Enid Blyton's The Naughtiest Girl In The School was my very favourite book when I was a child. Maybe due to the fact I was a little mischievous myself? This is how I read the trilogy (some 30 years ago...) (oh yes I kept them! Would you expect any less from a recovering ex-sentimental hoarder? It started from an early age ;-)) ...
A Simply Creative (And Constructive) Saturday Afternoon
I thought I'd share how I've spent my Saturday. The Kids had friends to play, and I thought 'clay'. Oh yes, I love clay. Clay is amazing. Next best (inedible) thing to fondant icing. So, with non-stick rolling-pin, mat and cookie cutters in hand... ...
No Waste Tastes Great / I Cracked A Bad Egg
It's Friday Guys - time for No Waste Tastes Great Click here to find out more about my Friday routine Simply Being Mum's Friday Fridge ...
Is 10 Minutes All It Takes?
I've suspected for a long time that I may have issues with keeping my attention on one thing and focusing. I am a prolific multi-tasker and easily distracted. Not with all things. For example if I am interested in what I am doing I can concentrate and produce what is required. Blogging, baking, reading - I can lose myself in these things. However when it ...
No Waste Tastes Great / Once In A Blue Moon
It's Friday Guys - Time for No Waste Tastes Great Click here to find out more about my Friday routine Simply Being Mum's Friday Fridge ...
Birthday Gifting – Non-Consumer Stylie*
It was my Mom's birthday yesterday. Happy Birthday Mom. When asked if there was anything she'd particularly like for her Birthday her reply, as always, was 'There's nothing I want at my age'. Music to my ears. This gives me license to do Birthdays how I like to do them. Non-Consumer Stylie* ...
No Waste Tastes Great / It’s An Early One Today
It's Friday Guys - Time for No Waste Tastes Great (it's an early one this morning as we are off to Conkers for the day) Click here to find out more about my Friday routine Simply Being Mum's Friday Fridge Top Shelf - Spreads, cheese, garlic and yoghurt - all in date so no waste there! ...
Simple Slow-Cooked Chilli With Sun-dried Tomatoes Recipe
Something I've been meaning to do for a while is to update my Slow Cooked Chilli recipe. A lot of visitors land here searching on my old recipe, but I've since improved it! So here it is, a new updated version with photos! ...
Too Chilled To Type
Few words today. Too chilled to write it would seem. I thought I'd share a photo instead. Normal service will resume soon I promise. Hell's Mouth (Wales) - August 2012 ...
No Waste Tastes Great / Happy Holidays
Maybe not the usual greeting for this time of year? There'll won't be a No Waste Tastes Great this Friday. But you can be sure I'll have been watching our waste whilst away. Long-standing habits are hard to break! I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all for reading. I very much see this blog as a meeting place... I love your comments and ...