Local Legend: Issy from Seriously Milestones
Motherhood. Magic, Mayhem, Milestones. Some milestones are well known – first steps, first tooth, first sleep through the night. Then there are the milestones that we all love or hate, that never seem...
View ArticleSuperhero Sleepwear with Warner Bros & Best and Less
Winter is coming and we all know that this means time to rug up and battle the cold. Nothing is better than putting on a new, soft pair of pyjamas. Kids love nothing more than dressing up as a Super...
View ArticleLife’s a stage with Netflix
I’ve always been an avid lover of the theatre. There is something about heading to a show and just losing yourself for a couple of hours. Lately I’ve been obsessed with Mathilda and have had the...
View ArticleLocal Legend: Sam from The Empathy Gift Co
Tonight’s post is one that is very close to my heart. For those of you who know me either online and real life, you’d know that this last year has been, by far, the hardest of both my and my family’s...
View ArticleApp Review: ABCmouse
One of the most commonly asked questions I get from parents and friends is about the apps we use at school to help children in literacy and numeracy. There are literally thousands of apps that promote...
View ArticleProduct Review: Kingdom of You from Lostmy.name
Chances are, that if you are a parent of small children then you read a lot of books. There IS nothing better than spending time with your children, and reading magical books. In fact, it is...
View ArticlePrepped for Prep – Preparing parents for school, again.
Parenting. It is the hardest job in the world. Whilst it can bring us endless amounts of joy and happiness, it can also bring out the crazy side. Sometimes we can lose ourselves in the exhaustion. In...
View ArticlePrepped for Prep: Schools these days
Schools are not the same places they used to be. For many, school has not been a place that they have visited since they left school. That may well be thirty years ago. Since those times, the world...
View ArticleProduct Review: Wantu App
As you know, I’m always, always on the look out for great products that are pitched at families dealing with young kids. In my house right now, Ella is the Queen of art and craft. She is forever...
View ArticleCelebrating Winter in beautiful Ballarat
This weekend we escaped the city and headed to beautiful Ballarat. Known for none other than being the gold epicentre of Victoria, the region has this year decided to embrace the cold and welcome us...
View ArticleLocal Legend: Lou from Honey and Co Club
God knows I love stuff that helps Mums stay sane. What I love even more is stuff that keeps kids engaged and occupied, using their little brains to think, play and create. Businesses that can combine...
View ArticleProduct Review: Custom by Bobux
Aw my gawd. These were the words that spilled our of my daughter’s mouth when she saw the new shoes before her eyes. Custom by Bobux are literally those shoes that every child has dreamed of. Shoes...
View ArticleSkate like Wonder Woman: DC Super Hero Girls Skateboard
As a child, I loved riding skateboards. It’s one of those things that knows no boundaries. Whether you are a girl or a boy, old or young, tall or short. Everyone can (eventually) learn to ride a...
View ArticleHypoxi: The Verdict
If you’ve been following along lately, you will know that I’ve been trialling Hypoxi. No, this isn’t another ‘eye roll’ sponsored post that seemingly promotes a brand without really seeing what it is...
View ArticleKazoops Giveaway!
There is nothing better than supporting Australian made. If you are reading this, then chances are you have a home with young children, and chances are you probably watch a fair bit of ABC Kids from...
View ArticleChoose your own adventure! Netflix Interactive Stories (and a little giveaway...
Just when you thought Netflix couldn’t be more awesome: they launch their new Interactive Stories. If you’ve ever been at school, you would be familiar with the concept of ‘choose your own adventure’....
View ArticleOne year on
Today is a day that a year ago, I couldn’t imagine coming. A year ago today, we lost our darling Dad. Suddenly. The pendulum swung, in a moment. In those few weeks following Dad’s passing I searched...
View ArticlePocket Money: Give, spend, save.
Pocket money. Recently, Ella has started asking us if she can have pocket money. It’s something that some kids grow up with, and others don’t. It’s one of those things that some parents feel very...
View ArticleHow to have an amazing holiday in Hawaii, with kids.
Last week we left the sunny beaches of Hawaii and after what felt like an eternity, landed in cold old Melbourne. It was an amazing, long overdue holiday, fifteen days of fun in the sun. Time for us to...
View ArticleHawaii with Kids Part 2: Aulani Disney Resort
I was so thrilled to receive such positive feedback last week following my epic post about travelling to Hawaii with kids. I really hope it helps you to have a great trip! As you know, our trip...
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