Recently in the news I've seen that some schools in Australia are banning children from handing out birthday party invites at school. If you haven't seen the story, you can read about it here. I have a few things to say about this topic, and want you guys to share below how you feel about … Continue reading Everyone’s a winner. Step right up! →

For a long time I knew, I was done. I had my 3 little angels. I was permanently tired and did approximately 6 years straight with at least one bum in nappies, for a two year period it was 2 bums. So after Anton, I knew I was done. Three years after my last baby … Continue reading When you’re done, you’re done! →

I am an avid Woolworths Shopper, and for a long time that was my only option. Turns out old habits are hard to break. I don't hate Coles and quiet often pop into the store for various specials from time to time. What I want to talk about though is Bonus Points and store cards! … Continue reading Bonus Points, boosting your budget and getting more bang for your buck $$. →

My two girls are just a year apart, so if you do the maths when my second one came along my first had just started walking. Their dad worked 4 weeks on, 1 week off so I spent along time going it alone. Even when he was home, he wasn't much help. The days were … Continue reading Where did all the babies go? →

Today is International women's Day and I would like to thank all the women in my life that continue to encourage and support me. I hope in some way I return the favour. Just a few of the little ladies in my life.I have a few things to say on the subject of International women's … Continue reading I am women – Head me roar! →

Kids will be kids, regardless of their age MOST will push whatever boundaries you've set for them. Break the rules, ignore threats and punishments and sometimes........... they will be just down right evil brats just because they can!! If your kid isn't like that, I have a couple of things to say. "Just wait for … Continue reading It’s an apple thing! →

My kids are spread across a range of grades throughout primary, middle and high school. None of them are A grade students or bottom of the class they just sit somewhere in the middle. Unsplash - Thomas Kolnowski I get frustrated as a parent because it seems I am at school every second week for … Continue reading Homework or not to Homework! →

Most big families get to increase in size gradually. Usually in increments of one, sometimes two or three if you account for multiple births. In blended families this isn't the case. Especially for me, I went from a mum of three to a mum of eight LITERALLY over night. I get asked all the time, … Continue reading Not always what it seems…. →

Uniforms have been bought or washed and folded. Shoes have been polished. Books and stationary have been purchased, covered and labelled. Bags and lunchboxes have been washed, bought, named and scotch guarded. All that's left for us to do is pack lunches the night before and we are ready to GO BACK TO SCHOOL!! School … Continue reading Planning, meals and back to school. →

In Alice Springs we can buy the seafood listed below at the supermarket on a regular basis. I tend not to buy it though because it seems odd even after 5 years in Alice to buy fish when you live so far from the ocean. What has the fish had to go through to get … Continue reading Fish, Funds and Family Fun! →