5 (stupid) Baking mistakes I have made
November 30, 2021I am not the best baker. As in, I can bake something from a packet mix, follow the recipe exactly and still have it turn out a complete flop. I have a few recipes that I make regularly, and those I can make very well. I can (sort of) bake a cake out of a packet mix. Here are some of my mistakes and how you can learn from them. Not turning the oven on (or not turning it on high enough) Yes, apparently to bake banana bread in the oven, you need to turn the thing on. And yes,…
How to stay positive and do well during exams
Getting towards the end of the year means that exams are being piled on students and this can be really stressful. Trying to get good grades (or at least pass) puts a lot of pressure on students and can make…
Do Hard Things – A Must-Read Book to Challenge and Inspire Teens
Recently I have discovered the world of audiobooks. Previously I assumed that I wouldn’t like someone else reading a book to me. And to a certain extent, I still don’t. When it comes to a fictional story I find imagining…
DIY gifts small enough to fit in an envelope
You’ve written that letter. You read it over and think to yourself that it’s good enough. But its not seeming very special. Maybe, like me, when you were younger, you received money from your Grandparents through the mail, and the…
The lost art of letter writing
As a child it was I always thought it was so cool to get a letter in the mail. It didn’t happen very much, but when it did, it was overjoyed. I never thought to write a letter myself. For…
Wonderful Waffles
Want some more recipes? This one is my favourite. I have this really cute waffle iron that makes the waffles shaped like hearts, which makes it perfect for valentines day and anniversary etc. I would make this every day if…
A weekend away at Mt Tamborine
Hey! I had an amazing weekend at Mt Tamborine in the Goldcoast hinterland. It was so nice to get away from all the stress and busyness of school. I come here every year and it is like, the best place…
Goodbye 2020|A recap of the year that changed everything
Dear 2020, You caught us all by surprise. I remember our principal saying in a speech in the first week of school that we should all have 20/20 vision. That we should be able to see ahead into the future…
My Braces Experience
Hey there! It is super common to get braces these days, and so many of my friends wanted to know what they feel like, so I thought that I would share my experience. I have had a piece of metal…
Chocolate and banana crepes
Pancake day! My Saturday morning often begins with some sort of pancake, waffle or crepe- not the most healthy breakfast, but it certainly is yum (most of the time). Today I made my favourite breakfast- Crepes. You can literally put…
FREE wallpapers for your desktop
Hello! Recently I was doing looking for some new wallpapers for my laptop and I simply couldn’t find any I like, so I decided to make some of my own. Since I was working on Canva I decided to try…
