These French Prawn Rolls are the ultimate seafood indulgence. Hot, buttery, crunchy baguettes filled with cold, creamy prawns and a mouthful of flavours that will most certainly tempt your tastebuds. Trust me when I tell you these will be very popular! Always a crowd pleaser and very easy to put together. They also work really well … Read More about French Prawn Rolls
20 of the best School Lunch Ideas
Schools back in session. Whoohoo! Now holidays are over I can get back into my routine of making a week’s worth of lunches on the weekend, which saves me from stressing and rushing throughout the week. I love making my girls all sorts of different things to eat at school as it keeps things interesting…no … Read More about 20 of the best School Lunch Ideas
10 of the best freezer friendly meals
Freezer Friendly meals are a game changer. They are great time savers and the equivalent of autopilot dinners. With school going back very soon its a super simple thing you can do right now to save your sanity those first few weeks back (and then every week of your life after that). Just like anything … Read More about 10 of the best freezer friendly meals
Why Create A Capsule Wardrobe?
I’m doing an online course over at The Busy Budgeter at the moment called Hot Mess to Home Success! Now. Let me just preface this by saying that I am already a pretty organised person, but every little bit helps right?! Anyhoo, one of the course modules speaks about having a capsule wardrobe. When … Read More about Why Create A Capsule Wardrobe?
Life is about living – not existing
I drove past a billboard many years ago that read “Life is not a dress rehearsal”. It’s always stuck in my mind, probably as I agree wholeheartedly. I have always thought life is about living – not existing. Be sporadic, explore the tracks, take a chance. Why not indeed? I never wanted to be one … Read More about Life is about living – not existing
Right, so I swung past the big 4.0 this past weekend…
Right, so I swung past the big 4.0 this past weekend. A bit of a fizzer perhaps, esp. for a party girl like me (no big party was had). To be honest, I didn’t really want one. I had so many other things on my mind that a party was the last thing I needed. … Read More about Right, so I swung past the big 4.0 this past weekend…
Steamed Mussels in Garlic & Wine
The thought of curling up in a warm little corner shop on a cold European day with a table full of simple yet fabulous food somehow makes me misty for Paris. I will get there….one day. In the meantime I will savor the delights of French gastronomy with meals like these Steamed Mussels in Garlic … Read More about Steamed Mussels in Garlic & Wine
Embrace the Danish idea of Hygge
Embrace the Danish idea of Hygge Staying cozy and happy this winter is easy if you learn to embrace the Danish idea of Hygge. (pronounced who-gah) Hygge What? There isn’t really a direct translation to English but just conjure up images of snuggling up in front of fires and under blankets with hot chocolates, comfort … Read More about Embrace the Danish idea of Hygge
4 Ways To Stop Being So Hard On Yourself
Self-criticism is harsh. It takes a toll on your mind and allows doubt & depression to begin to creep. “We are all our own worst enemies” is not just a catch-phrase. Its true. We all need to learn to practice a bit of self-love and even though everyone has bad days now and then – … Read More about 4 Ways To Stop Being So Hard On Yourself
6 Hacks Guaranteed To Clear Out Your Inbox (For Good!)
I’m sure you know the feeling. Rocking up to your desk Monday morning only to find hundreds of unread emails waiting for you. Some may be new, some old, some probably totally unnecessary however albeit still clogging up your inbox as you don’t have the time (nor inclination, most likely) to clear it out. So why … Read More about 6 Hacks Guaranteed To Clear Out Your Inbox (For Good!)