We made cake pops. I had to know what the fuss is about. Now I know. The fuss should be there. It should be bigger. Any recipe I found on the net involved a packet cake mix and a tub of frosting. We didn’t have either. So we baked a regular chocolate cake and my … Continue reading Mythbusters: cake pops
Today’s news, tomorrow
In most Wimmera Mallee small towns, businesses close on Saturday at midday and re-open on Monday morning. For that reason, I was amused to drive through one today, past all of the closed doors and darkened stores, and see that a bright yellow sign advertising the Sunday Herald Sun occupied a quarter of the newsagent’s … Continue reading Today’s news, tomorrow
I’ll be the filter
As a kid, my idea of cool included footy cards, motor bikes, and Test Match cricket (I loved putting the silver ball in the tiny cup at the end of the bowler’s arm and tilting it so that the ball rolled along the green felt straight towards the wicket—whether or not it hit depended on … Continue reading I’ll be the filter
Last minute ‘cramming’
The Kasey Chambers CD has finished and the next one starts automatically. I listen to Paul Kelly do a brilliant live version of To Her Door and wonder if the guy in the silver top taxi cab ever did make a picture and get them all to fit. I wish I could play the harmonica like … Continue reading Last minute ‘cramming’
I’m still here
There used to be a time when, if a business didn’t have a website, I looked elsewhere to spend. Now most have a website, but if it’s out of date or their latest blog post is ages ago, I move on to find someone who does care about their customers and wants to talk to … Continue reading I’m still here
Enjoying the small things
Here are some of the things we've been enjoying this week: I sewed like there was no tomorrow and sent all of my stock to Melbourne. It's going to be for sale at Westfield Doncaster at the Yellow Brick Road Market Pop Up Shop from Monday 20 til Sunday 26 August. That's cool. I love it when happy … Continue reading Enjoying the small things
Be nice
We’re taught from an early age to be nice. Nice and polite and kind. I explain to Elsie and Maeve why something they said was nice, and why something they did wasn’t. As we walk out of the supermarket, I tell Elsie that she was really nice to answer the questions that our friend asked … Continue reading Be nice
Happy birthday, Elsie
Another thing I like about sheep is how a ewe protects her lamb from a potential threat (like a sheepdog or approaching two-year-old); she stares at it and stamps one of her front legs. This weekend Elsie climbed into bed and lay quietly between us while we dozed. Then she whispered, ‘Do you think anyone … Continue reading Happy birthday, Elsie
‘We told you he was a loser.’
Many had quit high-profile jobs to start home-based businesses so they could spend more time with their kids. Some have those kids in care so they can work in their home-based business. I learned a lot at the Melbourne AusMumpreneur Conference this week. And I thought a lot during the three-hour drive home when it … Continue reading ‘We told you he was a loser.’
Writing by Larissa Patton 