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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07522736793242592890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729325899896728342.post-46891579783531043472015-01-14T10:35:00.000+13:002015-01-14T10:35:00.077+13:00Hello 2015!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We didn't ring in the New Year with any great party or anything. We can be lame like that - Jacob played a gig NYE and I went to bed at around 10 pm after watching a movie and having a couple glasses of wine. I was, however, awakened by the thunderous boom of fireworks from the city, was going to say "Happy New Year" on Facebook, thought better of it, and then promptly fell back asleep. Not very exciting at all. </div>
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But we spent a lovely few days recovering from the madness of December and hanging out as a family. That was the best part of the whole holiday! </div>
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I've been planning my 2015, my personal goals, blog goals, and goals for my photography business. It's an amazing feeling to have so much planned! It's not overwhelming yet, but I hope I have everything sorted in my diary and my giant wall calendar. </div>
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I guess one of the most important things I've had to think about it why I do what I do. I'm talking about my blog and my business.. The parenting option is mandatory ;)</div>
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I recently heard a great saying that has finally started to lift my money and success blocks.</div>
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I never thought about it this way. Oddly enough. But that's exactly it! I like working, and I like being a mum too - despite what I might say otherwise. Working is, of course, for the money and a creative outlet. But for me, it's about paying the mortgage, saving for trips to see our friends and family around the world, being able to enjoy a night out sometimes, things like that! The "making money" part of business is hellish, but what we are able to achieve with that money is the dream. </div>
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Sorry for the rambling, but I feel like I just need to get that out. With that said, I'll be doing a bit of work here on the blog to make a little extra cash. Don't think of it as a greedy thing - I'm not greedy. I'm hopeful. But I've also come to the conclusion that I can help people, someway somehow. </div>
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If I can help you, please let me know!</div>
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And oh yeah - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07522736793242592890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729325899896728342.post-47646533748763436072015-01-13T15:30:00.000+13:002015-01-13T15:30:30.763+13:00December, also known as 'The Blur' <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Sorry for the lack of posts. I know Christmas and New Years have come and gone. But I hope you are happy and healthy so far this year!<br />
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Seriously, December is pretty much a write-off for our family. Jacob's birthday, the boys' birthday, Christmas parties, Christmas, New Years. It's madness.</div>
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<i><b>The </b></i><i><b>Wellington Multiple Births Christmas Party</b></i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">H & J checking out another Santa.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More gifts from Santa!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The serious business of meeting Santa!</td></tr>
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The boys had their second birthday as well! Jacob did an amazing job baking both cakes and cooking up a storm on the BBQ! It was a very small party, but thankfully fairly chilled out compared to their first birthdays!<br />
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I hope everyone had an amazing holiday season! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07522736793242592890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729325899896728342.post-6440022846913734652014-11-17T13:22:00.001+13:002014-11-17T13:22:24.995+13:00Pic's Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is a recipe I've made a couple of times now, and it's beyond amazing. I'm a huge fan of peanut butter and chocolate together (Hello! American here! Reese's Peanut Butter cups are still one of my favourites!) So, here is our Pic’s Peanut Butter Cook & Craft Challenge recipe!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pic's, our favourite PB here. It's "<a href="http://reallygood.co.nz/" target="_blank">REALLY GOOD</a>", but no, seriously, it is.</td></tr>
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This is an adapted recipe I originally found in <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-More-Slice-Sourdough-pastries/dp/1780090005" target="_blank">One More Slice</a>, </i>an amazing book with so many heart stopping sweet recipes! But here is my tweaked version.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">By the the time you finish this, it will have cooled enough to spoon or drizzle the peanut butter cream on top of the chocolate mixture. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Using a knife, make swirls in the tin to make the marbled effect.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Pop it in the middle of the oven for 30-40 minutes until the sides are firm and middle is set.</span><br /><span style="text-align: justify;">Let it cool and cut into squares. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Devour.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mmmmm Gooooey....</td></tr>
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<span class="amount">200 grams</span>
<span class="name">softened butter</span>
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<span class="amount">175 grams</span>
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<span class="amount">1 tbsp</span>
<span class="name">vanilla extract</span>
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<span class="amount">50 grams </span>
<span class="name">cocoa powder</span>
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<span class="amount">50 ml</span>
<span class="name">rice syrup</span>
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<span class="amount">3 pinches</span>
<span class="name">sea salt</span>
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<span class="amount">4</span>
<span class="name">free-range eggs</span>
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<span class="amount">90 grams</span>
<span class="name">plain flour</span>
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<span class="amount">50 grams </span>
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<span class="amount">65 grams</span>
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<span class="amount">175 grams</span>
<span class="name"><a href="http://www.reallygood.co.nz/" target="_blank">Pic's Peanut Butter</a> (smooooooth for this recipe)</span>
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<span class="amount">2 pinches</span>
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<span class="amount">1 tsp</span>
<span class="name">vanilla extract</span>
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Preheat oven to 180C (350F) and line a 20x20cm baking tray with parchment paper.</li>
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Beat together the butter, sugar and vanilla until it's light and creamy.</li>
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Mix in the cocoa, salt, and syrup.</li>
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Add the eggs, one at a time, adding the flour last.</li>
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Spread the brownie mixture in the parchment lined tin and put aside</li>
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For the peanut butter cream, melt the butter and whisk in the icing sugar, peanut butter, salt, and vanilla.</li>
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By the the time you finish this, the peanut butter cream will have cooled enough to spoon or drizzle on top of the chocolate mixture.</li>
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Using a knife, make swirls in the tin to make the marbled effect.</li>
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Pop it in the middle of the oven for 30-40 minutes until the sides are firm and middle is set.</li>
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Let it cool and cut into squares.</li>
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Devour.
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I'm starting early. Sort of. I started making bows - last year! But I have a list a mile long of everything else I need to do... How about you?</div>
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Being eco-aware and Earth friendly as a family can be quite difficult. Obviously, two almost-two year old boys don't grasp the idea of "Darling, please turn the tap off, we can't waste water." Or "Please turn the light off, electricity is expensive." But we are working on that. </div>
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What we can do as parents, though, is instill those values in our growing children on their level. Teach them to respect everyone and everything. Teach them that there are limited resources in the world. Help them understand that there are less fortunate people all over, not just in third-world countries, but just around the corner. </div>
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I feel extremely fortunate to be raising my children and living in the one of the most beautiful countries in the world. And I want them to have that same feeling. Their home, their city, their country, their world.. is home. And it's the only one we may ever have.</div>
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When we can't use cloth wipes, we use biodegradable wipes. Either <a href="http://envirochoice.co.nz/tools/products/details.aspx?SECT=Products&ITEM=2272" target="_blank">Little Genie Brand</a> or <a href="http://www.globalproducts.co.nz/brands/silk/" target="_blank">Silk</a>. Luckily, we can find them at any of the larger supermarkets here in NZ. But if you can't, try the local co-op for something similar where you are. Also, if you live in an older house with older plumbing, DO NOT THROW "Flushable" wipes down the toilet. They are flushable, but they will get stuck on tiny little cracks in the pipes which means everything else behind it gets stuck and it's just gross, not to mention expensive to fix.</div>
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This is more of a personal preference thing for me. Even though the plastic chairs we were looking at were easier to clean and quite durable and also quite a bit cheaper, we decided to go with wooden highchairs. I could go into detail about why plastic is bad and wood is at least a mostly renewable resource and will eventually breakdown, but you get the idea. For us, it was worth the cost to have something nice that was going to be a fixture in our house for quite a long time. Also, the chairs we did end up getting are super adjustable, and not molded plastic, so they will last the next few years. </div>
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Again, with the plastic people! I know, I know, potty training, which will be starting in full force this summer (hopefully), shouldn't be yet another thing to think about in a "green" sense. And yes, I know, I know, you can get plastic potties for damn cheap, but what happens when the kids are properly using the toilet? They could probably be recycled, but after a little research, we found <a href="http://www.becobabies.com/newbornpotty.html" target="_blank">these</a>. How could I say no?! A biodegradable potty that the boys can help put into the garden and help plant something lovely as a reward that they will remember... Um yes please. Two please!</div>
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Ok. No brainer. We are library regulars. We make a morning of it usually. We spend about five minutes getting books for me, and about 30-40 minutes reading and finding books for the boys. The boys have their own library cards, which the late return fees are a lot less expensive than an adult card. That's a bonus. After that, since our library in the city is the best ever, we go the cafe, and have a little lunch - where there is a play area for the boys to run around. Paying for parking, a couple croissants and a random late fee is worth it. While we do have heaps of books for the boys, it's nice to find new gems that the boys want read - over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and <span style="font-size: x-small;">over and over and over </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">and over and....</span></div>
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The idea of a Toy Library was something completely new to me. Think a library but instead of books, you take out toys. How amazingly simple! Well, simple is the idea, it's actually quite impressive to run. As a member of the Toy Library, you pay a membership fee, pay for missing pieces of toys, and have to donate a small about time. But in return, you can take out toys that you maybe would never buy for your kids. Slides, water tables, play kitchens, heaps of different duplo sets and lego sets, dress ups, board games, puzzles, bikes... the list goes on and on and on! Then instead of having to throw them into the landfill if you had to buy them, you return them to the library and get something else and the next family can use it. I really think something like this would take off back in my hometown - looking at you Central Baptist Church ;) ! I love our<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brooklyn-Toy-Library/1413096478974270?fref=ts" target="_blank"> toy library</a>!<br />
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I can't stress this enough. We try to eat and use as much organic produce, meat and products as we can. We get the majority of our fruit and veg delivered to our front door from <a href="http://www.vegebox.co.nz/" target="_blank">Vegeboxes</a> and then do a fortnightly stock up at <a href="http://www.commonsenseorganics.co.nz/" target="_blank">Commonsense Organics</a>. I guess eating organic food is just the norm for us. There are heaps of articles and research about why organic is best, but for me, it all comes down to the way it tastes. If you can't afford to eat all organic all the time, find out about the <a href="http://www.organicnz.org.nz/node/120" target="_blank">Dirty Dozen</a> or...<br />
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In a couple years time, when the boys are bigger and able to help out in the garden a little bit more, I'd like to have a really well stock produce front lawn. Jacob does an amazing job for what little time he has, and just being able to have access to fresh herbs and a few veggies is really rewarding!<br />
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Lunchtime can be such a struggle sometimes. It usually met with fussiness and cranky boys, over-tired and an exhausted mum. It is so hard. Parenting is just hard. There is nothing easy about this shit. The days it goes all good in the morning, the afternoons just lead to chaos.. and vice versa. It's rare that we have a seriously good day. It sucks. I want them to be all good days. But alas. No. </div>
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I recently gave up trying to be healthy for lunchtimes, well at least for a couple of days. Usually we have things like edamame, whole grain toast with tuna, mostly healthy and as unprocessed as possible. Then, it all turned to custard. I threw in the towel and decided to make them PB&J. ARGH!!! There was no bread. Out come the tortillas. I know I was a PB&J kid and still am. But now I know why. The boys were so happy. I was happy. All good.</div>
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And quickly, look at this little heartbreaker above. He has been quite lovely lately and it's amazing. While Willem has had a pretty bad week, Hendrik is the one to help out. He gets their socks and shoes when Willem is having a tantrum on my lap and gets into the pram without question. And not to mention, he can work a camera like no other little boy! ;)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07522736793242592890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729325899896728342.post-89808293306849914522014-11-03T13:55:00.000+13:002014-11-04T13:56:30.091+13:00Our very uneventful Halloween<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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But we did manage a quick trip into the city for a little Day of the Dead celebrations!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07522736793242592890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729325899896728342.post-76867164806941836532014-10-30T20:25:00.000+13:002014-10-30T20:25:18.455+13:00To whomever dresses Norma Bates...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm not one to be overly fashionable. I wear what I wear and I like it. I couldn't tell you what designers do what and I find shopping for clothes a complete waste of time and energy. I know there are women like me, somewhere. But I do love second hand clothes, vintage dresses, and wished more men dressed like they did back in the 1940's. There is no denying that. </div>
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So lately, we've been watching the Bates Motel, which is a good show, but now I find myself watching it to see what the Norma Bates character is going to where in the next scene! Most of the characters are dressed as a slight throwback to the 1950's. It's worth watching just for that. </div>
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Ahh, pleated skirts, proper waistlines, perfect hemlines, lovely shoes that aren't over the top. Granted, it is a little June Cleaver meets the Manson Family, but that's what's great about it!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07522736793242592890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729325899896728342.post-76915960492215980002014-10-28T18:10:00.000+13:002014-11-04T13:41:08.001+13:00A very special Monday..<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Most Monday nights, we have a small group of very good friends come over for dinner. We all take turns cooking, which is a great break for me, but I love seeing what crazy things everyone makes. Anything from fondue to pork hocks, or coq au vin to spaetzle. It gets a little out of hand some nights. After consuming a ridiculous amount of food, we game. Like the geeks and nerds we are. </div>
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But most of the time, the boys are already bathed and in bed and only hear of the stories of the dinners, or via leftovers. But on Labour Day, everyone came over early and got to hang out with H&W. They loooooooooooved it! And they loved the BBQ everyone pitched in for. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07522736793242592890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729325899896728342.post-72348333409084575772014-10-21T14:26:00.001+13:002014-10-21T14:26:55.644+13:00Cheese Straws - who knew?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It always makes me slightly angry when I find simple recipes like <a href="http://joythebaker.com/2012/02/parmesan-and-herb-cheese-straws/" target="_blank">this </a>that I could have been making for ages! Way too easy, way too yummy, way too quickly eaten. The recipe I actually used was from the <a href="http://www.littleandfriday.com/book/" target="_blank">Treats from Little and Friday</a>. (which of course I'm dying to go visit the cafe in Auckland.)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07522736793242592890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729325899896728342.post-77506300580565258172014-10-16T14:13:00.000+13:002014-10-21T14:14:25.859+13:00What's our favourite snack right now?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Vegemite. On anything.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07522736793242592890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729325899896728342.post-68132065595366519582014-10-13T13:02:00.001+13:002014-10-13T13:02:17.272+13:00Another Sunny Weekend!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We had a great weekend spent with family and spending the time to catch up on little things ie. tree trimming and mending dresses (that I can actually fit into again!).</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07522736793242592890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729325899896728342.post-58177880436473395562014-10-11T13:03:00.000+13:002014-10-11T13:03:00.135+13:00School holidays... Again. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We've been all about routine for a long time. And now that routine is changing slightly. Time for a bit of change. I don't think I'm quite ready for that!<br />
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And by that, I mean - Mom, here are the latest photos of your grandsons! Yeah. Seriously. Oh and I'm also catching up on the hundreds of photos I've taken over the past week, with a NEW CAMERA! (My heart swells) xx<br />
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Speaking of their room. It's slowly becoming "Their space". Full of their toys, I've been slowly putting everything back in their room and making it fun for them to be there. They now have an old CD player they can listen to, access to more books, and most of their toys out. </div>
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Last Sunday was a beautiful day. The best kind you can ever hope for living in Wellington. Sunny, calm, and spent with the cousins at the Botanical Gardens to have our own special "Dutch" day. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07522736793242592890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729325899896728342.post-33606571510821250542014-09-23T16:52:00.002+12:002014-09-23T16:52:51.290+12:00Lack of a computer is...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Since the reno has started, I've been without a computer pretty much since. But not without my camera. After these last few weeks, I was able to finally get about 300 images on to my machine! Yikes.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07522736793242592890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729325899896728342.post-85733710148807057462014-09-07T18:22:00.000+12:002014-09-07T18:22:00.864+12:00No-Bake Date and Almond Brownies<p style="text-align: justify;"> The last few weeks we have been going through some chaos here at the homestead. Bathroom renovations are still going on, the house is covered in a layer of dust, the hallway is off limits for the boys, we've been going out and about EVERYDAY to stay out of the way of the tradies, and to top it all off, our oven stopped working. Luckily the grill and fan still work, so we've had to cook a lot with a curve and my bread and baking have all been on hold until we can get it fixed. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ugh. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I was able to make a variation of some <a href="http://www.superhealthykids.com/blog-posts/healthy-no-bake-snack-bars.php" target="_blank" title="">date bars</a> that I posted on FB this week though. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">No-Bake Date and Almond Brownies! </p><p>Way too easy, super yummy, everyone loves them! Like eeeeeveryone. Grown ups and kiddos alike.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ewargophoto/14975900660/" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5595/14975900660_040ddb9f58.jpg" id="blogsy-1410058272306.2373" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p> It's as easy as putting all of the ingredients into the food processor and letting it work it's magic for about 5 minutes. </p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ewargophoto/15159579531/" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3862/15159579531_d9daf843d9.jpg" id="blogsy-1410058272284.439" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p> Pour it out into a baking tin lined with parchment. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ewargophoto/15159580931/" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3892/15159580931_635b69b398.jpg" id="blogsy-1410058272348.4998" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p> Let it set in the fridge for 30 minutes or so and cut it up.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ewargophoto/14975987238/" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3859/14975987238_c8f76753a5.jpg" id="blogsy-1410058272340.7312" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="500" alt=""></a></div><p> Make sure you keep it in fridge to the freezer, it keeps it nicely set. </p><p> <strong>Ingredients :</strong></p><ul> <li>2 cups pitted dates</li> <li>3/4 cup natural almonds</li> <li>1/4 cup peanut butter</li> <li>1/2 cup shredded coconut </li> <li>2 tbsp cocoa powder </li> <li>A pinch of salt</li></ul><p><strong>Method :</strong></p><p><strong><br></strong></p><ol> <li>Place all the ingredients into the food processor.</li> <li>Blitz for at least five minutes. It will be a bumpy ride at first but once that's done, let the machine do it's thing.</li> <li>Once it starts to look like nice wet potting soil, empty into a parchment lined smallish baking tray. </li> <li>Spread it out and press it firmly down with the back of a spoon and smooth it out as you go.</li> <li>Place in the fridge for a least 30 minutes. </li> <li>Take it out of the fridge and slice.</li> <li>Store in an airtight container in the fridge.</li></ol><p>Enjoy and love the peanut buttery goodness!</p><p> </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07522736793242592890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729325899896728342.post-52050539339384756152014-09-01T19:29:00.001+12:002014-09-07T14:28:17.821+12:00A Few New Rules for Interacting with a Twin Caregiver<p style="text-align: justify;">I hear a lot from other (usually young) mums how they would love to have twins. I laugh. I snicker. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Because, I know what they're thinking... Two babies, how sweet! Two cute little bums, awwww! Dressing them alike, how adorable! </p><p style="text-align: justify;">But, I know the reality... Two babies, crying in the night. Two little bums, that get bigger and smellier every day. Dressing them alike, umm no. I get them confused enough as it is! </p><p style="text-align: justify;">So the next time you see someone with twins, think before approaching ...</p><ul> <li>How is their day going? Looks bad? <em>Then don't ask, just help</em>.</li> <li>Do they look tired? <em>Get them a coffee or a glass of wine. Take a kid.</em></li> <li>Have they had to run after one while leaving another with another mum and sprint across meters to just catch the other by the arm today? <em>Be that other mum.</em></li> <li>How many tantrums has your kid had today?.. <em>Double that. </em></li> <li>How many times have you told your child 'no' today? <em>Well triple that. Chances are one child gets told no, the other sees the attention the first twin is getting and tries it to get a reaction by doing the same exact thing and gets told no, first child does it again to see if it's just a random occurrence, or if he can get three out of three. His odds are good. </em></li> <li>How many pairs of socks has the twin mum had to pick up this morning? How many raisins or pieces of popcorn has the dog eaten? <em>Too many. </em></li> <li>Is mum wearing makeup? <em>A normal amount, she may be approachable. None, or WAY too much to cover the bags and dark circles under her eyes, do not approach, I REPEAT, DO NOT APPROACH. </em></li> <li>Never, ever say (men, you are the worst offenders of this) "Looks like you've got your hands full!" Let me just answer in a way that my mother used to answer those puzzling but obvious questions by say... <em>No Shit Sherlock. </em>Seriously<em>? Smile and nod, smile and nod.</em></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;">Ok. Now that's done, let me apologise. It's been a long couple of weeks and sometimes I just need to rant. Any other twin or non-twin parent will probably understand. All of this always happens within moments of each other, within an hour of going shopping or having not enough sleep. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I guess the important lesson here is don't feel like you have to chat to everyone that makes comments about those amazing bundles of joy sitting in the pram. There will be those days when you can't be bothered, the day has gone to shit, dinner isn't cooked, one kid will not sit in the pram without screaming and you just realised you haven't brushed your teeth. But then, amazingly there will be the days when you can't help but chatting up the elderly neighbour about how awesome these beasts are! It does happen! And it's that little pat on the back that can keep you going.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">So, if I smile and nod at you, don't take it personally. 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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07522736793242592890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729325899896728342.post-79240626337843228202014-08-18T14:30:00.000+12:002014-08-18T14:30:00.630+12:00New Crochet Blanket Inspirations<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I've decided to start a couple more blankets. For the boys, so I'm hoping to finish them before they go into big beds. (See, a deadline! That'll help with my blanket problem!)<br />
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So, this is finally happening!<br />
Dust. Dirt. Open doors. Loud banging. Walls being knocked down. Walls being built. Tiles going up.<br />
Most important, things being waterproofed and moldy walls going away for good!<br />
Exciting!<br />
And somehow through it all - the boys are napping through like nothing is happening! Fingers crossed that continues..<br />
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