Pears are in season and abundant at the moment, so it’s the perfect opportunity to use them in some baking and whip up a batch of these delicious Vanilla & Pear Muffins. This muffin recipe is so easy to bake, and the results are always yummy! Enjoy as an afternoon tea treat, they are perfect with a cup of tea….
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If you are looking for a quick and easy to prepare meal that the whole family will love look no further than my tasty Coconut Chicken Strips. It’s my elevated version of the ubiquitous chicken nugget with the added bonus that there is no messy frying involved. The kids will love them, and with the addition of a spicy dipping…
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If you’re planning the trip of a lifetime, you probably have a lot to think about. From booking flights and accommodation, to sorting out your visas, and packing your backpack. But there is one thing you may have forgotten about – an emergency first aid kit. Seasoned travellers are spontaneous by nature, but having a fully-stocked first aid kit on-hand…
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As many of you ‘Potterheads’ would know, July is Harry Potter’s Birthday month. So it was very apt that I finally share the photos of Emma’s Harry Potter themed Birthday Party. I’ve got lots of great budget friendly ideas for decor, activities and party food, all inspired by the Harry Potter books and movies. If you’ve been following along, you…
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We’re huge fans of dumplings here at My Poppet. In fact, the kiddo is crazy for them! Luckily for us, there’s a multitude of fantastic dumpling joints in Melbourne that can satisfy our cravings when we get a hankering, but none quite like Drumplings. Drumplings is no ordinary dumpling shop, its offerings are slightly wacky, like if Willy Wonka got…
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Always dreamt of jumping out of a giant birthday cake? Fancied swimming in a pool full of pink bubbles? Maybe even having a confetti shower? Well your wildest dreams can finally become a reality at Melbourne’s newest immersive experience with a very sweet twist – Sugar Republic. Aptly housed in a historic building that was once home to MacRobertson Steam…
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We all know the much loved story of a certain boy wizard who for seven years went to a certain magic school and conquered evil. But what about the rest of the kids, just trying to stay out of trouble at a school that proves to be very dangerous for children? PUFFS is a hilarious play about those kids who’s…
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Bake these easy Butterbeer Cupcakes for your next Harry Potter themed party or event. A few choice pre-made ingredients help you magic up these cupcakes quicker than a House Elf! What is Butterbeer? No Harry Potter party is complete without one of the wizarding world’s favourite beverage treats, Butterbeer! It’s a sweet drink sold at taverns in the Harry Potter…
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When you walk into an exhibition and the first artwork that greets you is a Van Gogh, you know you are in for a visual treat. MoMA at NGV: 130 Years of Modern and Contemporary Art is an international exclusive which features more than 200 works from New York’s iconic Museum of Modern Art. Co-Curated by teams at MoMA and…
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Now that the weather is cooling off it’s the perfect opportunity to gather the whole family around that table and enjoy a delicious Sunday Roast. I love a good roast lunch and it’s really not as much work to make as you think. With my Lazy Gal’s Guide to the Ultimate Sunday Roast Lunch, you’ll be hosting a stress free…
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