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<span lang="EN">A leaky shower
faucet is a problem that should be dealt with sooner rather than later. The
constant dripping of water from a worn-out shower head can waste a huge amount
of water over time. This adds an unnecessary expense to your household energy
bill that can be easily avoided.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Shower leaks are <span style="color: windowtext;">usually caused by the wear and tear of an old shower
head. As a shower head begins to dry out over time, it becomes brittle which
weakens its ability to hold in water. If your shower head won’t stop dripping,
it’s best to <a href="http://www.plumbingplus.co.nz/products/bathroom/shower-mixings-fittings/"><span style="color: windowtext;">buy a shower head replacement</span></a> and fix the
problem yourself. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: windowtext;">Fixing
a leaking shower faucet by yourself is actually a quick and easy task. All you
need is a few basic <span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">tools,</span> and you’re
ready to go. Follow these simple steps to replace your leaky shower head like
an expert.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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or not you feel confident doing this task yourself. Even though it’s a
relatively easy problem to fix, if you don’t feel confident in your abilities
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<span lang="EN">If you decide that you’re up for the job, there
are a few basic tools you will need to replace your leaky shower faucet,
including an adjustable wrench, a blanket or towel, some Teflon tape, and a new
shower head. These items are available at most home improvement stores.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of your existing shower head. Most shower heads can be easily loosened up and
removed by giving it a few counter-clockwise turns. If you’re finding it
difficult getting the shower head off, make sure that you are gripping the
wrench at the very end of the handle to get more torque. But don’t give it too
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Regardless of what a family is to people these days or how families are formed, the concept of a family is important to individuals' lives and the world's today and the future in general. I'd like to think that my children also know the importance of a family.<br />
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I have been extremely quiet in the social media world including here on the blog recently and it has taken me over a year to be able to post something that is actually from the last year or even perhaps the year before. However, as I was going through my 'drafts', I didn't want to pass this without sharing.<br />
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This day symbolises to me that 'being a family' is special to my children and that they are happy to be a part of our little family perhaps as much as we are. It holds a very special place in my heart that my little preschooler at the time asked for a party to celebrate the fact that we are a family and it is something to celebrate. The party/theme was called 'THANKS FOR BEING A PART OF MY FAMILY' as the kids wanted it.<br />
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The kids simply guided us on what kind of a celebration they wanted to have and since food is quite important to us, one of the highlights was naturally related to food. Kids chose the menu themselves and the photos above are some shots from the foods we shared on the day. There was also some gift giving that they sneakily added to the list of 'to-do' for the party and of course they had their own preferred 'gifts' that were listed too, which I had previously shared.<br />
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I hope you all appreciate whatever you have and you do show your appreciation in a way that suits you the best!Mrs. Luckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145610752149256070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477973669822478280.post-25638608751526697402016-06-02T21:10:00.001+10:002016-06-02T21:10:51.597+10:00Recipe: Silverbeet and Egg<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Lots of onions, caramelised in olive oil,<br />
Pepper paste<br />
Cherry tomatoes<br />
Silverbeet (or spinach)<br />
Eggs<br />
Salt and black pepper to taste<br />
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Sautee onions in oil. Add paste. Add silverbeet leaves and sautee until nicely caramelised on low to medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes and keep stirring only for a further few minutes. Add salt and pepper and mix well. Turn off heat, crack as many eggs as you wish (as a rule of thumb, I suggest one egg per person) and close the lid. The eggs will cook in its own heat in the pot. Once eggs are in the consistency that you like, you can serve.<br />
Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Mrs. Luckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145610752149256070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477973669822478280.post-45153490002708607272016-05-23T13:51:00.002+10:002016-05-23T13:51:41.446+10:00Lunchbox Ideas (8)Here I am with more healthy lunch and snack options after a long break, I wish I could say after a long 'holiday', but it was rather a very busy period due to other commitments in life. Most of these lunchboxes were prepared with the seasonal fresh produce, mostly homegrown, at the time. I hope you find them inspirational.<br />
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1. Lunch and Snack:<br />
* Potato salad (boiled potatoes, capsicum, fresh mint, seasoning of your choice)<br />
* Apple<br />
* Blueberries<br />
* Home-grown <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/mulberry-and-generosity.html">mulberries</a><br />
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2. Lunch and Snack:<br />
* Stuffed vine leaves<br />
* Pineapple<br />
* Blueberries<br />
* Home-grown <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/mulberry-and-generosity.html">mulberries</a><br />
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* <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/sorrel-rumex-acetosa-r-scutatus.html">Sorrel leaves</a> (packed with Vitamins A, C and more. Click <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/sorrel-rumex-acetosa-r-scutatus.html">here</a> to read more.)<br />
* Homegrown tomatoes<br />
* Cucumbers</div>
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4. Lunch and Snack:<br />
* Flat bread wraps with cream cheese, <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/chia.html">chia</a> and sunflower seeds,<br />
* Red capsicum sticks<br />
* Strawberry<br />
* Persimon<br />* Black grapes with seeds<br />
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<a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2015/10/lunch-ideas-for-school-kids-6.html">#6</a><br />
<a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2015/07/lunch-ideas-for-school-kids-5.html">#5</a><br />
<a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/lunch-ideas-for-school-kids-4.html">#4</a><br />
<a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2015/04/lunch-ideas-for-school-kids-2.html">#3</a><br />
<a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2015/04/lunch-ideas-for-school-kids-2.html">#2</a><br />
<a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/four-lunchbox-friendly-salad-recipes.html">#1</a><br />
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These photos are of some of my fabric covered notebooks that I made for two lovely teachers of one of my children. These were relatively fun and quick projects to work on. It was a good needed break from the sewing too. All I needed was some fabrics of my own choice, some decoration items such as pompoms, a hot glue gun and some scissors. </div>
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The red one with the lace also has a little pink ribbon loop that not only looks good but is also functional. I particularly designed it for pens. The other notebook cover, the one in black and white, has pom poms, just for fun, of course. </div>
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As a mum of two, no, as an ordinary person and perhaps like everyone else, I go through some fun times or some stressful times in life for various reasons from time to time. I accept that it is a part of life and sometimes you can't do much about things (but, don't get me wrong, that doesn't necessarily mean that I gracefully and with open arms take them all in at all times). </div>
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A few months ago, as I wasn't feeling the best emotionally, I needed something to take my mind off what has been bothering me. This 1000 piece puzzle came in handy at that time. I have actually totally forgotten about the puzzle which we had bought may be a year ago but it was just a perfect time for Mr Hubby to remember about it. I got working on it right away. </div>
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I have always been pretty fond of puzzles but I must admit, I had a few hiccups along the way. Firstly, I had set it on the floor when I first started it and that sure didn't agree with my neck and shoulder muscles (I surely looked forward to my weekly yoga classes more than ever before around then!). Then, I set it on the table but it took too much space and I chose to work on the floor again. Because I was unable to spend much time on it at a time as a busy person and a mother of two young children, it took almost a month before I could finish it. Therefore, it became a bit messy around the room. However, it was still totally therapeutic and I loved every stage of it. </div>
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Ever since I completed the puzzle, the kids started breaking parts of it here and there and working on it by themselves. At times 4-5 pieces, at times 40-50 pieces! (So, I have still not put it away yet). I think that is one of the most natural ways of teaching/learning and inspiring. </div>
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Do you remember your primary school years at all? Do you remember your first school bag for example, or your school shoes? How about your hairstyle? (Ok, I see, the hair style could be a topic on its own, I totally agree. Great to look at the family albums for a giggle but for now, forget about this last question, lets move on. )</div>
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When I was a child, which I don't know when and how became a 'history', people -if lucky- had one school bag, possibly for the rest of most or all of their Primary school years. We had school books and notebooks that we had to cover and put a name sticker/label on before school started. Most people had a few older siblings to receive help from but otherwise, parents or in later years, some friends would sit down and would cover them one by one for hours. The labels had cute little pictures and depending on our favourite subjects or books, we would choose our most favourite label and stick on that particular book etc. It was a lot of work (especially for the ones that were doing the main job) but so much fun too.<br />
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I also remember how precious our school items and belongings were to us. We would have only a very limited amount of pencils and rubbers and would look after them as if they were made of gold. Even the tiny little pencils were used until it was simply impossible to hold anymore. <br />
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I remember, most of us at the time used small prints in our hand writing so that our writing would look neat while saving space in our notebooks for future use.<br />
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I suppose those were the good old days. Now, things have changed.<br />
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I now see that consumption is the hidden word behind most conscious or unconscious behaviour and it starts even before the babies are born, with the parents indulging their unborn children, -or rather themselves perhaps- with the best of everything they can afford. I mean afford as in 'buy' because it often means buying; the best furniture with the right colour combination and the perfect amount of contrast, tens and hundreds of cutest clothing pieces with often some expensive tags attached, the who-knows-how-many pieces of shoes that most babies won't even get to wear more than once and so on. And the list of what we buy for our kids regardless of the motives behind only grows with time.<br />
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Arguably as a result, I see that today's children are so much less caring with their blessings. It is often a 'given' that parents buy so many school uniforms (and seriously, what is it with the uniform prices these days? They are astronomic!) because things get 'lost' often. How about all those pencils and other stationary bits and pieces that never make it until the end of the year even though it looks like a life-time supply at the beginning of the year? If you are a parent of a student these days, I have a strong feeling that you know what I mean.<br />
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Anyway, the point is that the pencilcase in the pictures above is one of my son's many pencilcases. Some is too big for school, some is too small, some works perfect for the car trips, some is great for home. (Talking about indulging much?). By the way, in case you are interested in trying your hand at a small sewing project, or simply you just want to make your own customised pencilcases for your loved ones or yourself, there are many great tutorials on the internet. Don't roll your eyes, I promise, working with a zipper is not as hard as you have always thought. Just give it a go and see it for yourself.</div>
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Note: The colours of the pencilcase were chosen by Mr. Junior and I just added a few extra touches to it. I must admit, this one small pencilcase made him quite happy and proud (he loves it when he gets an opportunity to tell his friends that his pencilcase was made by his mum).<br />
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<br />Mrs. Luckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145610752149256070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477973669822478280.post-55607203181948938662016-02-15T13:46:00.000+11:002016-02-15T13:46:29.008+11:00Lunchbox Ideas (7)Yes yes, I know. It has been ages -and felt even longer!- since I was able to post anything here the last time. Even though it might have looked like a big break here, it was actually a very busy period for me. Life was in its full swing on this side of the planet for sure.<br />
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The new school year has started a few weeks ago Down Under and even though I love spending time with my children during school holidays and that we all really enjoy not having to rush in general; reality has already kicked in and we like it or not we have already adapted to our school-day routines well.<br />
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Below is some more inspiration for your in case you are looking at healthy variety and are happy to try new recipes and combinations. You can find the links to the previous lunchbox idea posts at the bottom of this page. Enjoy!<br />
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1. Lunch and snack: <br />
* Cucumber dip (finely chopped cucumbers, natural yoghurt, a small pinch of salt, some dried mint and some fresh mint leaves for decoration).<br />
* Flat bread chips (Lebanese/flat bread cut into triangle shapes and toasted until crisp).<br />
*<a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/purslane.html">Purslane</a> (Never underestimate this edible weed. It is full of Omega 3 just to say the least. Read more about it and get some recipes <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/purslane.html">here</a>)<br />
*Grapes<br />
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2. Lunch and Snack:<br />
*Pasta salad (pasta made from the night before. In the morning, I added some raw red capsicum, lightly blanched peas, and some dried mint. Feel free to add your favourite seasoning).<br />
*Fruit salad (fresh garden grapes, some plum and nectarine slices)<br />
*A salad (toasted halloumi, home-grown cherry tomatoes and home-grown basil leaves)<br />
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3. Lunch and Snack:<br />
*Some organic rice crackers and spreadable cheese<br />
*Home-grown celery sticks, homegrown-cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese cubes<br />
*Pear<br />
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4. Lunch and Snack:<br />
*Sandwich (meat balls, green salad eaves, cucumber slices and spreadable cheese) (in a foil wrap in the picture below)<br />
*An apple (cut in half)<br />
*Carrot sticks<br />
*Two types of grapes<br />
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Previous lunchbox ideas for you to check out:<br />
<a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2015/10/lunch-ideas-for-school-kids-6.html">#6</a><br />
<a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2015/07/lunch-ideas-for-school-kids-5.html">#5</a><br />
<a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/lunch-ideas-for-school-kids-4.html">#4</a><br />
<a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2015/04/lunch-ideas-for-school-kids-2.html">#3</a><br />
<a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2015/04/lunch-ideas-for-school-kids-2.html">#2</a><br />
<a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/four-lunchbox-friendly-salad-recipes.html">#1</a>Mrs. Luckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145610752149256070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477973669822478280.post-60646206621457138632015-11-14T10:30:00.000+11:002015-11-14T10:30:02.344+11:00RECIPE: Cinnamon Bites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a recipe that a friend of mine has given me. She actually sort of forced me to try some of these that she had made at a time and place I would normally not to do so but she was quite confident that it was all worth it and I would not regret it. I had to give in and tried it there and then. She sure knew what she was talking about. This is a very quick and simple yet a pleasant recipe (and taste) requiring the minimum ingredients that it would be a shame not to share with you. The recommended cut size of the cookies make it even more desirable as you can just have a few or even a small handful with your coffee or tea and you are likely to feel satisfied without having to feel guilty about your indulgence. </div>
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1 packet (250g) unsalted butter (kept at room temperature)</div>
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2 tablespoonsful of caster sugar</div>
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2 tablespoonsful of ground cinnamon</div>
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In a small to medium sized bowl, mix the sugar and the cinnamon and leave it aside.<br />
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In a large bowl, mix all the remaining ingredients. Add flour slowly until the dough becomes soft but not sticky.<br />
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Take pieces of the dough and make long rolls. The thickness should be about the thickness of an average index finger. Once baked, it shrinks in length and gets thicker a bit (see pictures above and below to see the difference of before and after baking).<br />
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Cut diagonally about an inch in length.<br />
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Bake in a baking paper lined oven tray in a preheated oven at 180C. When the colour changes to much lighter (see picture below) and the dough pieces are hard, turn off the oven and the tray out and let it cool a little. The idea here is that it is warm enough to make the sugar&cinnamon mixture stick but is cool enough not to melt the sugar.<br />
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Once it is at the right temperature (not hot, not cold), put a handful in the sugar&cinnamon mixture, roll them around by giving the bowl a gentle shake and then take them out. Keep repeating until all the remaining cookies are covered with the mixture. Once totally cool, you can place them in an air tight container and store them for weeks.<br />
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<br />Mrs. Luckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145610752149256070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477973669822478280.post-63099690852276145142015-11-09T13:27:00.001+11:002015-11-09T13:27:47.365+11:00Natural Grout Cleaner <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Here is a recipe for a natural homemade grout cleaner. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">1/3 cup of lemon juice </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">1/4 cup of vinegar</span></span><br />
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<br />Mrs. Luckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145610752149256070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477973669822478280.post-62842595903178060052015-10-20T14:07:00.001+11:002016-05-23T13:31:30.948+10:00Lunch Ideas for School Kids (6)After a bit of a break, here I am with more lunch ideas for school kids for you. Don't get me wrong when I say 'ideas for kids', they could be just for anyone's outing or work day too, really. If someone made me these everyday, trust me, I would not complain at all! In saying that, it is true that I am the one that makes these for my kids every school day, but I just can't manage my time or energy around preparing one for myself too. Mine is often so much more boring. I know, it is disappointing. Hubby also gets quite jealous of our children's freshly made foods that are mostly homegrown or homemade, since the best he can get out of me is pretty much the homemade bread that I bake that he can make himself some sandwiches or toasts with. Oh no, thinking about it, it sounds a bit cruel. Anyway, lets not get into too much unnecessary detail here now and lets move onto the lunchbox ideas of this post.<br />
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1. Lunch and Snack<br />
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<li>Cream cheese, <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/chia.html">chia seeds</a> and linseed wraps</li>
<li>Red and green capsicums</li>
<li>Kiwi </li>
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2. Lunch and Snack<br />
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<li>Cream cheese, <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/chia.html">chia seeds</a> and sunflower seed wrap</li>
<li>Red capsicums and celery sticks</li>
<li>Apple </li>
<li>Mandarin</li>
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3. Snack (for two)<br />
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<li>Avocado dip</li>
<li>Carrot sticks</li>
<li>Celery sticks</li>
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3. Lunch and Snack<br />
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<li>Avocado and <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/chia.html">chia seed</a> sandwich</li>
<li>Cucumber sticks</li>
<li>Capsicum sticks</li>
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<br />Mrs. Luckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145610752149256070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477973669822478280.post-58360465376873495202015-10-01T10:30:00.000+10:002015-10-02T11:30:26.000+10:00Guest Post: Clever Storage Ideas to Organise Kids' Rooms <span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Patricia is a cleaning expert from </span>Hire Cleaners Acton<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> . She is always looking for creative and time saving ways to clean.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US">Organising your children's
belongings can be a real pain. Considering that your kids probably have more
stuff than you do, it is pretty challenging to find a place for every toy and
every item in your kids' room. But luckily, nowadays shops offer such a wide
variety of storage organizers that you only need to check them out and spend
some cash. </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span lang="EN-US">Wire Wall Bin</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Keep your kids' favourite books
in a visible and easy to reach place by stacking all reading material in a wire
wall bin. Place it near the bed. Storing books in an easily accessible nook
will encourage your children to read more.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The good thing about wire wall
bins is that they are easy to clean. Put them under running water, add dish
soap, sponge them and rinse.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span lang="EN-US">Cabinet Storage</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></o:p></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">If the cabinets are too
overcrowded, make use of cabinet door storage. For example, store your kids'
favorite video games in a homemade storage cart or a store-bought storage bag.
In fact, using vertical storage is a clever trick to expanding your storage
space.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wipe down your storage cart or
bag with a wet sponge or disinfecting wipes to keep it clean.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span lang="EN-US">Shoe Racks</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And speaking of vertical
storage, how about you use over the door shoe racks to store not only your
children's shoes, but also their toys and other belongings? Shoe racks come in
many sizes and materials, so it's easy to get one that suits your preferences.
And if one shoe rack doesn't do the trick, hang another one on the door of the
closet/wardrobe.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Shoe racks need to be wiped
down with a wet cloth on a regular basis.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span lang="EN-US">Canvas Catch-all</span></b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Use DIY catch-alls to store
all your kids' tennis balls, footballs, yoga mats, baseballs, sneakers,
baseball bats, tennis rackets and other sports equipment. Place them on the
floor near a cabinet, at the side of the bed or by the window so they are
within easy reach. If you want all these things out of sight, using a canvas
catch-all is a great idea. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Depending on the type of
catch-all you use, you can either machine wash it or spray it with an
all-purpose cleaner and rub with a sponge.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span lang="EN-US">Bench</span></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Adding a small bench in your
kids' room, probably by the window or – why not – at the foot of the bed will
allow more storage space for your kids' stuff. Just to clarify – all the stuff
can be placed under the bench and the seat itself can be used as additional
seat storage. Keep as many items hidden and out of sight as you can. For
example, you can place your kids' school books and materials, sports equipment
and toys, not to mention some shoes. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Vacuum the bench on a regular
basis to keep dust and dirt off.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span lang="EN-US">Rolling Crates</span></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Using rolling crates, storing
your children's belongings has never been that easy. Use as many crates as you
need and place them on the floor near a wall, desk or your children's beds.
This is a great way to keep all the stuff within easy reach. Plus, moving the
crates around the room is a cinch, which means you can rearrange them if you
don't like where they are installed. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Items you can store in rolling
crates include footballs, toys, sockets, books, stuffed animals, hats,
cushions, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can make one yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US">Use </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/5-natural-diy-recipes-for-cleaning-polishing-restoring-wood-188526"><span lang="EN-US">wood cleaner</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US"> to clean your
rolling crates.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span lang="EN-US">Mesh Hamper/Laundry Basket Bag</span></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Who says that laundry baskets
need to be used solely for your dirty clothes? If you have a large pile of
footballs, baseballs, stuffed animals or other bulky items, you can keep them
in place by using a mesh hamper. That way, your children will be able to easily
locate their stuff and take out the items they need without turning the room
upside down.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Considering the bounteous
supply of storage bins and containers available on the market, nowadays it's
very easy to keep your children's stuff organized. Surf the net or make a trip
to the store and buy the stuff you need. Or get crafty and make your own
storage containers. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Mrs. Luckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145610752149256070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477973669822478280.post-27879226702152397362015-09-14T10:30:00.000+10:002015-09-14T10:30:00.597+10:00Guest Post: Backyard Landscaping Ideas and Tips<i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">This article is granted by Ella A. an avid blogger, freelance writer and home décor enthusiast. She likes to write home maintenance, decoration, interior and exterior design, gardening and landscaping. Her greatest joy is to share helpful tips and advice with readers from all over the world.</span></span></i><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></o:p></span>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If
you have a backyard that feels utterly boring, then you can give it a nice
makeover to turn it into something more welcoming and interesting. Regardless
of the size of your yard or the property where your lawn and garden need to be
improved, you can do so without too many issues involved. You can do a lot of
good by working on said space, so let’s cover a few ways you can do this with
the following tips:<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You
need to decide which spaces you will really need, such as a lounge area, dining
area, cooking area and more that would make your yard well-organized. Doing
this can be as cheap as simply moving furniture around and placing accessories,
so consider this and think about ways you can change the garden landscape.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Adding
a great-looking meandering path will create a more welcoming look to your
otherwise fairly mundane garden space. It will take a bit of work, driving in
stakes and considering the shape, then wrapping bender board around it. When
the job is done you will have a great path you can enjoy on hot summer days and
cold winter ones as well.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For
anyone who has a concrete patio, there are some ways to make it more
interesting that happen to be inexpensive and fairly quick. The first one is to
coat the surface with some masonry stain in a color you like, something
potentially warm for a more pleasant look. You may even work with a
checkerboard pattern if you feel like it. A second option would be to set tiles
over the concrete for a more welcoming and elegant look.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span><br />
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can see trellises in gardens and garden centers for most times, and they can
add a lot of style to a place with the right approach. Placing one toward the
back side of the garden as a focal point would be a great way of making sure
you have this great addition to your garden space. A flowering vine planted on
either side of it will add to its style and create a more welcoming
environment.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span><br />
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single story homes painting the back of the house in a different color would be
a great way to add a different look without becoming too involved in gardening
and renovation work. Make use of neutral shades such as beige, taupe, light
gray and you will have excellent results.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span><br />
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you have a backyard possessing a larger lawn, then you can add some dimension
by adding positioning </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulder"><span style="line-height: 115%;">boulders</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"> all over the place. You can arrange
them individually or cluster them together, depending on how you want to see
things. You should not be afraid to use the lawn to accommodate them, but you
can leave some space around them to plant some colorful perennials.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span><br />
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on a similar-colored mulch on the flowerbeds will help give your entire area a
unified look, while at the same time protecting your plants, making garden and
lawn maintenance a much easier task.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Mrs. Luckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145610752149256070noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477973669822478280.post-60321879538161429112015-08-31T12:07:00.000+10:002015-08-31T12:34:12.935+10:00RECIPES: Olive Bread and more<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Have I shared <a href="https://instagram.com/mrs_lucky_/">my Instagram account</a> with you yet? It looks like I signed up a long time ago but never ended up using it after that one post that I made on the day at the time. Believe it or not, actually, I had to ask a friend of mine to send me my username details this year as I had no idea what I signed up as at the time. After I found 'me' on Instagram and worked out my log in details, I started to use it more often. I have shared the photo below there some days ago and am now posting the further details here. </div>
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I now enjoy using <a href="https://instagram.com/mrs_lucky_/">Instagram</a> and it has become another source of inspiration and help for me. In fact, just this morning, as I was going through some recipes from one of my favourite cook books called BREAD by <a href="https://instagram.com/globalbaker/">Dean Brettschneider</a>, I drooled over a recipe, Muesli Roll, and decided to give it a go before I realised that I had all the ingredients at home except for one. So, what did I do? I simply went on to <a href="https://instagram.com/mrs_lucky_/">Instagram</a> and asked the inspirational baker <a href="https://instagram.com/globalbaker/">Dean</a> if I could replace that particular ingredient with anything and voila! He replied almost in an instant with all I needed to know, in detail too. Perfect! By the way, I have more baking and sewing related posts there if you want to check out. You are most welcome to add me to your following list if you wish to do so.</div>
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Here are some of my favourite and most often used bread recipes for you. The bread with seeds is an adaptation of my recipe and the olive bread recipe I had received from a friend of mine a while back. Both the recipes have never failed me so far and just between you and I, my recipes are generally 'if I can make it, so can you' type as I am still a pretty novice baker. </div>
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<b>OLIVE BREAD</b><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- 3cups flour<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- 1cup warm water
(add a little more if needed)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- 2teaspoonsful
instant yeast<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Approximately ¾ cupsful
pitted black olive pieces<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- 1 teaspoonful
salt<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Combine all
ingredients and form ‘bread’ dough. Work it for approximately 6-10 minutes.
Make a big ball with the dough and leave it in a large bowl. Cover it with
plastic wrap and some kitchen towels to keep it warm. After about an hour or
so, place the dough in a rectangle cake tin. Cover it up and wait at least for
an hour to rise. Bake in a preheated oven (10-15mins before baking, turn on the
oven at 200C) for 40-45 minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The loaf on the left was made with 3/4 organic plain flour and 1/4 with organic wholemeal flour. I have made it with some crunchy organic seeds which made the texture and the taste just amazing. Highly recommended. The <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/bread-recipe-without-bread-maker.html">recipe</a> to this bread <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/bread-recipe-without-bread-maker.html">is here </a>and the seeds I used for this particular time for this bread in the picture are;</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />* <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/roasted-pumpkin-seeds.html">Pepitas</a> (pumpkin seeds)</span></span></div>
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* <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/chia.html">Chia</a></div>
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Mrs. Luckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145610752149256070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477973669822478280.post-82939749472464536292015-08-24T21:45:00.001+10:002015-08-24T21:45:40.529+10:00No Time to Waste, No Excuse to MakeI have always been one of those that find it hard to 'stand still'. I remember when I stopped going to work in the last week of my pregnancy with my first child and not being able to sit down and just watch something on TV even for one afternoon. I just could not do something that I had dreamt of many times when working full time, when I had the opportunity for it. I thought at some stage that it could be because of my nesting period at the time but later on, it was quite evident that I was just being 'me'. Oh well, it is not that bad, right?<br />
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This year, I have a very busy schedule due to my commitments. It is so busy that I often utilise my waiting time that I get on a regular basis certain days of the week in the car as my reading or hobby crafting time. I also fit in some walking time in it too whenever I feel like it. So, those days that I am likely to get some time to kill (well, rather to wait in between two scheduled activities), I have my sneakers on (or somewhere in the car), have a book or two, a notebook or some scrap paper with some pens. As for crafting, I only bring something with me when I am able to organise a hand-crafting project that is small enough to carry around the night before to take with me the next day. When I do, depending on the amount of materials needed and the size of the project itself, I put everything I need in a small container or a larger box. It is OK, but I knew things could have been more compact and more mobile.<br />
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When I saw that 'Goody Goody Binding Kit' instagram photos (yay!, I have finally started using Instagram), I thought 'that was it'! I found the beautifully laid out tutorial of Vanessa Goertzen on <a href="http://lellaboutique.blogspot.com.au/2015/07/goody-goody-binding-kit.html">her blog</a> and voila! I made one too. Well, I started off with one, then made another, then another. It does take a bit of time to complete the project (and I must admit, the least joyful part of the whole project for me is that first fabric matching and cutting stages) but it just feels so good when you finish it. The possibilities are endless with it. I have made my own variations of the fabric placement and the inside design according to my own taste and needs but overall, the <a href="http://lellaboutique.blogspot.com.au/2015/07/goody-goody-binding-kit.html">tutorial</a> is a great start. Much recommended for anyone that is interested.<br />
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By the way, in case you haven't noticed, the over-grown strawberry and the flower are actually not just for the good looks. They are pockets. Isn't that clever of Vanessa to have come up with the idea?<br />
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This is one quick and easy project that even most novice crafters will achieve. This was one of the very first things I have ever made as an adult crafter, approximately 5 or 6 years ago. It is quite a flexible project too as you can decide on the size, the materials used (felt is very hassle free and is easy to hand-stitch but you can also make it with some durable fabrics too instead), pattern for the felt/fabric placement, the stuffing used (hobby-fill, shredded fabric scraps etc) and so on. </div>
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<b><u>Materials needed: </u></b><br />
- 6 pieces of same sized (eg 10cm) felt pieces (in this particular one, I have used 4 of the same and 2 of a contrasting colour for two opposite sides)<br />
- Stuffing (I used hobbyfill for this cube)<br />
- Two small bells (optional)<br />
- A needle (or a sewing machine)<br />
- Some thread<br />
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You can choose to sew the pieces together using a sewing machine or just settle on the couch in front of a TV and simply hand-stitch (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9D1KL8Zza8">blanket stitch</a> works the best) while watching your favourite show. Sew or stitch all sides and corners except for half of one as you need it open to put the stuffing in. I recommend securing the bells to each other and also to the filling you use or a piece of fabric leave in the middle of the cube and put more stuffing all around for safety purposes before closing the open side.<br />
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You can use this idea to make letter or number cubes for educational or decorative purposes or you can simply make it and give it to a loved little one as a handmade toy. Just be mindful of the materials used and any open ends or stitches if you give it to a baby as they tend to put things in their mouth more often than not. However, toddlers are more likely to use these cubes as balls or stacking items.<br />
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Have a fulfilling day!Mrs. Luckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145610752149256070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477973669822478280.post-73489086843542573442015-07-23T15:02:00.001+10:002015-07-28T14:52:52.581+10:00Lunch Ideas for School Kids (5)I am assuming that by now, you would have well noticed that we use cream cheese sandwiches more often than not as my son prefers cream cheese over other cheese types in sandwiches. He also prefers his sandwiches not to have many ingredients which is not a concern for me as he has his vegetables on the side happily anyway but I do find it boring. I would love to hear from you some other sandwich filling ideas.<br />
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1. Lunch and Snack:<br />
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<li>Cream cheese and chia wraps</li>
<li>One small apple</li>
<li>One small persimmon (cut into slices)</li>
<li>One small (homemade) muffin</li>
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<li>One slice of homemade wholewheat bread with cream cheese and chia</li>
<li>One slice of homemade olive bread with cream cheese</li>
<li>Homegrown celery sticks</li>
<li>Carrot sticsk</li>
<li>Homegrown cherry tomatoes</li>
<li>Strawberries</li>
<li>Blueberries</li>
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3. Lunch and Snack<br />
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<li>Rice crackers with some cream cheese on the side</li>
<li>Cucumber sticks</li>
<li>Homegrown cherry tomatoes</li>
<li>Melon slices</li>
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<li>Cream cheese and chia wraps</li>
<li>Two organic dried apricots</li>
<li>Half a carob stick</li>
<li>Some homemade savoury cookies</li>
<li>Cucumber slices</li>
<li>Homegrown cherry tomatoes</li>
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5. Lunch and Snack:<br />
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<li>Rye bread sandwich with cream cheese and linseed</li>
<li>Carrot sticks</li>
<li>Cucumber sticks</li>
<li>Red capsicum sticks</li>
<li>Homegrown cherry tomatoes</li>
<li>One banana</li>
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<i>Note: You can access to the previous 'lunch ideas for kids posts' by Home of Homemade Treasures here:</i><br />
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<a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/lunch-ideas-for-school-kids-4.html">Lunch ideas #4</a><br />
<a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/lunch-ideas-for-school-kids-3.html">Lunch ideas #3</a><br />
<a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2015/04/lunch-ideas-for-school-kids-2.html">Lunch ideas #2</a><br />
<a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/four-lunchbox-friendly-salad-recipes.html">Lunch ideas #1</a><br />
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<br />Mrs. Luckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145610752149256070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477973669822478280.post-31516787048206025952015-07-06T16:41:00.003+10:002016-12-12T11:46:41.325+11:00Reptiles or NotOnce you have at least some basic sewing skills, life becomes more exciting; both for you and for the ones you enjoy putting a smile on the face of.<br />
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My daughter's best male friend, whom she has known since babyhood, had a 'reptile' themed birthday party last month. Believe it or not, it was full of <b><u>LIVE</u></b> snakes to say the least! You guess the rest. Not a party to forget anytime soon for sure.<br />
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As for the dinosaur tie in pictures here, well, you have guessed it right. It was a part of our gifts on the day (even though it is arguable whether dinosaurs were from the reptile family or not, but I thought it would still make a great gift as I haven't met a little boy who doesn't like dinos so far and yes, I was right, he DID love it!)<br />
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I have found the tie tutorial and pattern here on <a href="http://imsharingthewealth.blogspot.com/2011/09/little-boy-tie-tutorial.html">I am Sharing the Wealth</a> and listened to the advice of <a href="http://www.vanillajoy.com/toddler-neck-tie-tutorial.html">Vanilla Joy</a> on keeping the fabric ends around the neck short to make it more comfortable to wear. It was actually an enjoyable little project and didn't take long to put together either!<br />
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Lets make someone smile today!Mrs. Luckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145610752149256070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477973669822478280.post-35633806025679552002015-06-30T11:30:00.000+10:002015-06-30T11:52:37.792+10:00SORREL (Rumex Acetosa, R. Scutatus)The zippy, lemony taste of sorrel leaves is unique among herbs. Its leaves are long, arrow shaped and are refreshingly acidic and are brilliantly used especially for sauces and salads. Unfortunately, it is not very commonly known and is rarely stocked at shops.<br />
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It is a hardy perennial. When planting, keep it in mind to establish a permanent patch to offer a year-round supply. It should survive the winter. Even if the leaves may die, the plant will bounce back in spring. In fact, since we planted ours some years ago, we have never needed to re-plant it. Fingers crossed for the coming years too.<br />
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To maintain your sorrel patch, simply, harvest regularly as the leaves will regrow. It is better to consume when the leaves are nice and young especially eating raw but can still be used when they grow much larger, particularly chopped and added to some cooked meals such as some soups and stews.<br />
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Sorrel is rich in Vitamins A and C, fiber, iron and potassium. There are studies to suggest that it is used in cancer prevention. It is also claimed that sorrel improves digestion problems and is helpful in lowering blood pressure. Sorrel is also helpful in improvement of eyesight and the immune system. The consumption of dried sorrel leaves stimulates urination and therefore can act as a diuretic which is helpful in cleaning out the kidneys.<br />
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It is recommended that sorrel is only consumed in smaller amounts as its oxalic acid can be toxic and can also contribute to the growth of kidney stones.<br />
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How we consume it:<br />
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The recipe of the green lentil soup that we use sorrel with is below:<br />
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1 medium onion, chopped finely.<br />
1 clove crushed garlic (optional)<br />
1 table spoonful of tomato paste (optional)<br />
1/2 cup of boiled and drained chickpeas (chickpeas can be prepared in advance as boiled chickpeas can be stored in the freezer)<br />
1/2 cup of boiled wheat (optional)<br />
1-1,5 cup of boiled green lentils<br />
Olive oil<br />
Salt<br />
Chilli flakes (optional)<br />
Some boiling water<br />
A handful of coarsely chopped sorrel leaves<br />
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Fry onion and garlic in some olive oil. Add paste. Once the onions are soft, add the lentils and keep stirring for a few minutes. Then add boiling water (about 3 times the level of lentils in the pot). Add the chickpeas, wheat, salt and chilli flakes and cook on slow heat for approximately 10-15 minutes. Then turn off the stove and quickly add the sorrel leaves. Stir a few times to make sure they soak. Then it is ready to eat. <br />
<br />Mrs. Luckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145610752149256070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477973669822478280.post-68204228033423633672015-06-01T13:35:00.001+10:002015-06-01T13:35:54.198+10:00Guest Post: Personalised Wooden Door Hanger (Tutorial)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>My name is Beyza Nur Bilge Kircali and I am a nurse. I left my job as a nurse with the birth of my first child, after 10 years. I now have three sons and live happily in Istanbul, Turkey. My interests have changed vastly after becoming a mum. I have completed a certificate course in 'teaching brain training games' through Aydin University. Currently, I am a first year student at Istanbul University, studying Sociology. Whenever I get some extra time from my children, I try to do some homework or take my children to kids activities in Istanbul as often as I can. I love upcycling, recycling and reusing materials at home. I find it very enjoyable to spend time with kids. I recommend it for anyone seeking a happy and fun life. </i></div>
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<li>Various coloured felt pieces</li>
<li>Small pieces of cut wood</li>
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<li>PVA glue or any type of glue that will stick to wood</li>
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<li>Using the sandpaper, make sure the base wood is nice and smooth.</li>
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Below is another set of four lunch ideas for school children. If you would like to check out the previous ones, you can check <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/lunch-ideas-for-school-kids-3.html">here</a>, <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2015/04/lunch-ideas-for-school-kids-2.html">here</a>, and <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/four-lunchbox-friendly-salad-recipes.html">here</a>.<br />
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<li>Cream cheese and <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/chia.html">chia</a> wraps</li>
<li>Lightly boiled squash with some dried mint on top</li>
<li>Cranberries</li>
<li>Homegrown <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/corn.html">corn on the cob</a></li>
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<li>A vegetable salad with raw mushroom, cucumber, carrot and some homegrown salad leaves</li>
<li>Green and red grapes</li>
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3. (Light) Lunch:<br />
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<li>Green salad leaves (sorrel, baby spinach and lettuce)</li>
<li>Red capsicum</li>
<li>Fetta cheese cubes</li>
<li>Linseed</li>
<li>Pumpkin seeds</li>
<li><a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2011/12/goji-berries-wolfberry.html">Goji berries</a></li>
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<li>Cooked pasta shapes</li>
<li>Lightly boiled broccoli</li>
<li>Lightly boiled green beans</li>
<li>Raw red capsicum</li>
<li>Apple slices</li>
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<br />Mrs. Luckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145610752149256070noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477973669822478280.post-28354864713688173762015-05-15T14:32:00.001+10:002015-05-15T17:39:25.098+10:00On the Road with Kids and the Spud Festival<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Just recently, I read an article somewhere that suggested a great distraction idea for kids during road trips. The timing couldn't have been any better! Just the other weekend, we decided to go to the 'Great Trentham Spudfest' in a beautiful little town in Victoria, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trentham,_Victoria">Trentham</a>.</div>
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We decided to go to the festival the night before. Since the kids were in bed by then, I easily went online, checked them out on their <a href="http://trenthamspudfest.org.au/">website</a>, and made a few print outs. They had some printable colouring pages for a competition and a map, which was what I had just needed. </div>
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The map wasn't much detailed and only showed a few streets but I found another one online that worked better for the purpose. Here is the distraction! I highlighted the route for them to keep a track of our way to the festival. While we were enjoying the beautiful views, kids were busy trying to follow the highlighted instructions on the map and see what was coming up soon. It worked really well for my 6 year old son and our 4 year old daughter was happy to just keep trying and also following her brother's map with him. </div>
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The festival was really well organised. There were many paid and free activities for kids and lots to see for adults. The hat shop was just amazing and my son also scored himself one of his most favourite pairs of gloves. They played golf, raced in potato sacks, had some hot potato swirls and more. There were over twenty types of potatoes on display! We also watched lots of shows both by professional bands and groups and some local school children. Hubby's favourite was the famous Australian chef, media personality and several restaurants owner Guy Grossi's live cooking show. He made making gnocchi from scratch look so easy and he was quite funny too. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the way to Trentham Spudfest</td></tr>
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<br />Mrs. Luckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145610752149256070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477973669822478280.post-85337760972007549672015-05-05T14:21:00.002+10:002015-05-05T14:21:36.787+10:00Lunch Ideas for School Kids (3)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This is the third set of four lunchbox ideas here after <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2015/04/lunch-ideas-for-school-kids-2.html">this</a> and <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/four-lunchbox-friendly-salad-recipes.html">this</a> on Home of Homemade Treasures blog so far. Definitely more is planned. Please feel free to share your lunchbox ideas with us in the comments section below as well. Enjoy!</div>
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<li>Warm green lentil and pasta soup (in thermos)</li>
<li>Pineapple slices</li>
<li>Strawberries</li>
<li>Blueberries</li>
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<li>Homemade pancakes</li>
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This curious little teddy bear you see in the picture above is as precious to us as a teddy can ever be. Her name is 'Teddy' and no, it is not a typo, it is a 'she', not a 'he'. </div>
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She was a gift for my son from a friend of mine when he was first born but he has never been a big fan of soft toys, of course except for his 'storm friend'. Also, these days, he enjoys watching TV with Snoopy the dog (about the size of our 4yo daughter) at times but no other soft toys have been much of an interest to him. Therefore, teddy was left lonely up until Miss Junior was born and was close to the age of one, I believe.</div>
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Out of all those dolls and other soft toys that we had at home at the time, she chose her, Teddy, to be the most precious and even share her bed with. When she was approximately 2 years old, when we said that it was a boy, she was totally upset with our misinterpretation and incorrect assumption. Luckily, she had the intelligence and patience to explain to us (and others who called her a boy or 'he' a few times over the years) that it was a girl, just wearing her brother's pyjamas! To that explanation, there was no other word we could argue or add. That was it. It -now- is a female teddy wearing her hand-me-down jimjams of her elder brother. </div>
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Now, Teddy has a family of her own. Her mother is the 'Brown Teddy' and father is 'Snoopy'. She also likes to call her 'her baby' which qualifies her as a second mother. Don't be fooled with the word 'second', she is no less than the first in any way. </div>
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Normally, she is too precious to leave home in case she gets damaged or lost. Only when we go on extended trips or holidays she comes with us, The last time we went overseas for a break, we kept checking our passports and Teddy each time, to make sure there was no trouble awaiting us. </div>
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Teddy has claimed the doll stroller and the doll highchair at home, of course. Even though my daughter has recently started to pay a bit more attention to dolls, no doll can compete with Teddy at this stage in her life. She even asked me to put away some of her 'now-small- clothes' for Teddy. She uses her unused nappies that were left over from when she used them for her, she sleeps with her in bed, and each time we have a meal, she places Teddy in the highchair and puts the highchair next to hers at the table. She doesn't feed her or anything but she really enjoys the 'pretend' games and this is a great opportunity for her. </div>
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Recently, she has told me that she is tired of washing Teddy's clothes and there are so many food stains on her clothes and she really needs some bibs. She also told me that 'she likes the sky, and the moon, and red'. Then she went to my fabric stash and picked out this fabric in the picture saying that 'she likes stars too and Teddy said OK to pink'. She is quite a decisive person. She just looked at the stash and easily and very decisively told me which fabric was to be used for the bib I was to make for her. Don't I wish sometimes my customers over at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MADEBYinsertletterwhy">MADE BY Y</a> were as decisive?</div>
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The same day, she went to bed for a nap and I started making the bib for Teddy. I also added a little teddy bear applique to the bib to surprise her as well. She seemed to be quite happy and Teddy seemed to be quite curious about her little friend. Now, Miss Junior puts Teddy's bib on her during meal times and then takes it off when she remembers or when she takes her off the highchair. Appearantly, Teddy is getting cold and now needs a pair of shoes too but I am yet to decide how to come up with a pattern for her tiny feet. I may have to crochet a pair instead of sewing but that still is up in the air. Until then, a pair of Miss Junior's socks on her should do.</div>
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<br />Mrs. Luckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145610752149256070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477973669822478280.post-6019217932547174542015-04-24T14:12:00.004+10:002015-04-24T14:12:53.946+10:00Lunch Ideas for School Kids (2)I have been longing to make this post for such a long time now but it looks like today had to be the day. I seriously am one busy woman! (Who isn't, ha?)<br />
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I had shared four lunch ideas/recipes with you <a href="http://homeofhomemadetreasures.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/four-lunchbox-friendly-salad-recipes.html">here</a> previously. I prepare lunch for my son on a daily basis, and Miss Junior now has lunch at school a few days a week as well, so, do expect many more to come in time but for now, enjoy the ones below:<br />
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1. Lunch and Snack:<br />
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<li>(Homemade organic) bread and spreadable cheese with chia</li>
<li>Avocado slices</li>
<li>(Homegrown) cherry tomatoes</li>
<li>(Organic) cranberries</li>
<li>Pineapple slices</li>
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<li>Red capsicum, </li>
<li>cucumber, </li>
<li>mozzarella cheese</li>
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<li>Carrots</li>
<li>Raw fresh garden peas</li>
<li>Slice bread</li>
<li>Cheese slice</li>
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<li>Blueberries</li>
<li>Kiwi</li>
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4a. Lunch and Snack for Mr. Junior<br />
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<li>Homemade roast beef - cold cut.</li>
<li>Baby spinach and fetta cheese salad</li>
<li>Flat bread chips</li>
<li>Cucumber, yoghurt and mint dip (tzatziki)</li>
<li>Fruit salad with melon, kiwi and strawberries</li>
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4b. Lunch and Snack for Miss Junior<br />
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