| CHRISTMAS PRIZEAPOLOOZA 2019 | What a Nourishing Christmas

Posted in The Nest giveaways by centralwestnest

A Nourishing Mix is run by Erin Lovegrove who has been a Thermomix consultant for over 4 years and a team leader for over 3 years.

Erin and other local consultants cover all your Thermomix needs in Bathurst, Orange and all over the Blue Mountains.

Erin says her team help people discover how the smart connected TM6 can help you spend less time in the kitchen and more time on things that matter! Getting back to basics and cooking real food fast through in home Cooking Experiences to help you and a couple of friends discover together the possibilities of the Thermomix!

The TM6 is the first all in one appliance on the market with over 50,000 integrated recipes utilising guided cooking that you can utilise to plan your weekly meal plan, shopping list and create your own recipe collections!

The introduction of the new TM6 this year has enhanced even more features to our previous models including high heat mode for sugar works and caramelisation! Slow Cook mode, Sous Vide Mode, Fermentation mode, Kettle mode and now a pre clean mode! The Thermomix TM6 replaces over 20 different appliances in your kitchen and helps you save time, maintain a healthy lifestyle and save money on your weekly groceries!

To discover all the features of the TM6 you can book in a cooking experience with your local Consultant! Plus, at the moment you can get the absolutely best Christmas present with 24 Months interest free (36 months interest free until 16th December 2019!)

Get in contact with Erin (and the team today!):

| Phone: 0403 161 602 |

| Email: erinlovegrove.thermomix@gmail.com |

| Website: thermomix.com.au |

| Facebook: @ANourishingMix

| Instagram: @erinsnourishingmix

Erin and the team are offering one very lucky nester a 6 piece kitchen toolkit includes kitchen scissors, vegetable peeler, icecream scooper and 3 paring knives. Perfect for camping BBQs, picnics, travelling or keeping sharp knives tucked away from little fingers! (valued at $100) PLUS a copy of our brand new BBQ cookbook, enviro bag and round 2.6 litre Thermoserver. Total prize value: $320!!!

If you want to be in the running then all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of A Nourishing Mix as well as The Central Nest’s facebook page and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 19 December 2019.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> The Central Nest Christmas Prizeapolooza 2019 terms and conditions.

11Dec2018

{Christmas Prizeapolooza 2018} Thermocelebrating Christmas this year

Posted in The Nest giveaways by centralwestnest

As you all know I am part of the Thermomix fan club. There is absolutely no point denying it and I am happy to invite on board for this year’s Christmas prizeapolooza the beaut team from Bathurst Thermomix

My lovely consultant is Erin Lovegrove but there are plenty around to help you! The Bathurst Thermomix team provide in home cooking experiences to help you discover how you can cook with ease, save time in the kitchen, save money on your weekly budget as well as cater to a wide range of diets and food allergies.

If you are interested, you can talk to the Bathurst Thermomix team about earning your very own thermomix when you sign up as a consultant. Not only can you have flexible working opportunities but you can also earn some extra income for the family budget!

One the best things about the Bathurst Thermomix team is that they provide ongoing support to all customers to help them get the most out of their Thermomix. This is done through cooking experiences, local cooking classes and workshops.

The Bathurst Thermomix team are an amazing group of consultants who are passionate about health, cooking and their Thermomix and would love to help you too discover the possibilities in your kitchen and change your life!

Get in contact with Erin (and the team today!):

| Phone: 0403 161 602 |

| Email: erinlovegrove.thermomix@gmail.com |

| Website: thermomix.com.au |

| Facebook: @ANourishingMix

| Instagram: @erinsnourishingmix

Erin and the team are offering one very lucky nester the most popular of prizes. You can get your mitts on one of the highly coveted super cute battery-operated Toy TM5 Thermomixs. This little machine allows the mini-chef in your life to help mix and blend, play and pretend in the kitchen. They are only now being released in Australia and you could be one of the very first to have one in your home!

If you want to be in the running for one for your little master chef then all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of A Nourishing Mix as well as The Central Nest’s facebook page and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 20 December 2018.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> Christmas Prizeapolooza 2018 Rules

11Dec2017

{Christmas Prizeapolooza 2017} A Nourishing Christmas

Posted in The Nest giveaways by centralwestnest

I have had my thermomix for a little while now but it wasn’t until I came across Erin Lovegrove from A Nourishing Mix that I really learnt how versatile and useful the ‘thermo’ could be.

A Nourishing Mix literally helps change people’s lives by unleashing the possibilities in their very own kitchen. Erin says that just by having a simple cooking demonstration at home you can see firsthand the increase in time, health, energy and money that the thermo can help you gain. What I personally love is the rockin’ customer service I have received from the Thermomix Bathurst team, they are always there to help make sure you are getting the most from your machine. Especially with the introduction of the cook-key this year they are helping to make life just a little bit easier! The cook-key has over 26,000 recipes!!!

Thermomix have consultants all across the Central West that can assist you. If you don’t already have a Thermomix consultant, you can just request a local consultant by visiting the Thermomix in Australia website: https://www.thermomix.com.au/how-to-purchase/contact-us/

Plus, in case you want to jump on board and actually sell your own thermomix they are offering a free business kit until 31 December 2018. Maybe it could be a great way for you to earn a little extra spending money for the new year?

If you want a more nourishing mix in your life check out:

| Phone: 0403 161 602 |

| Email: Erinlovegrove.thermomix@gmail.com |

| Facebook: @anourishingmix |

Erin and the local Thermomix girls are eager to sprinkle a little Christmas magic around so are giving away a much sought after kitchen toolkit valued at $100 as well as an Indian Curry Bowl Pack (13cm & 17cm) valued at $63.90!

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of A Nourishing Mix as well as The Central Nest’s facebook pages and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Wednesday 20 December 2017.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> Christmas Prizeapolooza 2017 Rules

3Dec2016

{Christmas Prizeapolooza 2016} Give the gift of some Thermo loving this Christmas

Posted in The Nest giveaways by centralwestnest

A little over a year ago the hubs won some massive brownie points and ordered me a Thermomix. Now I don’t want to sound all ‘thermo-cult’ but, well, I bloody love it!

One of the best things that came from this purchase was not only the rockin’ machine but also the wonderful service offered by thermomix consultant Sally Hyland. I simply cannot recommend her enough.

Thermomix has some exciting things in the pipeline for 2017 like the launch of the Thermomix Cooking Experience. I love that Thermomix is never standing still and always looking for the next big thing. One new change is the gift registry option so instead of elcrappo wedding gifts you can actually get goooood gifts! I love this idea! So basically now is a fantastic time to give your local consultant a call to find out more!

Your local Thermomix consultant can also help you with your Christmas gifts (just make sure you order by 12 December !) you could give your loved ones (or yourself!) a new cookbook, some new bakeware or even a gift voucher.

Plus, if you are looking for some more cash in the new year why not consider working with thermomix and jumping onboard the Thermomix train?

To get your Christmas just a little bit sweeter your local thermomix team is offering one lucky nester the chance to win a complete Rose Gold Baking Kit! Woah! This includes a set of 3 baking trays (the smallest even fits in the Varoma), a set of two cake tins (again fits in the Varoma so you can create steaming cheesecakes or delicious sticky date puddings in the thermo) as well as some precut parchment paper! As if that’s not enough there is also a thermomat, a silicone snack mould, an oven mat and a 12 hole muffin tray! Oh, my baby cheeses!!

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of The Central Nest’s facebook pages and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 22 December 2016.

To see the full terms and conditions go here Christmas Prizeapolooza Rules

29Sep2016

{The Nest Loves} 12 things I couldn’t live without – Spring 16 Edit

Posted in Great pieces by centralwestnest

These are a few of my favourite things as we head into Spring 2016.

Ronda Rousey – My Fight Your Fight

This book has been a great companion of mine as we pop through into Spring. An easy reading, yet surprisingly inspirational read about one of the fiercest woman in the world. You can grab a copy from Booktopia.

2. Celine Shadow Sunglasses

Love is these sunglasses. They are fantastic this time of the year as they are not too dark unlike a few of my other pairs. Definitely an investment worth having.

3. Thermomix

Once the spring fruit starts sprouting I love using the thermo to make jams and marmalades. Waste not want not and all that.

4. CR Mug

Coffee. Coffee. Coffee. Spring, summer, winter, autumn I need it for them all. Get yours from Country Road.

5. Samsung S7 Edge

I am never far from my phone it is my camera, my watch, my distraction, my calendar and above all it’s just mine.

6. ViraproX Lip Care

I tried this recently as a sample and since then have become a solid convert. It moisturises without being sticky and helps keep away bloody pesky cold sores. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

7. Fresh Flowers

These really are the simplest way to make your days happier. I love nothing more than spying a bunch of brightly coloured petals standing tall in the middle of the dining table. If you can’t be outside, bring the outside in! We loves these gorgeous posies from Vanessa Pringle Floral Designs

8. Bad sheets give me the shits

Waking up in good sheets makes for better days. Trust me on that. Good sheets are worth their weight (x a bazillion) in gold. I am currently lusting after the cool grey linen sheets from the team at InBed

9. Australian House & Garden

My not so secret indulgence is losing myself in the beautifully curated pages of this magazine with a cup of tea and a strict do not disturb mummy policy for an hour at a time. I always come away afterwards feeling inspired and happy.

10. Clinique Moisture Surge Intense cream

Makes your face prettier and stuff. Especially after all the artificial heating in winter.

11. Tiffany & Co Coin Purse

I was given this beautiful little gift a few years ago by some gorgeous girlfriends of mine. I love pulling it out about this time every year because it fits so perfectly in my little handbag that can just be swung over my shoulder in a summer dress. Easy Breezy.

12. My Kikki-K Planner

This is literally the only thing that keeps my days ticking over and me not crumbling into a sad sack of shakiness in the corner. All my information in one stop. Job Done. Get yours from Kikki-k today.

What are your faves?

7Jan2016

{The Nest Favourites} The things we love twenty fifteen edit.

Posted in The Nest Reviews by centralwestnest

2015 was a really big year for our little nest, we welcomed our new little birdie, Coco and celebrated kid-bird’s graduation from kindy before heading to big school soon!

It has been a wonderful year filled with friendship, love and the best kind of sleepless nights.

Here are a few of our favourite things from 2015:

Stink it

The Glasshouse Bordeaux vanilla noir diffuser is a welcome addition to our home this year. Offering small hints of vanilla, dark chocolate and hazelnut it smells delicious.

You can grab your Glasshouse product online or from Sassy My Style.

We love it because it envelops our nest with touches of velvety reds from the vineyards of south-west France, it has notes of refreshing vanilla, dark chocolate and rich hazelnut. Each time I walk past it I feel like I am in an expensive boutique! Plus, it hides the stink of baby poo and regurgitated milk stink that seems to permeate our home.

Run it

I am loving myself sick in my new pumped up kicks. My new loves are the Asics Gel-Nimbus 17 NYC and I got them from The Athletes Foot

They are bouncy and comfy and totes rad.

Plus they tick all the boxes with support, flexibility and general durability.

Sleep it

Early in 2015 we purchased two of the Polly Beds from our friends at Incy Interiors for our toddler-bird and our kid-bird. They share a room and they have been brilliant.

Not only are the Polly Beds whimsical and coloured like lollypops they are sturdy and comfy. We have had adults who stay in the beds comment on how wonderful they are.

* NOTE not actual photo of our beds as they are currently covered with barbies, batman costumes and a moody toddler.

What makes the Polly Beds even better is the fact that are adjustable and are quite high. This means that I am able to utilise the storage space beneath them. We have stored all old clothes as well as the barbies, Sylvanian Families and dress-ups underneath. Plus one of my mates did the ultimate hack and used an IKEA bookcase on its side for storage straight under the bed. GENIUS.

Plus they look totally amaze.

Wear it

One splurge this year that I am completely loving HARD are my Celine Shadow Sunglasses.

Whilst not the darkest lenses in my collection that just ooze modern cool. Each time I put them on I instantly feel a smidge bit hip.

Wrap it

The bestest most greatest thing I have ever discovered during my parenting journey are the Love To Dream – Wrap Me Ups.

They are without a doubt the best investment we have made. We have used these little miracle workers with all three of the little pink dragons and they have ensured many dreams from the littlest ones.

They are safe, help prevent SIDS and allow your little bambino to relax in a natural position.

LOVE. LOVE. LOVE.

Light it

Being on trend can be expensive but our latest find from Kmart is the complete opposite.

The Copper and Wood Lamp is a steal at only $20 and is bang on trend.

It is adjustable and fits beautifully on the side corner of my ~~mess~~ desk.

Cook it

Admittedly I am not the world’s best cook and by best cook I mean I once burned steamed vegetables so bad that they near caught on fire. Having said that, since having my Thermomix I am a bloody champ in the kitchen. I blitz and mince and puree like a kween!

It is a pretty exxy purchase price but I use it A WHOLE LOAD. Even just the ability to make spag-bog on Thursday after swimming lessons but before basketball in 15 minutes is worth it for me. I can add a multitude of vegies and the little birdies don’t even know!

The best feature for our little nest has without a doubt been the ability to make baby food. No longer do we buy baby food we simply add whatever we are eating to thermorelda and BAM SHAZAM she has dinner. We have not purchased pre-made baby food at all this time around and I certainly am loving that in the hip-pocket.

Work it

I got given a FitBit Charge HR and I love it.

The best bit about having one is that it helps keep you on track. I find that little bit of motivation when you are able to see how much you have moved during the day is brilliant.

Plus it tells the time, your heart rate and a whole bunch of other important stuff.

Having said that, the actual best part about the FitBit Charge HR is the fact that it tracks your sleep cycle. Sounds so not exciting but it is fantastic when the the hubby-bird says things like “Ah, the baby-bird slept well last night didn’t she” and without saying a word I simply show him my sleep graph and how many times his magical sleeping baby actually woke and needed attention.

Love it

The brilliant Chi Khi kidswear line launched this year and our little birdie has worn her Chi Khi messy dot romper and beanie more than anything else in her wardrobe.

So, she has grown a smidgen since this was taken and by a smidgen I mean like 10 kilos.

It is fabulous from a mama point of view because it has a zipper that undoes from the bottom which make early morning changes easy and now that she is getting around it has sensational protection for her little knees.

I just wish they made these in big human size.

So what are you faves this year nesters?

10Mar2015

{Locally Found} Finally a Bathurst Thermomix Cooking Class!

Posted in Locally found, The Nest Can Cook by centralwestnest

Thermomix’s are EVERYWHERE.

Whether you got one. Want one. Don’t even know if you need one, but you know you still want one. Then this class is for you.

The Cooking with Thermomix – Easter Edition Bathurst class is on as follows:

When: Thursday 26 March 2015

Time: 7pm to 9pm

Where: Bathurst Girl Guide Hall, Cnr Charlotte and William Streets, Bathurst

Price: $20 per person

You will discover a wide variety of meals that you can create. The class covers the basics, then moves to the more advanced stuff! There will be hints and tips to help save you time, energy and money in the kitchen.

This class is suitable for all Thermomix owners and those who want to learn a little more.

If you bring a non-Thermomix owner you receive entry to win a Thermoserver. Also your ticket includes a lucky door prize!

Bookings are essential.

Enquiries:

Sally Hyland
0414 822 751
sal.thermomix@gmail.com

See you there Nesters!

9Mar2015

{The Nest Cooks} Sunday Bakeday

Posted in The Nest Can Cook by centralwestnest

I am trying this new thing, basically to make life easier I am trying to bake on Sundays so that during the week for the hubby-bird’s lunches I have food already made so it is as simple as pulling from the freezer and chucking it into his bag.

Plus, I have snacks on standby the the little birdies when the dreaded hunger monster appears. I really enjoy knowing what ingredients are going into their little bellies.

This week we stumbled across a great recipe from the team at The Road To Loving My Thermo Mixer for Apple Crumble muffins.

They are delicious! Plus, they look WAY impressive (like, look tots harder to make than what they really are!)

You can find the recipe here -> Apple Crumble Muffins

Now, do not fear if you are yet to purchase a Thermomix (or similar) because the brilliant team at The Road To Loving My Thermo Mixer offer a non-Thermomix version as well!

Happy cooking Nesters!

16Feb2015

{The Nest Laughs} The Katering Show reviews the Thermomix

Posted in The Nest Can Cook, This is life by centralwestnest

A few months ago I received a Thermomix from my very generous hubby-bird and to say I am addicted to it is an understatement.

Like if I had to choose between it and I don’t know, like one of my children I would probably hesitate.

The fantastic comedic duo Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan have put together the most hilarious ‘review’ of the Thermomix.

I kid you not, when I say you may wee a smidge when watching this. It is sidesplitting-probably-need-to-work-on-my-pelvic-muscles funny.

P.S If you are my infant person reading this in years to come from some therapist’s office, I am tots joking about not choosing my child over the Thermerelda. I always choose you.

9Sep2014

{The Nest Can Cook} Steam up your Thermomix

Posted in Locally found, Organise your nest, The Nest Can Cook, The nest eats by centralwestnest

If you are one of the VERY lucky owners of a Thermomix (or intend to be part of the exclusive club shortly!) then this is for you..

Cooking with Varoma – Orange (NSW) Saturday 18 October 1:00 PM (120 mins)

Price: $20.00 per person (plus 30c booking fee)

Where: Parkview Hotel Function Room – 281 Summer Street, Orange NSW 2800

Reason: Discover the full potential of your Thermomix by mastering the art of cooking with steam. Learn new recipes that demonstrate the versatility of using your Varoma and impressive multi-layer cooking. You will learn to make:

Green Smoothie
Capsicum and sundried tomato dip
Gluten free bread (tasting only)
Chickpea soup
Warm chicken, pumpkin and couscous salad
Meatloaf with red sauce
Fruity dream
Torta caprese
Lemon cupcakes with citrus syrup
Sticky date puddings

The class is suitable for new owners and those who just want to have a look. Includes a lucky door prize! Bookings and prepayment essential. Cookbooks available to purchase at the class. Cash only. BOOK NOW

ENQUIRES:
Sarah Jeffery
0431 156 992
sarah@hodgkins.com.au or your local Consultant

Happy Cooking Nesters!