Pom Poms

 Tissue pom poms  larger then life and super easy to make.

Bargains

Who doesn't love a good bargain. My mum scored the figurine's and plates at my neighbours garage sale for the grand total of $5. We had left early to go to the pool, so didn't go over till when we got back which was after 2 o'clock so we missed out on lots. But I did get all the books at another garage sale for $4. And all the awesome fruit I got at my local fruit and veg shop, the dearest was the cherry's at $4.99 KG, the nectarines were $1.99kg the watermelons were$2 ea and the peaches were $12.99 for a tray (4 kg). I got 3 kg of the nectarines an I have already turned a kg into fruit roll ups.

On Friday we went to the Newcastle Museum. We all had a great time and I am already planning to take the kids back again.

Feeling inspired

To try new flour in bread I used a high protein flour an added around 30% spelt flour

Beets inspired by here an wow are they yummy I normally just roast beets and eat in salad but this way would have to be Alyras favourite shes nearly finished of one jar already. I didn't really go of a recipe i baked the beets the peeled and then chopped then. Then I in a pot i added two cups of vinegar 1 cup of sugar, spoon of mustard seeds, spoon of five spice and simmered for 5 Min's then I poured over the beets. It is sweet kinda like canned beetroot, I think that's why Alyra loves it so much.

Shopping at Bibina I got lots of flours, spelt, wholemeal and high protein. I also got some bulk baking powered, a new cocoa powder to try, couscous, quinoa and feta made from sheep's milk oh a bit too many teas.

 Finding giggling kids under the mulberry tree I couldn't help but take a photo but I wasn't too impressed as Lincoln was in his school cloths and it was cold and raining so of to the bath they were sent.

Little Miss

One cheeky miss, some water and a paintbrush.... The perfect activity for hot weather.

 Yes she is paint the wall in the house, but its our blackboard and she not painting shes cleaning hahaha

Garlic

All the garlic is harvested, I'm always amazed at just how easy garlic is to grow. Last year I harvested 18 bulbs of garlic this yr it was close to 100, I have given some away and I also plan to keep some to replant next year. Maybe just maybe I can say that I am 100%  self sustainable when it comes to garlic. Now if only i can be more organised with my veggie growing to be able to say that about all the vegetables we eat. I think that would be my ultimate.

 The orange nuts in the container are raw peanuts that we grew last summer I'm really glad that we didn't eat them now as we have been planting them

 Peanuts.... very exciting I really wasn't sure if they would grow but they are so far around 10 plants have came up and I aim to plant the last of the peanuts over the weekend.

 Tomatoes are quickly growing, we have plant 23 plants all heirloom variety's, a mix of full size mini Roma's, grape and cherry tomatoes

Having Fun

At the Linuwel School Fair ,we had a great time  exploring the school. I loved all the school work that was on display wow it was amazing. All the craft for sale was beautiful and I loved all the craft for sale that the children had made themselves.

 The swords and shields the kids painted at the activity tables. I loved the idea of the activity tables.