Bathroom Day 2

HUbby had made fab progress in the bathroom by this afternoon.  Baby D and I were sent to the local co-op for a walk in the sunshine and to keep us out the way while the tiles were loaded into the car for a dump run. 

We found a little collection of yellow stickers to buy during our visit.

 At 20p each I'd of been tempted to a handful of cucumbers for a batch of bread and butter pickles.  I don't think I will have the time though before they'd perish. 

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the time we'd returned via every puddle, puss cat and interesting rock possible,  the tiles were being marked out ready to attach!  The photo makes them lpok black but in real life they are navy blue.  The white of the bath will look stunning against it!  

Can't wait to watch it progress!

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Budget Bathroom beginnings.

Excuse the short post today folks. First day back at school has tired us all out.

But I wanted to share a sneak peek of hubby hard at work. Today's job was removing the old tiles from the bathroom.  Tomorrow is plastering, patching up gaps and marking out. 

I can't wait to show you our new glam bathroom in a few weeks :)

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Prepping for back to school Monday.

 Today I have been prepping for tomorrows return to school. I started by making a fresh batch of homemade detangler spray. I added a few drops of tea tree oil to it again to try and discourage any nits from paying us a visit. Touch wood this has worked well for us since preschool!

 I've cleared out DD's school bag ready for the new year. No more collections of sticks, feathers, random sequins or shiny things. I've also washed her winter coat over the holidays so it's nice and fresh for the winter weather. 

I have hunted down all the componants to build a PE kit and hung the completed kit on the door handle so we don't forget it.

Tomorrow's clothes have been laid out ready for  the morning ready. Nothing worse than a missing sock or school top when your already ten minutes late!

And finally I've given DD a good soaking in the bath, complete with hairwash. We busted out the new Frozen bubble bath and magic flannel from Christmas.

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In for a penny.... as they say, Baby D got given a good soaking too!

Just a good night sleep and some tooth scrubbing left to do, and we are all set for the morning :)

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Starting to plan for our new arrival

 Maybe it's just the Brit in me, but I do love a good pudding. Your can't get much simpler and tastier than a good old fruit crumble with lashings of cream or custard (or both!).
 I found half a dozen plums in the fruit bowl looking a bit sad from Christmas, so sliced them up small with a few handfuls of blackberries from the freezer stash. Add in a few simple ingredients and a healthy dose of topping and you've made a pudding for pennies.
I had enough to make two good sized crumbles, so one has been frozen down ready for later in the year when Baby R has arrived and we can no longer remember our own names let alone cook for ourselves. I'm planning to double batch every time I bake or cook something worth while freezer so we gradually build up a stash for May and beyond.

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Shining my sink

 It's been a quiet day in after yesterdays adventures. I've spent most of it in the kitchen and resting my sore ankles on the sofa.  Those.in the know will understand why I'm showing off my shiny sink. I've been washing and drying throughout the day rather than letting it build up. I've gotten in the habit of doing it once a day when the kids are in bed.
 Today I have enjoyed the extra 20 minutes of "me" time by starting on my first New Years resolution.
 This year I've decided to keep it slow and steady by challenging myself to;

 * read 12 books in 2015
 * visit 12 new places
 * try 12 new recipes
 * complete 12 knitting or crochet projects


  What are your resolutions this year?

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Happy 2015 to one and all!

Happy New Year everyone.  Our celebrations were quiet this year owing to pregnancy and man flu in the Random household. We did wake up at midnight and watched a few fireworks from the bedroom window but that is as exciting as it got. 

 Today we celebrated the first day of the new year with us three girls visiting our local aquarium. OH was working 11-5 in a store close.by so we took the opportunity to travel together rather than spend extra money on transport. 

 I packed us all a lunch and some drinks from home, which added to our free entrance (special thanks to Aunty C for her xmas gift) made for a frugal day out.

It was a pretty quiet day in the aquarium with only a handful of visitors which meant all the staff were happy to chat about the animals they care for. DD was even allowed to help feed some of the tanks.  We also watched most of next feedings and talks throughout the visit.

 What a great start to our 2015

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Sneaking ahead for 2015

 Hurrah it's nearly Christmas.  And a new exciting year is around the corner for the Random family. We're planning to hit the garden hard the moment Christmas is finished and prepare for the new growing season.  I want to get as much as possible set up by the time Baby arrives so I only have to worry about picking and watering while I'm recovering.
 We have sneaked in a little head start though with some celery. Clever hubby picked some up reduced to pennies a few days ago. All he needs is a windowsill and a jam jar so rather than wasting a chance to have homegrown celery this summer, he'll be joining us from his windowsill.
 Perhaps he'll inspire my hyacinth to get a move on. I don't think it'll be out for Christmas somehow,  but maybe New year will start with a pretty floral display if I'm lucky.

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