The husband spent last weekend with the boys camping. Whilst it did mean certain credit in the ‘Anna Bank’, it also meant three nights (and long days) kid wrangling solo. Truthfully, I was actually looking forward to that big bed all to myself. I planned ahead and sorted a couple of play dates, long walks,…
Time For the Talk?
Well, my brain certainly flipped to panic mode when I found this beside my daughter’s kinder bag recently!! I know it’s a great time to start opening the dialogue about women and our incredible bodies, but, “Lord have Mercy,” screamed my brain. “5! She is only 5!!!” And perhaps more importantly, “Where did she find…
CRAP HOUSEWIFE
Yesterday, I produced a sparkler candle for my 7 year old’s birthday cake. I was excited to see his little face when the sparkles would begin to pop and sizzle. It had the number 8 on it. I had absent mindedly grabbed the number 8….to go on my shop bought Woolies mud cake. Because I…
HOW TIM TAMS KEEP OUR MARRIAGE TOGETHER
More and more lately, I am beginning to realise that staying married is something to celebrate. Today I am taking the time to share with you my ‘special’ survival tips on the occasion of our 10 year wedding anniversary. Tell your partner to charge their phone. Keep it switched on. Don’t keep it on silent all day….
Happy Holidays : Things to do with the kids in Melbourne
Right now I have a hand ruled and written 2 week calendar on my kitchen bench. I am so old school, but I need a constant visual of my upcoming September Holidays Survival Guide. Yes; I cannot wait to skip the crazy morning rush and relax with my kids, HOWEVER, I do know that I…
Jurassic Creations : Holiday outings in Melbourne
Last Saturday, the husband, Apatosaurus, ditched us to go to the Races. His loss. This left me rolling on a skeleton staff of one parent/two kids, so we stomped on down to the St Kilda Triangle to visit the incredible prehistoric world of Jurassic Creatures. This was a gifted entry for myself and the kids…
QUEEN B AND ME
Life is good. How do I know this? Earlier today I was having a mini mind melt-down. I was cranky and cursing wildly under my breath. My 5 year old daughter quickly hauled me into line when I went waaaaay over the line and dared to utter, ‘STUPID,’ which we all know is a BIG…
Kmart Toy Testers: It’s a thing!
A toy tester? Ummmm….absolute NO BRAINER! Yes, please, Kmart Australia. Whilst I quickly scanned the email for mention of a Mummy Wine tester (sadly omitted), I perhaps won the quick draw for the fastest RSVP reply email! Last Saturday, our kids were treated to an afternoon of play, donning the cutest little lab coats as…
CAN DO WITH CANVAS CHAMP : PHOTO CUSHION
COMPETITION BELOW COMPETITION BELOW COMPETITION BELOW COMPETITION BELOW Sometimes you just need a cuddle. Yesterday I received my new snuggle in the mail….and it was a 16″ x 16″ Photo Cushion. Let me explain…. How many photos of fabulous moments do you have clogging up your phone storage? If you’re anything like me, you keep frantically…
MY TIME IN TRUE CRIME (MY PODCAST OBSESSION)
I once had a serious addiction to Tic Tacs. Not a word of a lie. There may have been other obsessive tendencies along the way, but most recently I have become addicted to Podcasts. Why? Because I can listen to them at my own pace and drown out the noise around me; whilst I chop…