I have very strict Christmas deco's policy. In so much as it HAS to be December before they are allowed out. Last year I may have gone early by a day because I was a nesting mofo and Rob was away but this year there's still nothing out (must remember to get the Advent Calendar out from the … [Read more...]
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Tales of a 3rd time Mum
November 26, 2015 by 47 Comments
There are ways as a 3rd time that things are SO much better. You are more relaxed, you know that you pretty much won't kill your baby and they will be OK. Ish. You tend not to give a shit about what people think and this can mean that you refuse to read any books on what babies "should" be doing at … [Read more...]
I love the noise you make when you shut up
November 25, 2015 by 24 Comments
Did you watch the ABC 2 part series last night Hitting Home? Horrifying stuff. Going into the lives of women who are being tourtured in their own homes with acts of physical violence, emotional and sexual abuse. Being beaten and worn down, day by day by the men they live with. It was confronting and … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: just plain tasty stuff
November 23, 2015 by 6 Comments
Oh Monday. I'm tired. I haven't had enough sleep or rest over the weekend, I have a residual tooth ache at the moment which is driving me batty and I just can't quite cope with how quickly time is going by. So I have no time for mucking around, I don't want to eat healthy stuff, or necessarily eat … [Read more...]
Christmas shopping ideas #1
November 20, 2015 by 2 Comments
If you're anything like me, you are frantically trying to work out what the HELL you are going to buy your loved ones for Chritsmas this year. Sure, the kids can a little easier to buy for, but I reckon the really tricky ones are the ones that are on my family Kris Kringle list, the husband, the … [Read more...]
Spring super salad
November 19, 2015 by 12 Comments
Isn't it just the time of year (and weather) to start eating LOTS of salad? There's something about warmer, longer days (and exposed skin) that says make me a salad, serve it up and SMASH IT. I would eat salad for 2 meals out of 3 every day if someone came up with interesting and delicious … [Read more...]
Paint me a picture
November 17, 2015 by 50 Comments
Last weekend Rob declared that he was going to paint his office. He had been talking about doing this for years, but the urge got too strong last Sunday when we had both woken with a cold, it was raining outside and the girls were all stuck indoors fighting over what to watch on Netflix. Off he went … [Read more...]
Maggie is 6 months old!
November 16, 2015 by 50 Comments
It's been HALF A YEAR. 6 whole months today since Maggie arrived. She's this happy about it. No really, this happy. I know it's cliche and all of those things but really. 6 months? Is the world in some kind of fast forward? We trotted off to the GP for her 6 months vaccinations last … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: Fruit
November 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
I don't know how it happens, but I manage to go to the fruit shop and buy what I think is an inordinate amount of fruit which spills out of the fruit bowl and fridge and then 2 days later, the lot is GONE. Daisy would eat up to 6 apples a day if I let her! But we are coming into fruit season where … [Read more...]
Baby Files #5
November 13, 2015 by 56 Comments
I don't want to alarm anyone, but it's occurred to me this very week that Maggie isn't going to be a baby forever. Sigh. I know. It's deeply troubling. I mean, she was literally just born and now? Well she's growing. Nay, THRIVING and there's nothing much I can seem to do to slow it … [Read more...]
Linen sheets
November 12, 2015 by 33 Comments
So last week this happened: An email landed in my inbox from Bed, Bath & Table alerting me to the fact that they had linen sheets on sale. And being sleep deprived, I immediately added to cart dreaming of sleeping on those soft, cool sheets uninterrupted all night... I have been … [Read more...]
Jack of all trades
November 11, 2015 by 31 Comments
A sponsored post for the Royal Australian College of GPs When I was a kid our GP was a family friend. That was all good and well until I needed to get a script for the birth control (and I died on his office floor of embarrassment), but I do have such strong memories of the Doctor’s surgery … [Read more...]
A 2 minute salad you might like
November 10, 2015 by 27 Comments
I whipped this up last night as a side for our schnitzels and you know what? Everyone ate it! So I thought I better share it with you because you never know, you or your family might like it too! 2 minute Salad 2 cucumbers Handful dill Half packet fetta Lemon Juice Olive oil Salt & … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: Good green stuff
November 9, 2015 by 4 Comments
After a drizzly and miserable weekend here with below average temperatures (and the fire on both days) I found myself eating waaaaaaay too many carbs. And cake. And pie. I ate quite a lot of pie. So now the sun is shining again it's time to embrace all things green! Here are some simple recipes to … [Read more...]
THIS is Christmas
November 6, 2015 by 65 Comments
A sponsored post for Westfield You spend months (OK who am I kidding) at least weeks or maybe days depending on how crazy the end of the year has been, thinking up a present for your kid that you think they will love. Something to challenge them. Something they have always wanted, or maybe even … [Read more...]
You’ve got a friend in me
November 5, 2015 by 59 Comments
Last night we were sitting around the dinner table having a great family convo. Some nights you get nothing, others, like last night, we got the lot! Who had a crush on who (pardon?!!) who did what, what's happening here, there and everywhere. It was very informative. The girls have got email … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 79
November 4, 2015 by 40 Comments
It's been a little like this round here. My favourite! It calls for this and this only. LOOK! Misty moors! I swear I can hear Cathy out there calling out. We even had the fire on last night! It's always like it this time of year - there are a few warm days and then a … [Read more...]
Kids in the Kitchen
November 3, 2015 by 93 Comments
A sponsored post for Healthy Active Kids I don’t know about you, but I have found that the older my kids have gotten, the less inclined I have been to get them to help out in the kitchen. When the girls were toddlers, cooking was an activity to help kill some time. We could cook a simple cake … [Read more...]
Baby Files #4
October 30, 2015 by 41 Comments
It's been a VERY busy 10 days. Did I say very? VERY. We've travelled to Brisbane, and Adelaide and Sydney all with Mags in tow who is this impressed with it all: I swear all the kid wants to do is sleep in her own cot, a couple of times a day, for at least a week. I feel you lady, I do … [Read more...]
End of year socialising shortcuts
October 29, 2015 by 20 Comments
A sponsored post for La Famiglia Dead set I cannot believe that we are at this time of the year already. Promises of catching up before Christmas are starting, Melbourne cup around the corner and LOTS of drinks and social gatherings before Christmas which is fast approaching. GULP. We have … [Read more...]
