A taste of the Bahamas

A parcel arrived yesterday from the Bahamas. It actually managed to get past customs (just). It had been opened but fortunately nothing was removed...

Here is the lovely recipe book (yum, yum) and some guava shells. Looks great Linda - can't wait to try the recipes and have taste of these yummy guavas. Thanks!

Pets

We recently agreed to look after a dog for some friends. Joshua has been delighted. Bonnie, a small, terrier (9yrs or so) has come to stay for a few months. It has been the focus of every spare minute of late - "Mummy, I think Bonnie is a bit scared" or "Mummy, Bonnie is really hot, her tongue is hanging out!" "Mum I think Bonnie..."

Well today the focus changed. When I arrived home it was "Mum, I have another pet". Well here it is:

playdough carrots as requested

Here are the playdough carrots I made for party bags, as inspired by little sister (and photo requested). I used icing bags (bought a stack on a roll from cake decorating shop) filled them with orange playdough and tied together with bits of green fabric (trying to skimp on having to visit the shops to buy green ribbon;).

The icing bags could also be filled with other things such as sweets (though I tend to dread too many of these, myself...) popcorn, mixed fruit and nuts (check for allergies) or even some gel or bath lotion for a girly party or perhaps marbles (if you could shorten bag or get these cheap...)

Let me know if you think of any other inexpensive, creative fillings as I bought extra for Owen's birthday party... ;)