The Rainbow Skirt...

I’ve had so many comments or emails asking about the skirt my daughter was wearing in the Mooo Giveaway photos that I thought I should just dedicate a post to the story of the rainbow skirt. It was her first fashion lust.  We were looking for a skirt to wear with tights and boots, and I found a nice corduroy layered skirt at a good price in Myer that did the job nicely.  Of course as it was mid-winter, the new...

Body Image Guest Post...

Though we have never met, the lovely Narelle Nettelbeck from WA is a great support to me as a fellow Christian mother, writer and blogger.  For the next two weeks Narelle will be featuring Aussie Christian mums in interviews and guest posts on her blog Moments For Mum.  She has some amazing women lined up, and I’m privileged to be her first invited guest. You can read my interview with Narelle here. If you’re...

Amazing Mooo Giveaway!...

Winner Announced! And the random winner is… Comment #32 – Sharon Ward!  Happy shopping Sharon.  I hope whatever you choose from Mooo helps to make your new house homely for the kids.  And for everyone else, make sure you sign up for Club Mooo to take advantage of other specials and discounts.  Thank you so much for participating in this giveaway.  I’m so proud to have such a fabulous, loyal, Aussie...

Painted Love...

My daughter seems to have had another spurt in her drawing and painting ability lately.  Little drawings of people with round tummies, funny shaped heads, stick arms and legs, and happy faces keep popping up all over the place!  The other day she asked to do some painting while her brother was asleep, so I set her up with paints and brushes and let her go for it (while I, ahem, caught up on emails). When she called...

Garden In A Week...

A weedy, gravelly mess of garden bed has been sitting near my clothesline for a very long time, just waiting for some kids to give it a little love.  Last week was the week!  There was no need to rush, and the kids enjoyed spreading the project out over a few days.  Besides – in the heat of summer it’s hard to stay in the yard for too long.  Here’s how you and your kids can have fun transforming...

Off To Kindy! (Parenting Aus)...

One week and counting!!  My daughter is marking off the sleeps til she starts kindy.  At three and a half she’s a lovely combination of still being little at times, and oh-so-big at other times.  She’s a pretty independent kid and I’m sure she’s ready for kindy.  I just don’t know if kindy is ready for her…! You can read my post about her starting kindy over at Parenting Australia...

When Daddy has Depression...

My husband is an amazing guy and I love him more now than I did when we got married nearly ten years ago.  He is a wonderful father who is completely adored by both of our children.  He’s a respected and very talented programmer with an impressive resume. But he’s also a guy who battles depression. Today he is bravely sharing his story on his blog at Distractable and I’m so proud of him for writing...

Slimming Season...

January might as well be called Slimming Season.  Marketing campaigns for dieting companies and products go into overdrive, cashing in on our holiday guilt.  I for one feel NO guilt about enjoying special foods at Christmas or about taking the pressure off myself in the kitchen during the holidays.  This doesn’t mean my daughter is immune from the marketing messages though.  “New year, new you” type...

Confession: Prangs & Pride...

I don’t share everything that happens here on this blog, but there was a little incident while I was on leave and I feel like I’m keeping a secret by not telling you all!  So, here’s the story.  Well, part of it.  It’s a long story* so I’ll just give you the important bits. I parked my car in a shopping centre carpark and got out. I decided to move the car back a little* so got back in. I...

New Year: Same Old Me (Parenting Aus)...

As a full time SAHM I find the start of each new year a really challenging time.  I’m sharing my very honest thoughts about it over at Parenting Australia today, along with a conversation with my own self.  Please, someone reassure me that I’m not the only mama on the planet who doesn’t just talk to herself but also answers herself back…?!  Here’s a snippet of me talking to me. Me: Everyone...