2010 CREATING MY GODDESS YEAR

I have just downloaded my copy of this fantastic workbook and planner from the amazing Goddess Leonie
I can't wait to start filling in these gorgeous, colourful pages.
Here's a peek


for more information click here

IN THE KITCHEN

Banana & Berry Bread from The Thrifty Kitchen by Suzanne and Kate Gibbs.
This book is fast becoming my best friend.

Preserving apricots and peaches for out of season yumminess.

What's happening in your kitchen?

psss.... there's a new tutorial over to the right under "tutorials".

FRUIT AND VEG NET BAGS

This tutorial was originally written by myself for the Down To Earth forum.

Level of expertise: Beginner
These bags are designed to put your fruit, vegetables or nuts etc in when visiting the grocery store.
They are kept lightweight and see-through so as not to add to the weight of your produce and so the checkout operator can see what is in them without opening each bag.

You will need:
netting or old net curtains
lightweight cord or shoelaces
safety pin
general sewing supplies
sewing machine

This tutorial is for a large bag, feel free to change the size to suit.

Lets begin....

Cut a piece of netting 29" x 11" and fold the length in half, your measurement will now be 14 1/2" x 11".
Pin the 2 sides (the fabric is slippery).

Sew along the sides in a zigzag stitch for strength.

On one of the top edges sew 2 lines about 1" long from the top edge going down to the centre of the bag.
Cut a small slit in-between these lines of sewing.

Fold the top edge over 1/2" and pin.

Sew along the raw edge in a zigzag stitch to create a pocket to thread the drawstring.

Turn your bag the right way out.
Thread your cord through a safety pin then push the pin through the slit and into the pocket at the top edge of your bag.

Work your way around the bag until you come to the slit again, then push the pin through, take off the pin and cut your cord to the desired length.
If necessary tape the ends of the cord to stop fraying.

Tie the 2 ends of your cord together and you are finished.

Here are 2 of my bags, 1 large and one small.
I use the smaller bags for nuts, dried fruits etc.
The measurement for cutting fabric for the small bag is 16" x 7 1/2".

These bags are quick and easy to make, have fun and know that you are doing one more thing to tread a little more lightly on this earth.

Look what we found in our garden today....

and still more zucchini coming our way.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

I have to ask. So, who's thinking that in 2010 I'll start.....
Why wait?
Make a list of those goals, things you would like to achieve and start now.
Give it a go, don't think "I will have a no spend week starting in 2010" start it now so you don't go and have a spend up just to make you feel like you're not missing out on anything.
Don't decide to start that fitness routine and a healthy new you starting 2010, start this minute and don't give yourself permission to eat junk and laze around until 2010.

So, what are you waiting for?

MY LEGS ARE TIRED

I shouldn't whinge but they are really heavy this morning.

I jumped out of bed at 5:30am to meet my very good friend Julie and drive for 1/2 hour to the beach. We started to jog in the soft sand but quickly realized that a fast walk would be more our pace.

For those of you who love to walk or run on tracks or cement and live near a beach, give it a go in the soft sand. You will feel it a lot quicker, it's hard sweaty work and boy does it feel good.

We had a perfect morning for it today and fast walked/jogged for nearly 2 hours. Next week I'm trying to convince Julie to head up some sand dunes.

AAHHHH MY ASSIGNMENT IS DUE

on the 5th of January. Oh crap, guess what I'm doing between Christmas and New Year.

For those that don't know I have been studying Sports Nutrition through Beck Health and Nutrition in NSW. Some of it I know due to my Personal Training studies, but I wanted a more indepth look at the sports nutrition side mainly for my own training.

Have a safe and happy Christmas and I'll see you in the New Year.
xxxSue