Monday: Slummy Recipe - Garlic and Thyme Mushrooms

I love mushrooms, I would eat them at every meal if I could. This is a nice simple mushroom side dish that is quick and easy to make.

Image and recipe from: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/20740/garlic+and+thyme+mushrooms
Original photography by Mark O'Meara

Sunday: How to ... make a model of an Australian landform

My daughter has been set the homework of making a model of an Australian land form.

The Three Sisters - Image from Wikipedia

So ... as all parents know this means that we have actually been set the task of making the model of an Australian land form.

Saturday: Time to relax and renew

How was your week? I hope it wasn't too stressful.

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Here are some resources to hopefully help you feel good.

Have a great weekend.

Friday: Weekend Idea - Get my daughter ready for her school photo

Next week it is school photo time!

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So, this weekend I have to get my daughter looking ready for her school photo.

Thursday: Have you been on a retro holiday?

Have you taken a retro holiday in the last few years?

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Apparently more adults are choosing to re-live holidays they took as children with their own families.

Wednesday: Fantastic Frames

I have recently been updating the photos we have sitting in our lounge area. Some of the photos that were on display had got quite faded.

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I have chosen to keep my various sized photos in simple black frames to create a simple style. There are though many beautiful, spectacular photo frames out there that you can choose from.

Tuesday: What activities do you avoid doing with your kids?

When you have your first child you tend to read all the parenting books. In these books they tell you that to be a good parent you have to do a wide range of activities with your kids.

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But, I am going to be honest, there are some kids activities I really dislike.