Sometimes the best party ideas are actually the simplest. I am not sure how everyone feels about using a kids toy (water bomb balloons) and vodka in the same bowl, but I think it sits OK with me. Asubtlerevelry.com … Read More...
Berry Ice Cream Napoleon – Fourth Of July Dessert
A quick but artistic dessert from Woman’s Day. This star spangled banner inspired creation is simple to make and could be made ahead by cutting out pastry and re-freezing. I am tempted to say this could be for breakfast … Read More...
Top Kids Crafts For Fourth Of July
You might recall this roundup from a few years ago, but we thought it was still special enough to share with all our newbie readers. Gotta love these classics. Do you have a particular craft you make every year? What … Read More...
Top 9 DIY Lampshades
Here are this weeks top DIY lampshades from around the internet. These projects are sure to inspire you from the boring normality of plain store bought lamps into something creatively wonderful.
1: Jute Wrapped Shade by Handmadehome
2: Plastic cup … Read More...
Technique – Peacock Swirl Soap
LoveinSoap.com shows you how to make a peacock tail or swirled batch of soaps. The ladies finish off the tutorial with a simple video that walks you through the steps. It’s not as hard as you might think.
Dine Hear by Knauf – 40 seconds at Shingle Inn
When DineHear.com.au asked us to review the noise level in 3 random restaurants we decided we wouldn’t take the kids to all the reviews. But we did take them to the last one at Shingle Inn Mt Ommaney.
Free Printable Rainbow Party
Forget the store bought decorations that “everyone” has and go for something a little unique. This Free DIY party printables pack comes complete with cake boxes, labels, cupcake wrappers and even party hats.
Simply download and print out as many … Read More...
DineHear by knauf – 40 seconds at SanChurro
(Please note a little chocolate was wasted in the making of the artistic napkin art above).
When someone asks you to review a restaurant you don’t pick somewhere you have been before because well that’s just boring isn’t it.
Review – Venus In Fur Brisbane Australia
QPAC played host to this remarkable play by the Queensland Theatre Company called Venus In Fur by David Ives.
It was witty, sexy and thought-provoking. If you read Fifty Shades of Grey then this play will interest you and not … Read More...
DineHear by Knuaf – 40 seconds in Brisbane’s Lychee Lounge
When DineHear.com.au asked us to review the noise level in 3 random restaurants we were excited. Not excited because we were going to eat out, excited because we were going to call it work and leave the kids at home. … Read More...
DIY Regenerative Eye Oil Recipe
Quick Regenerative Natural Eye Oil Recipe
Rose-hip oil is very effective at regenerating the skin due to its high content of fatty acids.
Mix all the ingredients together and lightly dab a small amount of oil under the eye.
Leave … Read More...
The Best Party Mocktails
I know it’s almost wrong to be posting about drinks that don’t contain alcohol but if you can’t drink or don’t want to drink (for whatever reason) then why not enjoy a little mix-ology concoction. Personally I love minty or … Read More...
How Much Food?
Ok Ok. I am definitely guilty of preparing too much food at most for my parties. I have this habit of making sure everyone is catered for including vegans, vegetarians and gluten free people.
I would rather have too much … Read More...
Makeup – Eye Liner Trick
Make the most out of your beauty items and turn your eye liner pencil into a thick smudge stick.
The BeautyDepartment Liner Trick
You will need a lighter and some patience as you wait 15 seconds or so for it … Read More...
How to Fill a Balloon
Tonia from The Gunny Sack created these adorable balloon Pinata’s for Easter.
The reason I am sharing this is because of her simple but creative method in filling the balloons.
Each balloon is simply stretched over a empty soda pop … Read More...
The Best DIY Chalk Recipes
Chalk is one of those things that every toy room should have? Why? Because it’s a tool for any age and its use is only limited by your imagination. You will need plaster of Paris
to make chalk as … Read More...
20 Pipe Cleaner Activities
Vicky from Messforless shares her favorite 20 Pipe cleaner activities. Pipe cleaners 
are a great resource to have in the cupboard whether it’s for play, learning or craft. They come in all types of colors, thickness and my favorite … Read More...
Cold and Flu Playdough
Our house has just had a run of well runny noses. Even though I would like for the kids to lay in bed and rest, it never happens. It doesn’t matter how sick my children are they still have a … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Soft Curls -Sock Bun Curls
So I had to join the sock bun curls hype and try it out for myself and I have used it at least once a week since. If you have not already worked it out I am a lazy hair … Read More...
Party On Dudes Party On!
Get in the party spirit with this fun “Party on” necklace from sourcherry.co.uk on Folksy.com.