Smiggle Giveaway: Back to school with the Smiggle Squad
This time of year is always about back to school. This year, in our house…it’s about starting school! As a teacher, I’ve witnessed the rise of the uber cool Smiggle as the ‘must have’ items in every...
View ArticleReliving my 80s childhood with the Looney Tunes & Cotton on Kids
Growing up as a kid in the 1980s was so much fun. I have so many memories of racing home from school, turning the telly on to watch Looney Tunes cartoons as we stuffed our faces with vegemite on toast....
View ArticleLocal Legend: Tracy from Love my Pantry
Pantries. They are the centre of our homes. Whether you’ve got a small pantry cupboard, or a large butler’s space….if you are like me then you need, crave, want some order amongst all of the cereals,...
View ArticleStarting school essentials: for kids and their parents
Every year for as long as I can remember, the phrase ‘back to school’ has meant the setting up of classrooms, getting everything ready for the children I was going to teach, and the teachers I was...
View ArticleTo our Ella, on the night before you start school.
To our dearest Ella As much as I want to hold your hand, tightly in mine and keep you young forever, tomorrow I will let it go as you start your biggest adventure yet. Tomorrow we will kiss you and...
View ArticleBe a Valentine with Flowers for Everyone!
Valentines Day is next week people! Next Week!! Whether you love the day or not…..one thing is for sure….everyone loves love. One of the best things I love about the day is being able to involve our...
View ArticleThe rookie school Mum
Well, it’s been almost four weeks of Ella being at school, and myself being a rookie school Mum and I pleased to report we are still here and smiling. I tell you though, whilst I have been a teacher...
View ArticleFeather & Noise celebrating women
If you’ve been following along, you’ll know that I was pretty chuffed, excited, flattered to be asked to be part of last week’s Feather and Noise shoot. This shoot was designed for two reasons....
View ArticleFrom the Great Grand Daughter of an ANZAC
ANZAC Day means a great deal to me and my family. My Great Grandfather, James Chadwick was an ANZAC who went to Gallipoli. My Father, Mark Sherlock worked for the RSL for 30 years, continuing to...
View ArticleFireman Hudson turns 4
A couple of weeks ago, our Hudson (aka Huntsman as a couple of his mates call him) turned four. Four years old! Given that his love for all things Paw Patrol has not wavered, we decided to throw a...
View ArticleNumber Doctors: Getting started with maths before school
Maths. If someone asked you ‘are you good at maths?’, what would you say? Chances are, if you were good at it, you loved it. Chances are, if you were ‘bad’ at it, you hated it. Research tells us that...
View ArticleSuper School Holidays with a Merlin Annual Pass
If you follow along, you’ll know that we are proud ambassadors to Merlin Entertainment, and their awesome Annual Merlin Passes. If you are like us and love heading to the Sea Life Aquarium in Melbourne...
View ArticleYou little Ripper Darrell Lea
Lollies. They get me every time. Whilst I’m not a big cake fan, and to be honest, my children are also not partial to a doughnut (weird I know), if you put a bowl of lollies on a table, any table in...
View ArticleSchool Holiday Fun: Marvel Avengers Station
Looking for something to do with the kids these school holidays in Melbourne? If you’ve got little (or big) kids that adore super heroes, then you should absolutely head into the city and visit the...
View ArticleStarting school essentials: for kids and their parents
Every year for as long as I can remember, the phrase ‘back to school’ has meant the setting up of classrooms, getting everything ready for the children I was going to teach, and the teachers I was...
View ArticleTo our Ella, on the night before you start school.
To our dearest Ella As much as I want to hold your hand, tightly in mine and keep you young forever, tomorrow I will let it go as you start your biggest adventure yet. Tomorrow we will kiss you and...
View ArticleBe a Valentine with Flowers for Everyone!
Valentines Day is next week people! Next Week!! Whether you love the day or not…..one thing is for sure….everyone loves love. One of the best things I love about the day is being able to involve our...
View ArticleThe rookie school Mum
Well, it’s been almost four weeks of Ella being at school, and myself being a rookie school Mum and I pleased to report we are still here and smiling. I tell you though, whilst I have been a teacher...
View ArticleFeather & Noise celebrating women
If you’ve been following along, you’ll know that I was pretty chuffed, excited, flattered to be asked to be part of last week’s Feather and Noise shoot. This shoot was designed for two reasons....
View ArticleFrom the Great Grand Daughter of an ANZAC
ANZAC Day means a great deal to me and my family. My Great Grandfather, James Chadwick was an ANZAC who went to Gallipoli. My Father, Mark Sherlock worked for the RSL for 30 years, continuing to...
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