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Central Queensland
I called Rockhampton home for the majority of my teenage years / early twenties and moved away a couple of decades ago. Since then I have returned yearly to visit family and friends. Often I am asked ‘why do you keep going back?’ and the answer is always the same, ‘its a great region to […]
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First week
Our first week on the road was all about finding our groove and trying out different camps: ✔️First stop was the Sunshine Coast to catch up with friends and family, we stayed at a caravan park. ✔️Second stop was our first free camp at Ban Ban Springs to dry out our van from the previous […]
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North bound
Today was the first day of our amazing adventure. We have left Brisbane and headed north. The endless to-do list is is almost complete. Now the bucket list has begun. #mazda #BT50 #windsorrapid #caravan #thisisqueensland #travellingwithkids #singleparenttravels
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Tweed Heads
We have started our extended holiday at Tweed Heads. I wanted to start here because it is on the Queensland and New South Wales boarder. I hope to drive from the bottom of Queensland, drive north and hopefully reach the very tip. Additionally we have tickets to the closing ceremony on the Commonwealth Games, at […]
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Sunny coast pre lap holiday
Our first setting up at a caravan park (pre-holiday), while Roger the BT50 had some work done. My Step Dad joined us for a few days and we enjoyed exploring the hinterlands and having fish and chips by the beach. #whydiss #thisisqueensland
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I know my why…
In September 2018 I spent nine days in hospital due to lower back pain. It took six months to find a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis. I also have degenerative disease in spine where I have arthritic discs in my L4/L5 and L5/S1. I have a long and dodgy family medical history. My Grandmother […]
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Dinner in 15 minutes
This was our dinner tonight. It took 15 minutes from start to finish. I tossed in finely shredded cabbage because my Mum loves it. However the youngest member of the house wasn’t a fan. The shredded beetroot had me worried and wasn’t my first choice in the prepackaged veggies department. However it was the only […]
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Back on track
After taking time off from blogging I will be posting again. The direction of my blog will stay the same and will be posting about new recipes and exploring craft. Dipping my toes in the blogging world again, so stay tuned.
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I love curry
Here is the best cook book for curries. The Curry Master has loaned me this little beauty and I can’t wait add a new recipe to my … Can’t spell repetwar !
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Mini chocolate brandy fruit cake
Here is my mini fruit cake recipe. 500grams of dried fruit and nuts (raisins, prunes, dates, glazed cherries, citrus peel and walnuts) 1/2 cup expresso coffee 1/2 cup of brandy 80 grams dark chocolate 1 tablespoon of butter 1 tablespoon of cream 1 cup of self raising flour Pinch of nutmeg In a microwave bowl […]