Moving House

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I'm well into the throngs of moving house. Everything seems to be going on all at the same time. I have no time to do anything, while doing what seems like nothing. To make matters worse, I've been really ill after collapsing and going into hospital. Two of my kids have also been unwell, which means I've had to run around after sick children while being half-dead myself. Ah, the joys of a motherhood.

If I haven't been to your blog lately, I'm sorry. I can't say that I'll be around soon because I'm also expecting to be without power for a few days (hopefully not) while the new house is being totally rewired.

I'm ill, I'm stressed and I have to work like a horse in the next few days/weeks. Please keep me in your prayers. At the end of the month when we've moved, I have to look forward to the unpacking, painting etc.

I will try to update my blogs whenever possible. I don't want to fall foul of Google by going stagnant, so I'll try my best to post regularly during this down time. I may swing by your sites when I have time. Please bear with me. 

Edible Arrangements For Mother's Day

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Flowers have always been a very welcomed Mother's Day present. Mothers all over the world (here in March, and on the other side of the globe, in May) are given rushed, last minute bunches of flowers when all other  original ideas for mother's day presents have been exhausted.
Nowadays you can give your mother flowers for mother's day (or any other occasion) and still give her an original gift in the mix. This is where edible arrangements come in.

This milk chocolate arrangement comes in a delightful package, in all kinds of shapes and sizes, with a fantastic array of colours and flavours. It's an unforgettable bouquet.

For mothers who can't eat chocolate, or those who like fruit better, here is a splendid arrangement of Fruit Bouquets, Delicious Designs for her. This book inspires you to create the most wonderful edible flower designs. Not only can she admire the setting and arrangement, when she feels the need for a healthy snack, she can tuck in to her heart's content.

And what about the woman who loves reading? This is the ideal edible arrangement! Little Book (Box of 28 Luxury French Chocolates , 7.5 Oz) The packaging are natural wooden boxes which can be used for storage once the chocolates are all gone.

Now, here's one you can easily do yourself. You get the instructions with colour pictures to help you make the perfect home made, edible arrangement. This one is not just for your mother, but will come in handy for get-togethers, weddings and birthdays all year round.

This last one is really exciting. It shows you how to make a large variety of edible centrepieces . Why not make one specially for your mother and blow her away with your talent and dedication. Anyone can do these. The directions are simple and straightforward. This is the perfect edible gift any mother would like to receive. 

Now that you have the links, go ahead and see what you can do to make mother's day special for your mother! 

My Car, My Duct Tape

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It's not easy running and maintaining a car. After buying my current used car, I realised that I had been sold a complete dud. When everything started to fall apart I went back to the dealer, but he said he couldn't help. What did I expect, right?


Two years on and I've fixed or replaced everything including the head gasket (which, of course, wasn't included in the insurance I bought from the dealer). The car, with its new hip replacement, now works well. The last thing left is to fix the electric window on the driver's side, to stop the window winding down whenever it has a mind to. This is where the duct tape comes in.

I don't feel the least bit embarrassed by my duct taped car because I've seen many bumpers, wind mirrors and even exhaust pipes being held up by the stuff. I recently came across a website from which you can get updated pricing for all manner of car repairs and parts. All you have to do is type in the make, model and year and you get pretty good pricing for parts and labour in your local area.  Maybe I should make use of such a service, but I think I want to sell and move on.

I'm still deliberating this decision. After all, I've just got my old car working properly. The odds of buying another used car with a fresh set of its own problems are quite high, even if I just want something practical and medium cost like a Honda Civic  or similar. At least I know where I stand with my own car because every thing that could've gone wrong, has already done so.

The above image is linked from: Los Angeles Auto Repair