How to make simple homemade strawberry jam from scratch! Only 2 ingredients and easy to follow step by step instructions to help you master homemade jam! Welcome to the first monthly made from scratch challenge! At the start of each month I will Continue Reading
Monthly Made From Scratch Challenge
When I first started sharing recipes on my website back in 2015, I set myself a challenge to take something I would normally buy from the supermarket and make it from scratch. One thing per week, for the whole year. It was such a fun challenge to Continue Reading
A Beginners Guide to Bottling/Canning Food
Do you want to start bottling/canning food but are not really sure where to start? No problem! This post covers all the basics you need to know and equipment you need to get started preserving food! I have such fond memories of preserving food Continue Reading
Christmas Cheese Ball Wreath
A quick, easy & delicious Christmas appetizer that can be made in advance! Serve with crackers for the perfect way to feed a crowd! Disclaimer: This post is a paid partnership with Countdown Supermarkets. All content and opinions are my Continue Reading
DIY Santa Sack Tutorial
A simple step by step tutorial for how to make a DIY Santa Sack. An affordable way to create cute personalised stockings for your kids! One of the things I love the most about having kids is getting to experience things like Christmas through Continue Reading
Classic Eggnog Recipe
Classic homemade eggnog - the perfect festive drink! Cooked and uncooked versions of this simple recipe and the option to make it spiked for the grown ups! This post was originally published in December 2015 – it has been retested, rephotographed, Continue Reading
Elf on the Shelf ideas for toddlers
30 easy Elf on the Shelf ideas to do for your toddler or young kids. How to plan ahead, keep it simple, avoid stress and still have all the joy that comes with this magical Christmas tradition! Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, Continue Reading
How to freeze spinach
Simple, step by step instructions for how to freeze spinach from the garden for use in soups, stews, quiches, muffins or smoothies! Over winter and in early spring, about the only thing I usually have growing in my garden is a few brassicas and Continue Reading
Life with Macey – 9-10 months
I remember so clearly with Sadie that everytime she got to a new age or stage I would declare that this one was my favourite - and I am most definitely finding that with Macey too. It's so fun being able to go through these amazing months where they Continue Reading
How to plan a garden
How to plan a garden and why you should do it to get the most out of your garden space this season! Over the last few years I have started writing up a garden plan at the end of winter to help me plan exactly what I'm going to put in my garden - Continue Reading
Sadie is 3!
Our baby girl is 3!! What a huge year for Sadie. Between 2 and 3 is such a huge change - she has gone from a toddler to a little girl! Continue Reading
Mince and Cheese Pie
An absolute Kiwi classic and such a delicious family friendly dinner! This mince and cheese pie recipe will be your new favourite. For the longest time, if Josh requested a mince pie for dinner, I'd just cook up some mince, throw a few herbs in Continue Reading
