Monthly Archives: December 2015
Oodles of food
I feel like I have started the seasonal over indulgence of food good and proper this week. Mom’s groups are always foodie events, but this morning the Mom’s Connect ladies really went to town! I’ll add a couple of pictures … Continue reading
Spiced Apricot & Orange Chutney
This is a Delia recipe from ‘Delia Smith’s Christmas’ and can be found on page 60. Today I doubled up the amounts to make a larger batch as I am planning on giving away a few pots as gifts. I … Continue reading
Bike walk
The weather has changed to a slightly more seasonal winter coldness, with the temperatures lower, a few showers of the wet stuff (which means snow in the mountains – yeah!!) and some pretty nasty winds. A trip to the park … Continue reading
A little wine…
Tonight we went to a gathering at a friend’s who is moving to New Jersey. A mixture of adults and kids filling the house with conversation and the noise of play. Lots of lovely food and the challenge to reduce … Continue reading
Crafting a game…
Next week the mom’s groups are having their last sessions before Christmas. I have been busy crafting a game to play on Thursday at Mom’s Connect. I won’t say too much for now, as I would hate to spoil the … Continue reading
10 days in….
I’m not exactly hitting a wall with this commitment to write every day, but I am today feeling wiery. Decemberitis seems to be effecting me with the desire of early nights. It’s affecting the 4yo with bursts of energy followed … Continue reading
Lemon Curd
After school we washed our hands, donned pinnies and got to work in the kitchen. It’s a simple recipe and there are lots of parts that a small person can help with (cutting butter, squeezing the juice, stirring & holding … Continue reading
Christmas cards
A little bit of festive crafting. There are always a few handmade cards amongst the mix, but in the main we use a printed photo card to send to friends and family. There is something therapeutic about drawing and colouring. … Continue reading
The Creche Festival 2015
This is the third year we have been to this festival. There is a programme of music to go along with the display of nativity scenes and various choirs, musicians and groups come along and play for the those in … Continue reading
2nd Sunday of Advent
Tree dressed in lights, beads and ornaments Banisters wrapped in lights Porch lights set up on a timer Crèche festival visited – pictures tomorrow Christmas music played most of the afternoon Bedtime story read: How the Grinch stole Christmas I’m … Continue reading
Tales from Columbia Court 