The 12 Best Christmas Movies to Watch During the Holidays

12 best christmas movies to watch during the holidays

Christmas is just a couple of weeks away and I admit, my excitement levels are building. Finally! I’ll have an excuse to watch all my favorite Christmas movies. Here in Australia, Christmas is not a time of log fires, hot cocoa and ice rimmed windows. Instead, it tends to be hot. Sometimes very hot. And, always, there’s …

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Apple Pie and Birthday Candles

  Apple pie and birthday candles might seem an odd combination to most people but, apple pie is generally what my daughter asks for when it comes to the sort of birthday cake she’d like. I reckon that’s lucky for me because I’m a functional baker, not an artistic one. I happily marvel at the birthday …

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