Very Easy Chili for the Crockpot
Mosey over to your slow cooker and ask if you feel lucky because this will help you enjoy a hearty chili with minimal stirring and slaving over a hot stove. Best served with corn bread. Continue reading →
Zulily.co.uk Blogger Photo Competition
As you probably read, I entered the Zulily.co.uk Blogger Photo Competition with THIS POST last week. Well, the exciting news is that I won. I’ll admit, I’m surprised. The other entries were amazing and some of the photos were like catalogue images or works... Continue reading →
Recipe for My Homemade Cherry Pie
Sometimes it’s time for pie, like my Grandma’s Pumpkin Pie or something fruity like this post’s Very Cherry Pie. Whether a chilly winter night with whipped cream and hot port or a warm sunny summer afternoon with a scoop of... Continue reading →
Free Knitting Patterns for Premature Babies
There is nothing like showing up in this world tinier than your parents anticipated and being left wearing baggy baby clothes as a result. Let’s face it, when a baby is early or low birth weight, very often it is... Continue reading →
Brilliant Things – February 2013 List
My wish list series continues. In 2012, I wrote one nearly every month (January, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December). The habit continues in 2013! For my son My First Gruffalo Little Library Charlie and Lola: My Especially Busy Box of Books: Little Library Prince Lionheart... Continue reading →
Previously Loved Finds Friday: Mini Boden, Vintage Ireland and Leon
Charity shops here in Ireland have such a wonderful variety of clothing, books, DVDs, and tableware. It is what inspired #PlateWatch on Twitter and Instagram. Since moving to Cork nearly five years ago, I’ve acquired some real treasures in my... Continue reading →
How to Capture Memorable Photographs of Babies and Children
Disclosure: This post was inspired by the Zulily.co.uk Blogger Photo Competition 2013 UPDATE: I won. The photos on their site for their product events inspire me to be a better photographer with my own son, LB. Here are my top three... Continue reading →
Baby Gifts and Items I Couldn’t Live Without
With LB approaching 15 months of age and other friends welcoming their babies, I wanted to compile a list of all my favorite essentials that have helped get us through the last 15 months. The items in bold are things... Continue reading →
Birthday Wishes and Memories
My birthday was this past week so I wanted to share a couple photos from this birthday and others I’ve enjoyed: If you also have a December birthday, I wish you a very happy day and may the coming... Continue reading →
I’ve Joined Instagram
I finally joined Instagram, a web-based photo filtering and sharing vehicle. You can see my shared photos on Instagram, Twitter or Flickr. What kinds of photos do I share? You’ll see images of food I’m eating, what I’m cooking, views... Continue reading →
Brilliant Things – December 2012 List
My wish list series continues (January, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November). For me Lacis Swift Yarn Winder Bond America The Ultimate Sweater Machine Deluxe Colours of Shetland by Kate Davies For my son Ahoy tights, Fun Guy tights or Hampton tights for the little man to wear under his... Continue reading →
A Few Delicious Holiday Recipes
I am sharing a few recipes that would suit for Thanksgiving (or Christmas) dinner menus. These are just links to the sources, sometimes within this blog. I’ve tried to avoid the usual recipes for some that are a little more... Continue reading →
Personal Stylist Shopping Experience
If you know me, you know I am far from a hopeless style case. My fashionable friends (I’m looking at you, Michael, Cian and Maire) approve of my outfits most of the time so I know I’m on the right... Continue reading →
Brilliant Things – November 2012 List
My wish list series continues (January, March, April, May, June, July, September, October). Right now, I’m admiring these items: Must have for LB’s birthday cake: Swift Faringdon Collection Bakers Pride, Non-Stick Angel Cake Pan Carbon Steel 24 cm x 10 cm. Young House Love: 251 Ways to... Continue reading →
Knitted by Granny… Grannies Inc, that is
I’m in full Christmas elf mode here thanks to the Christmas lights going up in town and the annual gift exchange with my knitter friends being well underway so there will be quite a few posts about gift ideas coming.... Continue reading →
My Zulily Wishlist at the Moment
Disclosure: In accordance with the FTC guidelines for bloggers, I disclose that I received £50 store credit from Zulily.co.uk to spend on whatever I wanted but that was in no way payment or compensation for this blog post (just a great way... Continue reading →
Indulging in OrhiS Skin Care
Disclosure: In accordance with the FTC guidelines for bloggers, I disclose that I received a sample of each of these skin creams from Zulily.co.uk but they were in no way payment or compensation for this blog post. The words written... Continue reading →
Brilliant Things – October 2012 List
My wish list series continues (January, March, April, May, June, July, September). Right now, I’m admiring these items: Tala Icing Bag Set, 8 Nozzles, 4/48 Fox Run Nantucket Cookie Cutter Set Cape Cod Metal Polishing Cloths – foil pouch Beach-themed cookie cutter set Young House Love:... Continue reading →
Quick Pickled Lemons for Your G&T or Chicken Tagine
For some, preserved lemons are available at the corner gourmet market, but other regions will find it harder to locate the delectable treat. In such cases, making your own is a reasonable option and not necessarily as difficult as you’d... Continue reading →
Brilliant Things – September 2012 List
My wish list series continues (January, March, April, May, June, July). Right now, I’m admiring these items: Icy Box – Ib-3221stu-b – Aluminium Case For 2 X 3.5″ Sata Hdd, Jbod System With Usb 2.0 Interface – Easyswap Technology – got it! Set of 3 Mini... Continue reading →