The sick bugs have hit our household this past week - so what better time than now to gather together some of the awesomeness from over the last few weeks and be thankful.  It's amazing how much just choosing to think on the good stuff can fade away the current blues... So thankful for: Family and friends, Sunshine, Laughter, Food, Animals, New babies,...

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  The Bearded One had made a promise a few weeks back (during the school holidays) to take his girls on a Daddy Daughter date.  The weeks had come and gone and still no date had happened. Finally the moment was grabbed and the 3 of them had a wonderful time. It's so important as parents that we take time out with our...

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These Apricot Truffles are so delicious!  Love this simple recipe from "A Good Baking Day" (Jean Taylor) and the fact that these keep so well in the fridge. Ingredients 20 or more dried apricots 100 grams butter ½ can sweetened condensed milk 1 packet wine biscuits, crushed Coconut for coating Finely chop or mince apricots. Blend together butter and condensed milk over a...

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With babies being born to friends, and a certain wee girl who has been begging for her own softie bunny for ages, a batch of softies was due to be made. I so love the different fabrics - the red soft fabric with bobbles is a favourite, and a lovely friend (thanks Leonie!) sent me up some candlewick beadspread fabric to recycle as...

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