by Xanthe Grundy | Feb 27, 2020 | LIFE, WIFE-MADE | 0 Comments
Done is better than perfect - I used to hate that saying so.  It offended me, in the same way packet cake mix offends me. The thought that someone could actually think packet cake mix was an acceptable substitute for a homemade ‘from scratch’ cake. And that someone...
by Xanthe Grundy | May 25, 2019 | LIFE, WIFE-MADE | 4 Comments
If you were a subscriber to my email list, then you'll know that I recently wrote to you about my word for the year - perseverance. Well, today I am facing the ULTIMATE test of perseverance. Ok, ok. Maybe that's taking it a bit too far... How about PENULTIMATE? Still...
by Xanthe Grundy | Nov 6, 2017 | LIFE | 2 Comments
Do you do the solo-parenting two step? Â It goes something like two steps forward, 5 steps back... Â at least, that's how it feels when you're in the thick of it. Solo-parenting is a tough gig. Â You're on call 24/7. Â You eat on the run. Â Your hair-do is more like a...
by Xanthe Grundy | Jul 30, 2017 | LIFE | 0 Comments
Want to put your vintage finds to good use? Â Mix up a batch of your favourite cookies and give them away! I recently gifted these vintage platters and tea cup set with some homemade Greek shortbread (Kourambiethes) to my lovely midwives. Â I wrapped them up in brown...
by Xanthe Grundy | Jul 20, 2017 | LIFE | 0 Comments
Ours didn't quite turn out like the ones in the picture below, but for the first time I can say I enjoyed cooking with my offspring. Â There were no eggshells in the batter or flour on the floor, and she read the recipe herself. Â It was lovely. Â We may even do it again...
by Xanthe Grundy | Jul 19, 2017 | LIFE | 0 Comments
Baby Leo - aka Leo David Grundy, born on the 19th May 2017, some time after 11 o'clock in the morning, weighing 2910g or 6lb 7oz. Currently learning to put up with constant adoration and cuddles from Lewis, unintended (I think...) physical harm from Ezra, and being...
by Xanthe Grundy | Jun 9, 2016 | LIFE | 0 Comments
We've had about a month of illness in our family.  A whole month of wiping snotty noses, dealing out doses of Panadol (and secretly hoping that it will encourage less waking and more sleeping), and very little sewing or anything else really.  I'm choosing to look at...
by Xanthe Grundy | May 7, 2016 | LIFE | 0 Comments
It's Mother's Day tomorrow.  I always find it's a strange day.  One where I prompt the husband to make sure he's organised.  For the sake of the kids.  Of course 😉  Which makes it feel very contrived and like I'm big-noting myself, because I'm totally rocking this...
by Xanthe Grundy | Oct 30, 2015 | LIFE | 2 Comments
Those of you who follow me on Instagram and Facebook will already know that this little fella joined our family almost three months ago. Ezra Mac is a much loved member of our family, and as is always the way, it is hard to remember what life was like before he was...
by Xanthe Grundy | Apr 14, 2015 | LIFE | 0 Comments
Did you know that April is Caesarean Awareness Month? Â I didn't until tonight - in fact, I'm still not even sure if this is just an American thing... Anyway, while my kids were tearing around the McDonalds playground (don't judge me) and I was making use of the free...
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