 2016 is over for another year! We had a great Christmas!  We celebrated on Christmas day with my side of the family this year.  We alternate celebrating Christmas day with our two families.  My brothers and their wives and families drove to the Coast and we all congregated at mums.   We did presents first and boy that was fun!  Paper filled the lounge room, and the squeals of delight from all the kids was wonderful to hear.  It was noisy, chaotic, and fun.   Everyone then pulled together and got food to the table for lunch. I think my favourite part of Christmas is watching…

  • Family,  family fun

    Gold Coast Holiday 2016 – The Q1

    Since we last spoke, life got a little busy with end of year school related busyness and then we headed off to the Gold Coast for our family holiday.  We had ten glorious days on the Gold Coast. I got a brilliant deal at the Q1 via an eBay deal. I know what your thinking, “You got a great holiday deal on eBay?  That sound crazy!” Well yes it was crazy – but it was pretty awesome.  I don’t like to brag but when it comes to getting brilliant deals, I must say that I have some amazing skills. Our 2 bedroom apartment was on the 32nd floor and we had amazing…