It is hard as a mum; knowing when to act, react or let it slide. I was faced with that decision over the weekend. Should we just visit the doctor on Monday, rush to hospital or wait and see? My son was hit with a ball in the stomach in a seemingly innocent game of…
Following our recent farm stay, I found myself re-evaluating the busy, full on life I lead in Sydney and how I liked the slowed down, relaxed and old school approach to life that we enjoyed in Tasmania. At the moment, life never stops; time is flying by and I am constantly stressed. The farm stay…
Travelling with kids is as much to do with your own state of mind as it is with what you pack or plan. If you consider the trip to be one big adventure for your family, you will be more relaxed and everything will be easier. Your kids will love it too. Keeping your kids…
This Chocolate Cake is Gluten Free, Nut Free and can be made Dairy Free. It tastes just like a ‘normal’ chocolate cake and can be decorated however you choose. The frosting is made using avocados instead of butter. Plan ahead and make the frosting a day before the party as this will eliminate the avocado…
Hosting a children’s birthday party can be an overwhelming and daunting task. All those kids making all that noise; it’s enough to drive every parent crazy! One of the challenging aspects of hosting a kid’s party is what to feed your little guests. The temptation (and expectation) to serve junk food and foods high in…
Ever find yourself struggling to focus on the task at hand? Being a mother is a busy and demanding job, both physically and mentally. Which is why the ability to focus on what really matters, and to do it quickly and confidently at all times, is key to success and your sanity. The good news…
We are frequently asked “How can I get my kids interested in gardening?” And these days with easy access to a range of electronic entertainment devices, it is more important than ever to encourage children to create their own gardens and grow their own food. Here are our top ten tips to encourage kids gardening….
Jelly Slice is best made the day before you require them, to allow for setting time. Ingredients: -85g Packet Port Wine Jelly -1 1/2 Cups Boiling Water -250g Packet “Nice” Biscuits -125g Butter, melted -2 tsp Powdered Gelatine -1/2 Cup Boiling Water, Extra -395g Can Sweetened Condensed Milk Method: 1. Place jelly crystals in a…
Groceries form one of the biggest expenses of our annual household income, so any ideas to save money on groceries are always welcome! I’ve compiled a list of tips for saving money on groceries that I’ve learnt over the years: Grocery shopping is an important part of managing a household and budget! If you have…
Rediscovering Time Under The Open Sky If there were a theory of the fantastic as there is for logic, then we would be able to discover the art of invention. (Novalis) In 1973, the Italian writer and children’s book author Gianni Rodari set this quotation in the introduction to his magnum opus, The Grammar of…
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