I don’t know who is more excited about going to the Sydney Royal Easter Show this year, me or the kids! I haven’t been to the show for (I’m guessing) 30 years and the kids, well they’ve never been. Given we live 3 hours from Sydney, it’s not our “local”. I may have been a little … More Show season love…
How do any of us learn to cook? I have friends who are self acknowledged shockers in the kitchen and others who are chefs and produce dreamy food people pay for. I probably fit at the lower end of the scale through no lack of trying! In the eyes of my children I’m not too … More Cooking to my limits…
I’ve thrown any returning to school routines out the window (gasp), jumped in the car and joined friends and their families for some much needed holiday fun and laughter… If you have kids you might be thinking about uniforms and school supplies, perhaps ideas for lunches and the concept of getting the little ones back … More Embracing the holiday un-routine…
How was your lead up to Christmas? Mine usually starts to really warm up in November and then speeds up to warp speed in the last week. There are so many things when put together, make an entire Christmas season experience. Here’s a little snippet of mine… November saw gift purchases and I decided to try something new and … More Christmas all Wrapped Up…
The level of craziness at our house in the morning varies on how many times I’ve pressed the snooze button. The boys are used to getting up early from a young age but now I start work a tad later, their little bodies are learning to sleep a bit longer… sometimes to the point I’m … More Morning routine craziness…
The kids and their organisation charts worked so well this morning, there was extra “free time” to be had! Nothing like a good find-a-word before school drop off…
Do your kids argue? I just saw this novel idea on Kidspot… My 2 have their moments and I’m willing to give it a go but I’m wondering if this would work. Do you think this would work for you???
How do you keep track of your busy life? I plodded along for years BK (before kids) with my trusty diary and wall calendar. They were colour coded with birthdays, public holidays, appointments and events, by way of my trusty coloured pens, textas and stickers. After a while my diary was the envy of others … More My colour coded family…
Bling and Butterflies 