What to make when you have so called nothing

Well I really need to go do a big shop and I don't want to take kids or hubbies with me. A big ask.

So this afternoon I have set a task of making stuff out of nothing.

First off make pizza using left over bolognaise sauce from last night with tomato and cheese on top, also green pesto, tomato and cheese one and one lonely garlic pizza which I am eating now YUMMO.

Next I have no meat in the house except a frozen chook but we had roast chook during the week. So I have made Vegie Con carne. Not sure if such a thing exists but it does now. Will see how it tastes later.

I have just made Easiyo Banana yoghurt and quick set jelly in blueberry and pineapple.

I might tackle a cake or two in a minute but thought I would just show you what you can do if you have so called nothing in the house.

Be back later with piccys.

A tiny bit of shopping

I needed to buy something as you do and the two parcels of yarn I recieved yesterday was obviously not enough.

So I ordered this from etsy.

This seller has some seriously gorgeous yarns so I thought a sampler was the best way to get a bit of each and I will decide what to do with it all later.

I also got a delivery from Monsoon designs and The Yarn cafe.


From the Yarn Cafe I got 2 of the manoverboard skeins and 1 Rocky creek. I have no plans for this stuff but i am sure I sometimes just love the colourway and have no idea what to make.

The thoughts of small change

Anyone want to join me in the coin challenge?

Perhaps link back to my blog and we will see if we can get a few of us

I have been doing a little experiment of small change that I collect in a week or so.

Now since last payday I have been not spending coins or giving it to the kids or whatever. I have been using the notes that have been in my purse. I try to get money out once a fortnight and make it last but I have run out in my purse today, so only really have the coins that are in my draw in my bedroom where no one but me will go.

I counted last night and I had $73 OMG how can I accumilate that sort of money in less than two weeks.

I am trying to work out if this means I have saved $73 or just used up all my notes, would I have $70 in notes if i had spent these coins. DON"T THINK SO.

I wonder how long I can go without spending it and not telling any of the kids that it is there.

I am trying to be really good with money and any money I spend on myself has to be made first either through my knitting or selling stuff.

I really want to get one of these so will see how I go. Already over 1/2way there. With the rising cost of petrol it would be good for excercise and such. I already have a baby seat on my bike but I don't feel safe with Flynn on the back so don't ride it much.

Little bit of knitting

I seem to be busy but not producing a hell of a lot really . But i guess i am still enjoying knitting so that is the main thing.

My baby turned 3...........11.07.05

Wow where has that time gone.

My baby turned 3 last friday and even though it is exciting it that he is grown up and is speaking so well , I still want my baby. I love it when he comes to me for a cuddle but also love seeing him wanting to stay at Grandmas and becoming independent.

We opened his presents in the morning and then headed off to the Zoo for the day. We had a nice time seeing all the animals and feeding the childrens zoo animals. We forgot the camera so no actual photos of the zoo but we all know what zoo's look like LOL.

For his birthday he got a Fischer price garage which we have had in the cupboard since he wa 6months old, a Diego rescue thing, puzzles , Diego jacket, Diego cars. Do you think he like Diego? Yes he does.

Enjoy my big boy on his day.



Here is my excuse of a cake. I had grand plans this year but the above is what I was reduced to. I worked all day Thursday and we were out of Friday and I remembered after tea Thurs that I needed to make on. I just grabbed some of his characters and put them on top. Flynn thought it was great and it tasted fine so that is all that mattered.

Flynn's Car Cap - he won't take it off

I made this the other week but wanted to get some car sew ons to go on it but tonight he couldn't find his other hat so I gave him this one, he loved it straight away which is always a worry with him. He either loves something or hates it.

I still haven't got the cars but aiming to get them on Wednesday.

He still wanted me to "click" him anyway (take his photo).

I had planned to make this pattern along time ago but never got around to it and then the Magknits desings closed and went off the internet. If you want the pattern it might be hard to get unless you are on Ravelry and are a bit computer savy.

Sorry been a bit busy

Ghee working more hours takes up my valuable internet and knitting time.

SO what has been happenind.

Have made 5 pairs of longies which have now gone to their homes.

Also made some lovely fingerless gloves in Celtic Knot pattern which I do love but sadly they are going to a raffle for the local Hockey club to raise much needed funds. I have got permission to do this. The pattern was in the latest edition of YARN magazine.

So just a quick one to say "HELLO " and I am still here.