100 days of Thrift check in - Day 6

Hey would you look at that! I have a post to write! In all seriousness though it has been quite a busy week, lots of long days in the office leave me in a mood to do utterly nothing when I get home. In fact the boy has bitched me out since he cooked more then I did this week, though two of those nights were merely me asking him to cook, and then eating scrambled eggs around 8 when I decided I had waited long enough.

So how has the challenge been coming along? Well it is day six today and it's only early morning. So far I've found this weekend to be quite easy to get through, but that's because it's too hot to leave the house. During the week I had issues, I bought lunch more then I brought it, I'm just not used to having to having to prepare something to bring in. Leftovers are great and all but in this house they're normally snapped up by the boy, and even then we're moving offices in less then a fortnight, so I had to have last meals at some of my favourite places. I am going to be very, very sad when dumplings are no longer within walking distance.

I made a gift for my latest Niece/Nephew who is due in a few weeks, My sister is being a pain and won't let on the gender, We have a theory it's a boy though as her husband is way too happy for it to be another girl. Mind you, the gift is incredibly cute, and so easy to whip up, I bought the kit from Voodoo Rabbit over a year ago, and it was about time I used it. The results are rather cute.

Dr. Seuss Rattle Toy Cube

What I spent:
Dumplings - $10
Pizza - $10 (Boss shouted a beer to go with it)
Japanese Donburi: $12

What's in the kitty:
$60

Lessons learnt?
Plan ahead for lunch. No really, 8:00 am when you're already running late is not the time to scrounge around the cupboard.
Going through old project piles can yield surprising results.

Keep an eye out! We're going to be running a competition early next week and I'd hate for you to miss it!

Link Love: June 2 2012

It's been a while! Lets have some fellow blogger love!

DIY Backlit Canvas Art: Michelle of The Scrap Shoppe takes us through this DIY project, you really have to take a look at how gorgeous it is! I would paint the canvas is pastel colours to make it more interesting with the light off.

Splatter Nail Art Tutorial: Awesome tute by Lisa of Nail Art 101. I am going to buy some straws. As soon as it stops raining!

Lemon Blueberry and Yoghurt Loaf Recipe: How totally yum does that sound? (And finally I found a recipe for my loaf tin!) from Christina at Sweet Pea's Kitchen

Link Love: April 3 2012

Sometimes you just have to share the love.

How to deflate puffy eyes - Has anyone else been having these issues lately? I get seasonal allergies every Autumn, which is a pain because it's my favourite season. (Who doesn't like the colour of the leaves and the extra excuse to buy warm and new clothes?) Katrina Lawrence of Primped shows you how to fix them up.

Mad Men Makeover: You work hard for the wolf whistles - Journalist Marion Power tries out dressing up like they did back in the day to see what it's like how how the public react. It's not as easy as it looks!

Ten uses for Coconut Oil - Coconut oil is becoming a buzzword in the beauty and food industries, here Siobhan O'Connor talks you through ten uses she's found and whether she rates them or not.

Galactic Manicure - Love this look, and it's super easy too! Check out how Adiel does it.

Bought! T2 Turkish Ice tea blends.

I fell in love with home brewed ice tea last summer and have dug out my ice tea jug for the coming warmer months. So today I bought the proper Turkish apple and Turkish Cherry Blends, they smell divine and I can't wait to taste them, I have the Cherry cooling in my fridge as I type.
T2 is also a great place to go and buy Christmas presents, if you have an idea about the tea that someone you love drinks, go and buy them some special blends, the staff are very kind and helpful and you can also grab the brochure that goes through all of the types.

 

T2 Turkish Apple and Turkish Cherry Iced teas

Loving this week: Cadbury Dark Bubbly and Benefit Watt’s Up

I can’t say that this has been the greatest week of my life, new house that has yet to be fully unpacked, immense work stress with no clear end in sight, on top of this whole internet fiasco are leaving me in need of some quality me time at the end of my days. Enter chocolate. I recently discovered Cadbury’s latest flavour and have to say I’m a fan. I love dark chocolate, and it’s been proven to be good for you (in moderation) time and time again. Now to just learn to stop at a few pieces.

Watt’s up is one of Benefit’s latest offerings, a gorgeous suit anyone highlighter in Champaign. It comes in a stick form with a clever built in diffusing brush to help blend the cream to powder product on your face. I think it’s perfect for helping to sculpt your cheekbones with its subtle shimmer. I’m dying to get my hands on it.

Watt's Up! Highlighter by Benefit