For our ten year anniversary my husband and I were lucky enough to go away for two nights to Hobart. We have had a night away here or there over the last few years but this was the first full weekend child-free and my in-laws were kind enough to take our three crazies for us. ContinueContinue reading “Ten Things That Will Happen When You Have A Child-free Weekend”
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Top Six Lessons When Travelling Somewhere Warm With Children
We have recently returned from an amazing week away near Palm Cove with our dear friends and their children and I thought I would share six lessons I have learnt when travelling somewhere warm with little ones. Be smart when packing food and drink. In the past I’ve packed too much food with bulky lunchboxesContinueContinue reading “Top Six Lessons When Travelling Somewhere Warm With Children”
10 Free Winter School Holiday Activities in the Macedon Ranges
As we finally emerge from the fog that was the mad-rush and exhaustion of end-of-term-itis, we come to the realisation that it is the horrid of most horrid holidays – winter. And what on earth are we going to do to keep our little people occupied for two weeks that involves not freezing our buttsContinueContinue reading “10 Free Winter School Holiday Activities in the Macedon Ranges”
Thirteen Organisational Tips For Busy People
I am not The Organised Housewife by any means but am always seeking ways to make my life easier and more organised! I try to do all these outlined things but sometimes my foggy brain gets distracted with the frenzy of the intertwining elements of life as a thirty-something woman, mum, teacher, blogger, yoga-lover, musician, housekeeper,ContinueContinue reading “Thirteen Organisational Tips For Busy People”
Ten Activities For The Kids These Easter Holidays
In our part of the world Easter holidays means the change from warmer weather to crisper temperatures, from hot summer to days to falling, rusty-coloured autumn leaves. The following ten activities are fairly basic ideas for the autumn holidays but sometimes the simplest things can be the most fun and rewarding. Happy Easter everyone! EnjoyContinueContinue reading “Ten Activities For The Kids These Easter Holidays”
Top Ten Fun, Free Destinations For Families in the Macedon Ranges and Surrounds
Whether you are dreading or looking forward to the impending school holidays, there is no doubt you will eventually be after somewhere to escape before you and your little monsters go stir crazy. While the museum, zoo and aquarium are all amazing, sometimes venturing out into the open air with a picnic is muchContinueContinue reading “Top Ten Fun, Free Destinations For Families in the Macedon Ranges and Surrounds”
San Choy Bow – James Bond Style
The opportunity came up for me to guest blog a recipe for The Organic Place. Check out their amazing products and service here. I cannot recommend them highly enough – fresh fruit and vegetables are delivered to your door straight from the market. It couldn’t be easier! As a mum I am constantly tryingContinueContinue reading “San Choy Bow – James Bond Style”
The Top Six Things Other Parents Have Said That Have Made My Day
There are not enough words to describe life as a parent. In one day there are those beautiful moments when your child helps their sibling with something and you absolutely melt; the incredulous moments when your almost two year old busts out three words together which actually makes sense(!); the heart-racing moments when your littleContinueContinue reading “The Top Six Things Other Parents Have Said That Have Made My Day”
Ten Tricks to Get Your Little People to Eat (Healthily) :)
I will preface this by saying that these tricks do not always work! Also, we are (very) slowly trying to move towards healthier eating in our household, especially in terms of cutting down on packaged foods. It is a work in progress. Sometimes I am just happy to have my children eat, especially if theyContinueContinue reading “Ten Tricks to Get Your Little People to Eat (Healthily) :)”
Kat Buttigieg 