Check your fire alarms!
A scary moment which made my stomach turn!
My daughter left her mirror close to the window which reflected the sunlight on to her bookshelf. The condensed rays burnt a hole through one of her favourite books, but amazingly it didn't appear to combust into a flame. I would never have thought a misplaced mirror could have the potential to burn our house down.
Served as a timely reminder to test the smoke alarms and check the insurance is up to date!!
I love our boys and girls at the East Coast Bays Volunteer Fire Brigade but am glad they didn't need to visit us today.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
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The tiger who came to tea
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