Chicken noodle soup recipe

When I was a kid my mum used to make this for us when we were sick. Being sick over the last few days I asked her to email me the recipe. Mmmm nothing better than a warm homemade soup to make you feel better. ( it would taste even better if my mum was close by to make this for us!)

Ingredients:

Fresh chicken pieces with bones any part but not just wings as you will get the meat off when cooked ( I also use leftover BBQ chicken, just make sure there is enough chicken on the bones)
1 brown onion
1 stick celery
1 carrot
piece of parsnip but not necessary
ground black pepper (coursley ground better)
salt
Method:

Place all ingredients in very large saucepan and cover with cold water adding quite a lot of salt, bring to boil and slowly simmer for about half to 3/4 hour, remove meat from cooked chicken, peel and cut up carrot, strain broth.

Boil egg noodles (wide ribbon noodles) till cooked add cut up chicken and carrot, season with Maggie original seasoning, a must as it tastes great with it!
Enjoy :)

Crocheting Love!

Some people think I'm crazy at the amount of time and effort i go to make things.

As you can see by the pic below, That is the reason why! I LOVE seeing the kids smile with excitement of a new friend to cuddle !!

This spring bunny pattern by Stephanie Jessica Lau is just simply gorgeous!!

Little miss said "oh mum its my favourite!"

hehehe so darn cute!!

you can find the pattern here

Also congrats to MDLO giveaway winners J.Nock, S.Rawlings & P.Tan!!!

I hope you love your crochet hook organiser!! (gee i better get crocheting!)

xxx



Doll stroller revamp tutorial

OK so here is the tutorial on how to make a new doll stroller liner.

This is the 1st tutorial i have done, so if you cant understand it or i have left something out please let me know. Also if you would like the pattern message me and i can see what i can do.

I need to find a pattern making software

Materials you will need:

Seam picker

some scrap fabric

sewing machine

sewing scissors

11/2 meters of bias tape binding

OK 1st step is a bit of a drag. I Hate unpicking seams!!

Grab your seam picker and unpick the bias tape that runs around the whole lining.

The old fabric is now your template, so now lay out the old pieces of fabric on top of your new fabric and cut around.  (There is no need for a seam allowance.)

Grab your rectangle piece of fabric and fold over the long side of the fabric 1/2inch. Then run over it with a warm iron.

Next place the rectangle piece along the bottom of the curved piece of fabric. Wrong sides facing together. So the folded piece is facing inwards.

Now sew along the three outer sides and  7cm in the middle (see pic below)

This now creates two little pockets that will slip over the bottom of the stroller

:/ mind the bad worn off nail polish!

Now this is when the kids started going crazy and my sewing machine started to go bonkers!!

I have only just taken pictures so please ignore the binding, that step is comimg.

Lay the large back piece face up with the smaller end up the top and the wider end at the bottom. Place the curved piece of fabric on top right side down. Yo are now going to pin the curved end to the the wide bottom part of the back piece. (OMG does that make sense?? )

I start pinning the out side, middle then in between. I have numbered the picture below so you get more of an idea on where the pins go.

Sew together

Grab your binding and sew it over the seam  where you have just sewn.

(i missed this step because i was feeling Rather frustrated with my sewing machine)

Now you would attach the straps that kept the doll in. Making sure the bias tape is facing in.

again i didn't do this as my little miss gets so frustrated when her doll gets stuck.

 Now sew your bias tape all around the outside of the lining.

Cut two strips of binding measuring 8cm. Fold in half and sew on top two corners.

Then just pop the straps over the stroller handles and slip the little pockets on the under side of lining on the bottom part of stroller.

and there you go a lovely new stroller lining.

I do hope this tutorial was easy to follow.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to message me

:)

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I will be giving away one in your choice of colours!!

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Doll stroller revamp

Little Miss's stroller was looking a bit worse for wear so i decided it was time to get rid of the old yuck, moldie and sun faded lining. I didn't really want to throw the whole thing out and buy a new one especially when i had some cute scrap fabric lying around.

Much better i think :)

I was going to add the straps but the kiddies are going a bit crazy and my sewing machine wasn't behaving. I think its a bit better without it anyway because now little miss doesnt get frusterated trying to get dollies legs in!

If you would like a tutorial on how to do this please leave a message and ill do a post or email the tutorial.

Wow, what a hectic few weeks!!!

Moving is such a stressful time, packing,cleaning,unpacking & cleaning again!!

The last few weeks i have been trying to find our routine again.

My little man has started pre school, which has been interesting. He loves it!! So that is a relief, Its also a little sad for me. He has always been very attached to me, I was expecting him flip out come time for me to leave but nope he just told me "you can go now mummy" before his class had even started.

I'm so happy that he is having fun and finding new friends though. It defiantly makes me appreciate him all that more & reminds me that life flys by far to quickly, so spend more time with him rather than worrying about how much house work i have to do.

So i have not had much time to craft. I find my self so on edge when i don't find time to do some sewing or crocheting. Doing crafty things or baking is my way to relax.

I did manage an hour  of crocheting yesterday.

I made a sweet little crochet scarf for little miss

you can find the super easy pattern here

Now that we are in chilly Canberra, i have started making some soups. I just love soups on cold days, the smell wafting through the house mmm makes me feel so cosy.

These are my two favourite soups. They are always a hit in the MDLO house.

Pumpkin soup recipe

Pea & ham recipe

Well now that things have slowed down i hope to get some more time to blog some crafty goodness.

xxx

Pinterest pic of the week

Honestly i haven't had much time to post some great crafts and recipes etc.

haha i should just call my blog "pinterest pic of the week!"

I promise though, as soon as we are settled into our new house, I will find my sewing machine and wood work tools and post some fabulous things!!

1. The most Devinne girls bed from Sweet Pea and Willow 2. This gorgeous little girl reminds me of my little miss

, pretty dresses & mummy's heels  3. DIY princess crown 4. I love anything Dior

5. I cant wait to go back to work to dress up and wear pretty dresses and shoes!! I will be making this skirt, just perfect for work.



Win an apple Ipad 2!!

OMG!!! I won two singlets from I'm a Princess!!

After all the packing ,organising, cleaning and attending to a sick daughter and husband ( and not feeling 100% myself )

Winning two appliqué singlets was such a lovely surprise!!

I cant wait to receive them! Little miss 2 has chosen which ones she likes. I cant wait to see how excited she gets. (she is such a girly girl )

Yay there will be more games tonight so please head over to
Tout Mon Amour

and you could win too :)
Also  tonight the competition to win an Ipad 2 closes!!!

So what are you waiting for??? Go visit Chicoco - girls wear inspired by all things French, Vintage and Shabby Chic and check out some AMAZING stores!

xxx