Category - D.I.Y

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5 Simple Backyard Upgrades
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Christmas Cookies recipe + D.I.Y gifts

5 Simple Backyard Upgrades

When people think about backyard upgrades, they often think of expensive ‘backyard blitz’ type projects. For many, the task just seems too big! Upgrading your backyard needn’t be expensive or arduous. It could be as simple as new turf, a splash of colour or a new backyard feature. You needn’t call the bank, an earthmover and a landscape architect to give your backyard an upgrade. It can be easy. Simple Backyard Upgrades Check out these five simple tips for upgrading your backyard: Turf Check out your lawn. Does it never look quite right? Can’t seem to get rid of those weeds? It might be high time that you consider re-turfing your backyard. So many backyards are a mish-mash of grass varieties (and a generous mix of weeds!) that really drag down the appearance and functionality of a yard. It’s always worth chatting to a turf expert such as Hanceys Turf…

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Christmas Cookies recipe + D.I.Y gifts

I love Christmas time. Not only for the magic and tinsel but also the food. The warm aromatic spice-filled food. Actually just make that all food. Today I’m sharing with you a very quick and simple recipe for festive cookies that make the perfect gift for teachers, neighbours, plates of food for class parties, etc. They taste like what I imagine Christmas would if it had a flavour. Each bite is full of texture, warm spice and deliciousness. Christmas Cookies recipe INGREDIENTS 1 1/3  cup plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup oats 3/4 cup chocolate buttons/smarties (we used red and green) 3/4 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tbsp McCormick ground Cinnamon 1/2 tsp McCormick ground Nutmeg ½ tsp McCormick ground All Spice 1 egg 1/2 cup melted butter 1 tsp vanilla extract METHOD…

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