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”
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A Review of Markets in the Macedon Ranges
The Macedon Ranges is not only blessed with stunning natural features, but we also have our fair share of beautiful markets to visit. They are each a little different and special in their own right. As a self-confessed market addict, I can assure you that I have road-tested each of these markets, and at someContinueContinue reading “A Review of Markets in the Macedon Ranges”
‘What’s For Dinner?’: 70 ideas
I have already blogged about my love to meal plan (here) but I may have failed to mention that I do not love choosing the specific meals for the week, as I’m sure many others can sympathise with. ‘What’s for dinner?’, is the age old question that has a whole lot of expectation surrounding it,ContinueContinue reading “‘What’s For Dinner?’: 70 ideas”
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”
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) :)”
Lesson 1: Love – Perspective
I’ve read my fair share of romantic novels and seen my fair share of chick flicks. I know love is generally not as dramatic, or happy-ending, or sweet. I would like to think I have a realistic view of love but every time I see a couple whose wedding I’ve been to, break up,ContinueContinue reading “Lesson 1: Love – Perspective”
What do Stay At Home Mums do all day?!
*I know there are a lot of Stay At Home Dads out there too. I have written this from my point of view as a mum and therefore haven’t used inclusive language throughout. Kudos to all the SAHDs out there. While I was pregnant with my first baby and still teaching, I remember talking toContinueContinue reading “What do Stay At Home Mums do all day?!”
Immortalising Our Loved Ones Through Story
Uncle Pete was the first person we would see on our visit to Brisbane as he would pick us up from the airport. No sooner would we breathe in that thick, humid air, then we would be cramming into his old six seater car. My sister or I would have the place in the frontContinueContinue reading “Immortalising Our Loved Ones Through Story”
Kat Buttigieg 