Top 10 tips and fun things to do at the beach with kids in winter
(pic) Hanging with the boys at Williamstown Beach, Melbourne Today Jack and I spent a beautiful winter’s day with our gorgeous friends at the beach. We are super lucky to live near a beach and we enjoy it often so I thought I’d share a few of our tips and activities to entice you to your […]
Batboy FREE A4 Printable
Lately I have been nurturing my creative side (and escaping some of my admin work) which has resulted in some illustrations of gorgeous little Superhero’s. My 3 year old son has suddenly developed a keen interest in all things Superhero’s. I love witnessing his imaginative play with them and I can tell you, there is nothing […]
Top 10 facts about Sun Protection
Before you read just a warning, I am going to geek out a little on the acronyms but I have kept them to a minimum and for all the visual people out there (like me) I have also included an infographic. 1. SPF (Sun Protective Factor) and UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) are both official […]
The Ultimate Melbourne Mothers Day Gift Guide
Since becoming a mum I LOVE MOTHERS DAY! It was imperative that it took affect whilst I was pregnant as I was absolutely working the Mum duties carrying around and dealing with that big weighted tummy. I love spending the day with my gorgeous family. I also love watching my husband and son work together […]
What’s the secret of surviving a night with a child in your bed? + 5 stunning examples of boys bed sheets
Why is it that when in your bed a 3 year old can take up as much, if not more room than a grown man? Here is how the scenario unfolds: The upset child totters down to your room in the early hours of the morning. You are too far into a sleep coma that […]
International Women’s Day
Since today is International Women’s Day I find myself reflecting on many of the influential women who inspire me, and researching those I am yet to discover. It is tricky to narrow down to one woman to write about, however, events of the day have me reminiscing about where I came from and I think its quite fitting to mention a woman who shares the same hometown as me. Her name is Margot Spalding, she is probably most known for being the heart and soul of Jimmy Possum.
Awesome design kids cubby houses
Don’t get me wrong, we all adore our kids and cherish the time playing with them but after what feels like hours of playing trains, sitting uncomfortably on a hard wood floor, there is nothing we wouldn’t do for an outdoor cubby house that would encourage independent and imaginative play (even just for a few […]
Fun printable train colouring activity
HERE’S HENRY! Your 3 year old has a question… I have to be honest a little fear enters your mind as to whether you’ll know the answer. This morning’s questions was ‘Mummy, Where’s Henry?’ I (unsuccessfully) replied with a series of questions to determine who or what exactly Henry was. Now I can only guess […]
My take on ‘Colour Sensation: The works of Melinda Harper’
I had every intention to write about what an amazing afternoon I had at Heide, starting at Café Vue, viewing Melinda Harpers exhibition and finishing with a visit to the cow […]
Say Hello to Pauly!
Why am I sharing with you a picture of a monster? Well, alongside sharing my journey I also intend to share some pretty great things that I hope you will find interesting, useful and just plain inspiring. I briefly mentioned in my first blog, a list of skills I have called upon to help […]
