tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638295962298332702024-03-13T23:44:55.157-07:00Homemade By LaurenLaurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502942776454519185noreply@blogger.comBlogger372125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063829596229833270.post-863859244266013832015-03-22T15:30:00.001-07:002015-03-22T15:33:56.945-07:00{Sugar Free Chia Jam}This month, March, is celebration month in our house. We have had a lot of food, a lot of sugar and a lot of quick & easy meals on busy nights whilst hubby travels or whilst we recover from my sons surgery.<br />
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I'm feeling it too. I feel bloated and just that heavy feeling. I need to kick my butt into gear. </div>
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It's time to get back on the wagon of eating clean, cutting out refined sugar and feeling myself again. I fell off the wagon hard this month...in fact I don't even know where the wagon is! </div>
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Whilst grocery shopping on the weekend, I picked up a bargain bulk buy of strawberries. </div>
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Then we had a beautiful cool change come through with some rain and I love being in the kitchen in that type of weather. </div>
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I felt inspired to create some sugar free chia jam that I pinned ages ago. </div>
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{<a href="https://iquitsugar.com/recipe/raspberry-chia-jam/">origional recipe here</a>}</div>
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3 cups berries (fresh or frozen)</div>
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3 tablespoon sugar free maple syrup or rice malt syrup</div>
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3 tablespoon water</div>
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5 tablespoon chia seeds </div>
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(I added a split vanilla bean, cinnamon quill and some lavender flowers)</div>
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1. Place berries, water, syrup and chia seeds in a blender/ processor. </div>
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2. Once it's blended, place in a saucepan on a medium heat until mixture bubbles. </div>
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Reduce the heat to low and stir for a few minutes until thickened. </div>
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3. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for a week. </div>
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Ideas for use (some suggestions may defeat the purpose of a healthy sugar free diet - hehe):</div>
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1. Serve on freshly baked scones with whipped cream.</div>
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2. Spread on warm buttery toast.</div>
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3. Use it to turn a vanilla biscuit recipe into jam drops. </div>
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4. Make healthy pancakes (1banana and 1 egg) and top with 'jam' and Greek yoghurt.</div>
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Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502942776454519185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063829596229833270.post-70798652298681687442015-03-18T17:55:00.001-07:002015-03-22T15:29:11.134-07:00{Family Verse of the Month}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are mainly focusing on the second half of our verse from 1 Peter 3:8 this month. "Love one another, be compassionate and humble."</div>
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Do you have a family verse cycle? Weekly or monthly? If so, what's yours right now? </div>
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Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502942776454519185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063829596229833270.post-57171238091593508352015-03-08T17:48:00.002-07:002015-03-15T16:25:35.799-07:00{Family Sick Bucket}If the kids are going to ever catch a bizzare tummy bug, it often comes without warning? Am I right?<br><br>
I remember once (or twice) being woken up by a sort of a yelping or wailing sound coming from their room or a random shadowy figure standing right next to you as you sleep that whispers "Muuuuuum...my tuuuummy feeels fuuunnny". The timer starts then. You never know how long you have until your cleaning up after a sick child. One of the glamourous parts of a parents job description.<div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I decided to put together a little bucket full of supplies that I could call on when needed. Usually in the middle of the night. </span><br>
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So here is my bucket which is now stored in the linen press. I chose this location as it's upstairs and central to all 4 bedrooms.<br>
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2 plastic bags (I line the bucket with this when they are sick which makes cleanup much easier).<br>
Vinyl tablecloth (this is handy to place next to bed on the floor to help contain the mess).</div><div><br></div><div><u style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Cleaning items:</u></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-inge_hWLdSQ/VQYU2HpqMaI/AAAAAAAACSg/SuJjuzm2bjA/s640/blogger-image--455439067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-inge_hWLdSQ/VQYU2HpqMaI/AAAAAAAACSg/SuJjuzm2bjA/s640/blogger-image--455439067.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Packet of tissues</span></div></div><div>
Hand sanitizer</div><div>Paper towels</div><div>New clean toothbrushes</div><div>Carpet and furniture deodoriser and sanitiser. </div><div><br></div><div><u style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Replenish and Re-Hydrate:</u></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ppBD8NNemc8/VQYUrJsg3QI/AAAAAAAACSA/wNuTfBAgaTs/s640/blogger-image-130902051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ppBD8NNemc8/VQYUrJsg3QI/AAAAAAAACSA/wNuTfBAgaTs/s640/blogger-image-130902051.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ZtxqrT3uLrA/VQYU4k2x51I/AAAAAAAACSo/Ow8NionPk60/s640/blogger-image-1396071948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ZtxqrT3uLrA/VQYU4k2x51I/AAAAAAAACSo/Ow8NionPk60/s640/blogger-image-1396071948.jpg"></a></div></div></u></div><div>Bottle of hydro lite or other electrolyte drink (I chose the tablets as it's easier). <br>
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Dry crackers and Apple sauce with a spoon<br>Coconut Water</div><div>Probiotic Tablets</div><div><br></div><div>Now, this is one project that I'll be happy if we never use. However, when and if we are hit by a yucky bug, <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">everything is in one place. </span></div><div><br></div><div>Is this something you would use? Is there something else you would add to the supplies? </div><div><br></div><div>Lauren x </div><div><br>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">4. It rebuilds the gut</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">5. It combats stress and inflamation</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">6. It's great for thyroid issues</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">7. It's great for nails, hair and women generally.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Have any of you been regular fans of a bone broth? I think I am going to make a batch of this a week and see how adding it to my diet regularly helps me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">There also weren't as many rules about what you are allowed to pack inside the lunchbox back in my day either. Things sure have changed. I frequently get asked what I pack in my kids lunch boxes. I try my hardest to find food that is healthy and balanced, food to keep them interested but not going so far as to create a ridiculous edible artwork. Like this: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">My children, I love you dearly. But I will never be the mum that creates a Disney character out of Swiss cheese, rice, an edible food pen and strategically placed poppy seeds. I'm just not that that mum. Something tells me you'll cope though ;) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">However, a new sandwich alternative has been a big win here this week. And it's easy too. A lot of days it's a jam, ham or Vegemite sandwich, which they are happy with. But these 'wrap sticks' have won 2 big fans here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Morning tea was pretzels, dried strawberry cubes, and an apple. Some blueberry yoghurt for after lunch too. Both lunchboxes came home empty which is the biggest tick of approval I could ever get! </span></div>
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Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502942776454519185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063829596229833270.post-50089237690498164692015-02-25T16:39:00.001-08:002015-02-25T16:39:47.235-08:00{Family verse of the Month : February}<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">As many of you know, our faith is a big part of the day to day running of our house. I have shared before about ways that we integrate this into our daily routine. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">One of those ways is our monthly family verse. It is written up in a central location of the home. It is often a great reminder for us all to focus on what is important for us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Oh the notes...so many to read. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">However, my 5 year old had one that asked me to overview a basic family tree, interests and likes etc... to help the teacher get to know the students.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I chose to focus on the positives here and talk about his love of reading, playing card games and imaginative play. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">But then when I read the question about likes/ hobbies I suddenly paused. It began an 'slight' internal existential crisis which I was not prepared for amidst feeding pasta to the baby and reciting spring words to my 8 year old. I put it aside and thought I'd tackle that later. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I don't have time for hobbies. Sure there are things I enjoy but they barely constitute hobbies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I started writing something down - 'cooking'. Yes, that will slide.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Please enlighten me as to what hobbies you have. Maybe you might inspire me. Even if your hobby is reading junk mail. No judgement I promise ;) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Such a simple concept right? It's so well thought out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">They are only $34.95 for a set and it is a great way to organise your shopping. The link is available {<a href="https://packingsorted.com.au/">here</a>}. </span><br />
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Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502942776454519185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063829596229833270.post-85893405615425347922015-02-01T18:34:00.001-08:002015-02-02T16:13:04.486-08:00{After School Snack}<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I love finding healthy and yummy treats that my kids love. One of their favourites at the moment is so simple. They call them grape sticks. Basically you thread grapes onto a bamboo skewer (or paddle pop stick for younger kids - no pointy end). Then stick into a snap lock bag or container and freeze. In summer they eat them at almost any meal breakfast/ morning tea/ after school snack/ dessert. </span><br />
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Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502942776454519185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063829596229833270.post-73450461726111122472015-01-28T04:02:00.001-08:002015-01-28T15:32:34.909-08:00{A Letter to my Son : Dear Daniel}<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My baby boy you are so very dear to my heart. The moment I held you in my arms you took my breath away. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As we watched you grow, it became clear that our life would never be the same again. You add a spark to our family that we cherish dearly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You are pure joy, strength and can bargain and negotiate better than many grown ups I know. Frequently we hear the words "here's the deal" from you as you assert your wishes on the person standing next to you. Even if you don't know them particularly well. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You are a great communicator and always have been. I admire the way you make friends and love and protect those around you so fiercely! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You see the world in a totally different way, you do things your way in your time. Right now it often results in hilarious moments like the time you read a magazine with your head in a box UNDER a trolley. Yes, I laughed hard that day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You are generous to the core. You will give to those around you and you love to do it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My precious, crazy, chocoholic son. As you step into the world of big school tomorrow I want you to know that <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">your mumma is a praying mumma and you are on her radar. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">However, above all these, I<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> pray that as you learn in the classroom over the following years, God will continue to reveal his dreams</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> and purposes for you.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">D<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">on't let the world steal and change who you are. Don't believe the lies of the world, that you need to 'find yourself'. God made you and you are HIS son with royal lineage. He created you to be who you are for a reason. He made you fearless, determined, generous and strong. He has a destiny and a future for you that requires these traits. It will fit you perfectly! Stand firm in your love for your GOD and may your footsteps always walk in tune with Him. May you always hear his voice and trust him. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I love you my dear Daniel and no matter how tall you grow, you will always be my baby boy! </span></span></div>
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Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502942776454519185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063829596229833270.post-82119421141795900642015-01-20T23:12:00.001-08:002015-01-20T23:12:51.764-08:00{Back to School}This year the back to school routine doubles for me as I prepare to send my second son to kindy. I can't believe he is so grown up...there were any days where I didn't think this wild child of mine would make it haha!<div>I have wanted to streamline the school storage process for a while and with Mr 5 starting, I want to implement this as he starts. If I can begin the year with a good system, it 'may' help him to learn to organise his things that little bit more. </div><div>For those that know me, you know that I love order, organisation and labels! So I was bursting with this project. </div><div><br></div><div>Under our stairs is now neatly set up with a school storage unit. Excuse the poor photos, it's a hard space to photograph. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Rfhc8qljmm4/VL9RZQCov2I/AAAAAAAACLM/qzYOpdIHPdY/s640/blogger-image-1976505801.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Rfhc8qljmm4/VL9RZQCov2I/AAAAAAAACLM/qzYOpdIHPdY/s640/blogger-image-1976505801.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YYwWjmGLzHg/VL9RSGMRgfI/AAAAAAAACK8/5yUP2b4mbjM/s640/blogger-image-1840188525.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YYwWjmGLzHg/VL9RSGMRgfI/AAAAAAAACK8/5yUP2b4mbjM/s640/blogger-image-1840188525.jpg"></a></div>On the wall over the shelf, I turned a photo frame into a dry erase board with a weekly calendar underneath. It says "A peek at Daniels week". On it I will write which day is sport, library, news etc...</div><div><br></div><div>There is a photo of them each and also a frame with their two words that they are focusing on for the year. My eldest son has humility & patience and my second son has listening and obedience. These key words are a great way to set goals that are appropriate for their age and make it easy to understand. We asked them to choose their own words too. </div><div>There is a clip board for any art works or creations and their 'devices' are charged here also. We finally found the perfect spot as not to be charging in their rooms.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QI_0LEwqlCs/VL9RWdl5DMI/AAAAAAAACLE/2iBeggjyHFo/s640/blogger-image--393008781.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QI_0LEwqlCs/VL9RWdl5DMI/AAAAAAAACLE/2iBeggjyHFo/s640/blogger-image--393008781.jpg"></a></div></div><div>The in-box sits on the first shelf and says : "homework and notes". </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-q8IdjCoZtoI/VL9RcZksJCI/AAAAAAAACLU/PFDY7W_e0p8/s640/blogger-image--1209577307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-q8IdjCoZtoI/VL9RcZksJCI/AAAAAAAACLU/PFDY7W_e0p8/s640/blogger-image--1209577307.jpg"></a></div>Bags go in the big middle shelf. Then the red bins on the bottom hold the school shoes & socks, hats and ties etc...</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We used a bookcase we already had (a small bookcase from IKEA), some storage bins from Bunnings (under $5 each) and some 'in-trays' and photo frames from Kmart (all very cheap). All up including the 3M Velcro strips it cost me under $50. </div><div><br></div><div>I am so excited to have things sorted before the onslaught of paperwork and school supplies bombard the house. </div><div><br></div><div>Next post I will suggest some great ways to kickstart your lunchbox organisation ahead of school starting. </div><div><br></div><div><i>Lauren</i></div><div><br></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502942776454519185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063829596229833270.post-28645891445147368372014-12-02T15:22:00.000-08:002014-12-02T15:24:57.365-08:00{R.A.C.K. 2014 : Random Acts of Christmas Kindness}<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Christmas is my favourite time of the year. I love the festivity, the food, the celebrations and the traditions. We have many traditions but this year we are ramping up the tradition we started over the last few years where we use this season to focus on generosity. {<a href="http://homemadebylauren.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/youve-been-rackd.html">original post here</a>}. I have written before {<a href="http://homemadebylauren.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/creating-simpler-christmas.html">link here</a>} about how easy it is to over-indulge at this time of year with food, gifts and money in general. </span><br>
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I love going all out at this time of year, but I also love teaching the kids (as I try to do all year long) that it's not just about us. There is more to life than what's in it for me? If I leave a legacy to my kids of generosity being a standard and always looking out for others, I will be a happy Mum. </span><br>
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<a href="http://homemadebylauren.blogspot.com/2014/12/rack-2014-random-acts-of-christmas.html#more">Read more »</a>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502942776454519185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063829596229833270.post-82664035225307220252014-11-13T18:17:00.003-08:002014-11-13T18:17:41.948-08:00{Secret Santa Helper}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I don't mean to alarm you, but Christmas is 40 days away! I still have a bunch of shopping to do so I hope your more organised than me. It's crept up very quickly here this year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">For those who do a secret Santa, my husbands side of the family is using a great website to draw secret Santa names. Since we aren't all in the same state, it has made drawing names so easy I just had to share! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">If you log on to <a href="http://drawnames.com/">drawnames.com</a> it allows you to set up a group. You enter email addresses and can even set exceptions (i.e. spouses don't get each other for example). Then each person gets an email allowing the to log in and set a wish list with examples of things they may like. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I like my shopping done by December so as soon as I get back from my vacation - I mean Tresilian, it's going to be a big shopping day for me I think. </span><br />
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Many things fascinate me about wardrobes. The way people organise them or the way they don't. If you go into my wardrobe you would find it orgnaised by category and also colour. My mind works better when things are labelled and in categories. It's just something that makes me, me. Some people laugh but then I can find anything in my wardrobe I need in 2 seconds flat and I think that's just pure efficient if you ask me. </div>
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People also hold onto some items of clothes like they are a time capsule. That section of your wardrobe that you used to fit and one day hope to again. It's like some sort of deal you have with yourself as insentive. Somehow if you throw them out or donate them, it's like your admitting that goal is over - for now! And the thought of that is devistating. So we hold on to them.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">During the week and a half he was away, we also dabbled in trying some South African Cuisine. I bought a Boerewors sausage from our local supermarket and we had that for dinner one night. I am not normally a fan of sausages for dinner, but it was delicious and I understand why its a favorite dish in that part of the world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">The boys and I also made a melktert (milk tart) which is a delicious South African custard style tart. It went down a treat and no fancy ingredients, easy as, well, pie! </span><a href="http://lisajobaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/SurprisedByMotherhood_MilkTartrecipe.jpg" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">{Click here for the recipe} </a><br />
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I wanted to m,ake a snack for small group last night that was yummy but since I am thick in the midst of (attempting to) sleep training my baby, I didn't feel like hitting the shops looking like the "wreck of the hesperus" as my grandma says. So, I decided to set myself another 'shop the pantry' challenge. The result was wickedly delicious and I am adding this to my entertaining menu for sure! </div>
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I searched through the pantry and the fridge and saw a small wheel of Camenbert on the cheese shelf that I didn't end up serving with dips a few days earlier. Perfect. That was my hero. I had hummus and carrot sticks, but that seemed in the words of Masterchef, pedestrian. I am not actually that fancy, I just like experimenting with flavours. I wanted something easy but different. I wondered about baking it as I had seen it done before and up comes this photo on my phone from Jamie Oliver. </div>
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That looked to die for. So I skimmed the ingredients and knew I had it on hand. Excellent! Even if you are not a baker or enjoy cooking that much, this is SO easy and the result is definitely one that creates a WOW factor. Its the kind of dish I could imagine having on a Friday night instead of dinner. A Spring or Autumn night out on the deck with a good glass of red. Chatting to my hubby and enjoying each others company. </div>
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This week humanity lost a legend. One of the greats. <br>
We will all remember where we were in that moment of disbelief. <br>
I was sitting in the car on my driveway. Listening to the radio,
unwilling to wake my sleeping daughter by bringing her inside. <br>
The announcers voice trembled slightly as he said those words.<br>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I am always on the look out for interesting ways to incorporate our families' faith into our every day moments. I felt God put on my heart recently the need to step up the prayer life for my two boys. I love that whenever they hear a siren now its instinctual to pray for the accident and the emergency workers. However, with their little sisters' sleep and general routine leaving something to be desired, bedtime prayers were either being forgotten or being limited in topic matter. Due to hubby's working hours, I am often juggling bedtime routine and rocking a baby to sleep at the same time. Helpful. </span><br>
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I am often appalled by the price it costs to feed a family these days, and the more I talk to friends, I am convinced the feeling is also mutual. I have found that shopping at Aldi for most of our groceries has slashed the price significantly. However, my 8 and 5 year old boys are eating a lot and we haven't even hit 'teenager-land' yet! </div>
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Now, my kids don't think they like zucchini, but I call it quiche and they love it! If the green bothers them, you could always peel it beforehand. You could also add grated carrot or corn into the mix too for a variation. I line a baking dish with baking paper to make it easy to lift out, then cut into squares. I froze half and put the other half into lunchboxes with some salad for a sandwich alternative. </div>
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I always have a cupcake mix on hand for those emergencies. It has saved me many times. I am not talking top shelf here, its a bag from woolies on the bottom shelf that only costs about 80 cents. I simply made this up to instructions, chucked in a mashed banana and some choc chips I had and Voila! </div>
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So, there are 5 easy things to add to your kids lunchboxes this week that wont break the bank. </div>
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Hit me up on here in the comments below or on the Homemade FB page {<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Homemade-by-Lauren/285065407336?ref_type=bookmark">link here</a>} as to your favourite lunchbox winners! </div>
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Its been a while since my last post. I needed a break to handle what turned out to be a rough last portion of pregnancy and a 2 month break settling into life with our baby girl. It certainly has been a hazy few months. I have felt like this often:</div>
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I considered giving up my blog, but decided to sit on it for a while. Glad i did as now that I am coming out of "zombie-land" slowly, I have missed my little space on here. </div>
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I recently had some great feedback from some friends when they saw my 'caught you being good' addition to our fridge recently. So, I thought I would share it on here too. My boys (8) and (5) have adjusted well to being big brothers. However, selective hearing has started to creep in here and there. Okay, there are days when I feel like I may just be invisible and that usually drives me nuts. I found myself always on the defensive back foot saying "no" too much. Add a sleep deprived mother and I was going crazy. </div>
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So, here is my attempt to keep things positive. I simply typed up a sheet with their name and used the off cuts to create a paper chain of 6 rings each.</div>
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The idea is when i catch them being kind/ doing something respectful or helpful etc... a ring is removed. When they get to the top, they get a prize. I'm not talking expensive toys here, gosh no! These will be simple things like:</div>
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<br />Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502942776454519185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063829596229833270.post-14055678039902123032014-01-14T18:14:00.001-08:002014-01-14T18:41:25.172-08:00{Apple Mint Iced Tea}<span style="font-family: Courier New;">In this hot Sydney summer weather it's always nice to find cool refreshing ways to take the edge off the heat. Especially when 7 months pregnant and mostly hot and uncomfortable ;) Today I made a delicious Apple and Mint Iced Tea and I used my T2 iced tea jug. This is very handy as it has a built in infuser but it's not essential. You'll Need: - 2L jug - 3 Peppermint tea bags - 2 cups boiling water - 1L Apple juice (fresh would be best but I just used my usual bottled juice to make it easier) - Sprig or two of Mint (I used the chocolate mint growing in the garden). - 1 Lime - 1 Green Apple & Ice Cubes to serve Make up the tea as you normally would in a jug and leave to steep for a moment. Chill in fridge. Add the apple juice and then add the mint, bruising the leaves a little before adding it. Juice the lime and add it along with some of the apple finely chopped and ice to serve. (I ended up grating 1/4 of the apple to add a little extra flavor). Garnish with left over off cuts if you wish. It is such a delicious way to feel refreshed in this heat for sure. This will definitely be added regularly to the fridge this summer. </span><br />
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<br />Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502942776454519185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063829596229833270.post-39182303777086845012014-01-10T18:42:00.000-08:002014-01-14T18:43:17.412-08:00{Count Your Many Blessings}<span style="font-family: Courier New;">This year I have finally put into place something I wanted to do all last year but never got around to doing. I have a big jar that has a simple sign on it "Count your many blessings" on the front. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;"> Quite simply this jar is in a central place of the home and every time a special moment happens or a prayer is answered, a little note with a brief description goes in the jar. This jar will fill over the next year and then on New Years Eve we will open it as a family and look back on the blessings that have been lavished on our family. It's a great way to keep a positive outlook front and centre and a tangible way to see it grow. <br /><br />Even if you live by yourself or just with a couple, you could still do it with an individual sized jar next to your bed or something...it's an idea totally adaptable to your circumstance. <br /><br />Why not try it? It's only half way through January and not too late. You could always add one or two notes to describe any wonderful moments that have happened so far in 2014. </span><br />
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It's almost that time. Christmas tree time. Whether yours is in a box in the garage or about to be chopped down and waiting to be chosen, it's coming. Everyone has there own traditions about when and how they decorate the trees. If you are like us, you wait with baited breath for the first of December and fill the house with Christmas music whilst the tree goes up. However, my social media feeds have seen some beautiful trees already go up in November. Some very keen Christmas spirit indeed!<br />
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Although my boys are 7 and 4 now, the past few years have seen little kids crawling and running around the house. I felt terrible rousing on them to not touch the ornaments in case they pulled them off and broke them. Those suckers are fragile and can shatter into shards you don't want near little children. Regardless if they are prized ornaments or cheaper ones.<br />
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When I discussed this with my very wise Mother-in-law years ago, she explained her very simple solution that has been a lifesaver for us. Rather than try to contain the kids and make them feel like they are becoming a burden for simply being curious, contain the tree instead.<br />
I picked up a second hand wooden playpen for $50 and assembled our tree inside. This helped keep the ornaments in one piece and the children could still enjoy the beautiful tree without me having to work overtime keeping them away from it. WIN - WIN! <br />
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This will be the first christmas in a while without the playpen, but we are obviously not throwing it out considering we will have a 8 month old princess crawling around next Christmas...(woah that's crazy to think about!)<br />
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<b>Q: Do you already have your tree up? Are there any special traditions your family enjoys at this time? </b> <br />
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<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;"><i>Lauren x</i></span><br />
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<br />Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502942776454519185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063829596229833270.post-83322931819143179452013-11-18T22:13:00.001-08:002013-11-18T22:13:32.535-08:00{It's a GIRL!!!}<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I have clearly been falling a bit behind in blog land, but I think I have my mojo back. Last week we had our 19 week scan for bub which meant we were able to see (hopefully) what gender little bub is. We were both very keen to know, we also found out with our two boys what they were. From our perspective it helps us to prepare and bond much more, but I totally understand those that hang on suspense for the big reveal at birth too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">We decided our family wasn't quite complete and didn't go into this wanting or trying for a particular gender, so any news was going to be great news. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Once all the important measurements were made in regards to the organs and the like she announced to us we were having a GIRL!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Of course we were VERY excited, it is going to add such a new and different element to our family. Our boys can't wait to meet her already.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">In order to tell the big brothers, I baked some pink cupcakes and iced them with white icing. We gave the cakes to them for dessert and told them there was a clue inside about their new baby brother or sister. When they started eating, they figured it out pretty quickly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Most of our family we notified first. Then I decided to reveal the news to a bunch of my girlfriends at our connect group that night with a larger version of the gender reveal cake. This one just used a bundt tin I already had and then I filled the hole with pink pearl sprinkles and covered the lot with white icing. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">My girlfriends were shocked and excited and it was such a fun way to reveal it to them. Plus, we all got some yummy cake to celebrate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">So, here is a photo of the little princess and I can't wait to see what she looks like in real life. Baby cuddles coming soon.....YAY!!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Lauren x</span></i></span></span><br />
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