Sunday 07 February 2010
If you have to take your children out to a place where they need to sit still and be quiet, a bag of tricks is a prerequisite! I’ve often been amazed at the small items mums have tucked into the pockets of their handbags and nappy bags to entertain their littlies. I have seen some mums with mini crayon packets and notebooks, and others with a stash of small cars. One creative mum I know has a transparent scarf which is lots of fun for older bubs and young toddlers.
A friend gave my daughter this sweet wooden game which is just perfect for such occasions.
It’s basically a balancing...
Thursday 04 February 2010 -
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As part of our garden week the kids and I took a trip to one of our local nurseries. There are several nurseries in our area, ranging from a small, no-frills native nursery to large cafe-designer-lifestyle nurseries. I opted for a larger nursery because of stroller accessibility and the availability of toilets! There are many reasons why a nursery trip is great for kids. For starters it’s free. And considering...
Tuesday 02 February 2010 -
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What kind of mum are you? A SAHM? A WAHM? A Working Mum? Or like me, are you an in-between mum, falling into a grey space between those titles…? I’m sharing my thoughts on the topic over at Parenting Australia today. Here’s a snippet:
I loved teaching, but resigning was the right thing for me to do when my daughter was born in 2006 as I knew I wanted to be at home with her full time. Over...
Monday 01 February 2010 -
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1. Invite the hairdresser to your house
2. Let big sis go first so you can see it’s totally safe
3. Pick the coolest cape
4. Have your best buddy on hand for moral support
5. Soak up the attention when Mummy says you’re handsome!
