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Life With Janet

Notes & Nibbles from My Scrapbook

Author: Janet

This blog is my creative scrapbook and journal—a Kiwi’s take on food, travel, and life’s little moments.

Easy Peach Melba Layer Dessert with Tim Tam Crunch

Image• Posted on August 11, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Monthly Newsletter: Summing Up July 2025

Image• Posted on August 8, 2025 by Janet

Why Do My Photo File Names Change When I Upload from My Phone?

Image• Posted on August 8, 2025June 16, 2025 by Janet

Slow-Baked Lamb Shanks with Garlic and Port

Image• Posted on August 4, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

How to Stop WordPress from Loading the Same Photo Twice

Image• Posted on August 1, 2025June 16, 2025 by Janet

Fun Snickers Peanut Butter Oat Slice Recipe – Peanut Butter, Caramel and Chocolate

Image• Posted on July 28, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

How Do You Know the Size of an Image?

Image• Posted on July 25, 2025June 16, 2025 by Janet

Blog Tips: Speeding Things Up and Keeping It Simple

Image• Posted on July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 by Janet

Delicious Knotted Cinnamon Buns Recipe

Image• Posted on July 12, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Going Further with WordPress — Upgrades, One-Page Blogs & My Tips

Image• Posted on July 11, 2025July 3, 2025 by Janet

Easy Microwave Sweetcorn Chowder – A Cosy Winter Soup

Image• Posted on July 9, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Playing Around with the Lose It! App

Image• Posted on July 7, 2025July 8, 2025 by Janet

Why I Use Landing Pages on My Blog and How Categories Help

Image• Posted on July 4, 2025July 3, 2025 by Janet
One beautifully frosted cupcake with sprinkles, placed on a delicate vintage plate, adding a touch of elegance to your treat.

A Basic Vanilla Cupcake Recipe – Easy, No-Fuss & Perfect for Icing

Image• Posted on July 2, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Easter Week in the Bay of Islands – Wild Weather, Warm Company

Image• Posted on June 30, 2025September 19, 2025 by Janet

What Should I Post on My Blog? (Hint: It’s More Than You Think)

Image• Posted on June 27, 2025June 16, 2025 by Janet

Easy Vine Tomato Salad with Hummus Yoghurt and Capers – My Curry Club Contribution

Image• Posted on June 25, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Our Matariki Meander Through the City

Image• Posted on June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 by Janet

How to Set Up a Free Website on WordPress (The Basics)

Image• Posted on June 20, 2025June 19, 2025 by Janet

Easy Microwave Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding – A Favourite Winter Family Dessert

Image• Posted on June 18, 2025January 7, 2026 by Janet

Why I Walk — and Why It Helps

Image• Posted on June 16, 2025July 1, 2025 by Janet

Easy Lemon Peach Trifle Recipe

Image• Posted on June 13, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Eating Out Without Going Overboard (Too Much)

Image• Posted on June 9, 2025July 8, 2025 by Janet

Get Ready For Your Visit To The Taj Mahal

Image• Posted on June 8, 2025December 17, 2025 by Janet

My Tried and True Tips for Better Cakes – Every Time!

Image• Posted on June 6, 2025June 16, 2025 by Janet

How I Format Recipes on My Blog — Without Plugins or Paid Tools

Image• Posted on June 4, 2025January 7, 2026 by Janet

Why I Keep a “Fat Photo” on My Desk

Image• Posted on June 2, 2025July 8, 2025 by Janet

Chicken Satay Meatballs – An Easy Dinner That Everyone Liked

Image• Posted on May 31, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Weight Loss, Baking, and Finding the Balance

Image• Posted on May 28, 2025June 6, 2025 by Janet

Cherry Blossom Adventure in Japan: A Travel Diary

Image• Posted on May 24, 2025June 17, 2025 by Janet

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Hey there! I’m Janet, based in Auckland, New Zealand, where I live with hubby Basker and our daughter Nisha.

I love baking and sharing simple, tasty recipes. I also enjoy planning travel adventures, creating handy Google Sheets templates, and jotting down a few thoughts and quotes that make me pause and smile.

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