Brought to you by Nuffnang and Clarks Australia. Getting ready for school to start can be a bit overwhelming. With all the various emotions and practical details rolling around, I have found it helpful to map out what exactly I need to do in order to make it the best experience for everyone in our… {read more}
Practical Tips
How to Make Lunchbox Packing Fun and Easy
Last year was my first year of preparing lunch boxes. I have found that making it fun has been essential for me to stay positive on the job. After all, finding joy in daily work always makes the day go better, right? One of the best things to help with this has been to connect with other mothers… {read more}
Five Tips for Family Holidays with Young Children
Brought to you by Nuffnang and Stayz. Family holidays are among my favourite childhood memories. Whether it was at the beach house during a family reunion or staying in a holiday home in the mountains, I really enjoyed that precious bonding time with family and I gained so much from the experiences we shared together. It felt like such a… {read more}
How to Get Ready for a House Guest
We love having overnight visitors. My mother is coming to visit next week (and staying for three months so she’ll be here for the birth of the baby – hooray!) and we have been excitedly preparing for her arrival. Because I love a clear “to do” list to help me feel less stressed about any job I have… {read more}
Planning for Family Picnics
Ahh the beautiful image of a family sitting down for a picnic: talking, laughing, eating their food with joy… I don’t know about you, but our family picnics have not always gone this way. Maybe we’ve forgotten the drinks, or the kids don’t like the new dish I thought would be fun to make. Sometimes by the… {read more}
How to Make Your Own Boo Boo Basket
Bumps and bruises are just a part of life. To children, however, they can be a really, really big deal. In general my kids aren’t very fussy after falls or tiny scrapes. I have always had the rule that if it’s not bleeding, it does not need a bandaid. However that does not mean I… {read more}
50 Days to Simplify Your Home (Printable Checklist)
Over the past few months I have been slowly trying to simplify our living space. This has not only been an amazing exercise to help me really think about what we have and why we have it… but it has also reduced the stress and anxiety I feel around our living space and regarding housework…. {read more}
10 Things Dad Can Do To Give Mom A Break
Just a little disclaimer before you read: I know there are lots of stereotypes here… you may or may not relate 😉 Dear Dads, I know you may know this already, but a mother’s work is never done. Much of her work you will never see, unless you stay home all week to watch. See… {read more}
