Category Archives: life things

On The World’s Best Chocolate Cake. Mine

Posted on May 25, 2015 by exmi

It always surprises people that I cannot bake. I can cook – really well, I like to think – but I can’t bake. I can’t be arsed to exact-measure and follow a recipe to the letter. My baking always flops. … Continue reading →

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On Mix-Ups: Robin Hood vs Jesus

Posted on April 3, 2015 by exmi

This Kid. Has been told the Easter Bunny will not be coming this year, unless he has a serious change of attitude. He might only be 7, but he’s already showing me exactly what kind of teenager he’s going to … Continue reading →

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Never Say Never

Posted on March 20, 2015 by exmi

Ten years ago Friday nights consisted of getting hammered with my friends while joking about how we would never be foolish enough to get married and have babies. Now I spend Friday nights liking photos of my friends’ kids on … Continue reading →

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Mr Price Online Store – Review & Voucher Giveaway

Posted on June 25, 2014 by exmi

I have two boy children. One aged 7, and one who has just celebrated his first birthday. Now, I don’t know about girl children, but my boys grow like weeds. It feels like we’re constantly buying new clothes and shoes … Continue reading →

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The Toffee’s First Easter

Posted on April 14, 2014 by exmi

This is a post inspired by Woolworths. Last week I received a gorgeous delivery, to draw attention to Woolies’ Easter amazingness. When it comes to special holidays, Woolies always does them extremely well – never failing to put on a … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Believe We Made This

Posted on February 26, 2014 by exmi

Every now and again it hits me that I have a six year old. That he’s only six. I’m so busy treating him like a mini-adult and regiment every aspect of his life, that I often forget he’s only a … Continue reading →

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On Fudge. No Other Words Are Necessary.

Posted on February 17, 2014 by exmi

Last night I made fudge. The end result looks nothing like the recipe I used, however. Could have had something to do with the fact that I used condensed milk, butter (not margarine), vanilla, brown sugar and maple syrup. (I … Continue reading →

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It’s Happiness And It’s Found In Togetherness

Posted on January 27, 2014 by exmi

We don’t often get a chance to get together like this. But when we do, it’s like we’ve barely been apart. Having been in our new house for almost a year now (can you believe it?) I thought it was … Continue reading →

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We Went To Gold Reef City Today

Posted on January 8, 2014 by exmi

And this picture pretty much sums up my entire experience. It also re-affirmed for me that I am, by no stretch of the imagination, a thrill-seeker. My Kid and husband are, however. I had a bit of a sob once … Continue reading →

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Teething. Man, It’s Hard Work

Posted on January 7, 2014 by exmi

The Toffee is getting his bugs bunny teeth – his two front, top ones – and is having an extremely hard time of it. It was only after an entire day of misery and squawking that I finally discovered what … Continue reading →

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