Monthly Archives: February 2012

Tabby McTat

This is our latest addition to John’s ever growing library of books. Like any Julia Donaldson book, the storyline is clever, heartwarming and has underlying values just waiting to be imparted to the child. In this book’s case [bookcase, hehe], … Continue reading

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KIDS AT THE HOUSE 2012

The line up for KIDS AT THE HOUSE 2012 at the Sydney Opera House is sweeeet! The Gruffalo’s child is one of John’s favourite books at the moment, and I would love to bring him for this. Sigh.

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Salmon Wantons!

picture and recipe taken from Tassals This week has been “Cleverly use up leftovers week”. I had half a piece of defrosted salmon sitting in the fridge that I couldn’t refreeze and it was that sort of neither-here-nor-there sized piece … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day activity: Carrot and Cheese muffins

Baked a batch of Carrot and Cheese muffins for John today. He helped me by waving a carrot around like an orange lightsaber… boys  -.- Anyway, this is one of John’s breakfast favorites. It hides calcium, vitamin C, betacarotene, fibre … Continue reading

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Plants vs Zombies, sans Zombies

John has a new project in school, growing his very own Kang Kong plant! He planted 5 Kang Kong seeds today and it is his to look after. He has to water it and care for it until it is … Continue reading

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