Cow Pats and Open Windows

It was a beautiful afternoon, the weather was perfect! Sun shining, slight breeze. Perfect you would think for opening the car window.

Keeping Those Pantry Thieves Away

Is it just me, or does anyone else suffer from a pantry thief? I think mine are aged about 6, 9, & 12 and can smell a box of snacks a mile away. They are not bothered about the box being closed, will break into it anyway they can, exits the pantry with guilty looks on their faces, crumbs on their lips and the quick "I didn't do it" reply when questioned about who ate the snacks.

When Sorting Cupboards Creates Useful Spaces

After collecting all the shoes in the house from my kids, refer to blog post Drowning in a Sea of Shoes, I had to think of a solution on where and how I would store them.

 I had previously lined them up in their wardrobes so they would be easily accessible. But as the amount of shoes grew and the house was filled with more feet, I had started to store them in containers. This however was not a great solution as soon the container would become a huge box. Then no one could ever find a shoe to wear or a matching pair.  This was no good for when we were in a hurry and as always kids leave it to the last minute to search for their shoes.

Christmas Gingerbread House - Preparation

This Gingerbread House is something I really enjoy making for Christmas, I make it in place of the traditional Christmas Cake. Everyone loves it when it comes time to break up the Gingerbread House on Christmas Day. It may look complicated but with the right instructions and patience anyone can bake, build and decorate this delightful little house.

Traditional Gingerbread Christmas Biscuits

Every year at Christmas time I love to bake this traditional Gingerbread recipe and have my children join me in creating these colourful Christmas delights. I also use this same recipe to create a Gingerbread house which I will post shortly.

My Troubling Dream

My 11 year old son had to write a poem for school and I thought it was very creative. He gave me permission to share it with everyone, so here it is:

You can never have TOO many children!

Peek-a-boo everyone; if you are wondering why I am posting here, well I am truly about to tell you.

First of all, did you know that I designed this blog (sure is pretty if I do say so myself), what you didn't?  Well please stick around, and have a look at the fabulous posts, recipes and JEWELLERY! Pam has a great sense of humour and her posts always give me a giggle and a smile.

Pam at My Jewellery Box is a good friend of mine who also has a large family with 8 beautiful children ~ 8 Precious Gems as she calls them.

Drowning in a Sea of Shoes

One must ask themselves the question, can you ever have too many shoes? For me I believe the answer is yes. 

I have never been one to have a lot of shoes. I have the bare essentials really, and some might say not even that.

Big Mess Mischief

We all know that when the kids are being more quiet than usual it is often a good idea to sneak a look at what their doing. As most likely they are getting up to mischief.

Mud Pies and Dirty Faces Versus Clean Rooms and Tidy Spaces

How do you make use of sunny days when the kids are home? Do you get them to tidy the house and their mess or do you let them get outside and play?

Should The Car Be Cleaned Before a Long Trip or After?

Always before a long trip I like to give the car a good clean and wash, but then while on the trip I wonder why I bothered because it ends up being filled with rubbish from chip packets, lolly wrappers, sand from who knows where and clothes scatted throughout. And always there is an apple core, and I don't remember seeing anyone eat an apple.

The Stocking Game

Got some old stockings lying around in your drawers? Wondering what to do with all those stockings with ladders in them? Well don't throw them out! What you say? Well I may just have the solution. Collect them up and your next party may become the most memorable of all, with lots of laughs!!!

No! I don't want my hair cut!

How many parents have to deal with the tantrums of kids and having their hair cut?

I am sure the answer is every one of you!

Well tonight it was haircut night, yes all seven were getting their hair cut, or in my husband's terms they were getting their head shaved! Yes that is what he told all of them even the girls!

Boys Can Do It Too!

Well I now have proof, yes boys are quite capable. 

So never fear mums of the male gender; they CAN do housework!!! 

So it is time to rethink what we have all been led to believe. That the girls clean the house and the boys stay tinkering  outside.

Teach them young and teach them well, my boys actually work harder and faster than my girls when it comes to cleaning the house.

Chore Charts, Getting Kids To Do Their Bit

Just wanted to post this link to a great site with a really easy and adaptable way of making Chore Charts, I love it!