Brought to you by Nuffnang and The Little Range. Over the past few weeks our little girl has come down with a number of coughs and colds. Poor thing just keeps picking up germs wherever we go! Luckily the rest of the family has stayed fairly healthy but a blocked nose and irritating cough can… {read more}
Practical Tips
How to Make Time for a Toddler (When You Have Older Kids)
Brought to you by Nuffnang and Raising Children Network “How will I ever find enough time for a third child?” The thought was constantly on my mind as I was pregnant with baby #3. It seemed my life was already full to the brim… how could I possibly add a baby into the mix without… {read more}
5 Essential Tips to Get Kids to Enjoy Housework
“Mama, can I help with the vacuuming?” Isn’t that music to your ears? Lately I have been asked this question a lot, partly because we have a new vacuum cleaner which everyone in the house is slightly obsessed with (vacuuming has never been so easy) and partly because I have implemented a few changes in… {read more}
How to Teach Your Child to Be an Advocate for Their Own Health
As a child, my mother would take me to the doctor when I was sick or had a regular check-up. I thought people simply went in to see the doctor, answered any questions, and then did what the doctor said. From my childhood perspective, it seemed that healthcare was pretty much one-sided. As I grew up, I… {read more}
30 Easy Gifts for Kids that You Can Sew
Creating a handmade gift is a wonderful way to someone how much we care for them. Since my kids (and many we know) have most everything the need, creating something by hand also provides the opportunity to give something unique and tailored to their individual tastes and interests.
Tips for Better School Holidays
Do you love school holidays? It’s awesome to spend more time with kids who are usually at school… but the change in the day-to-day schedule can sometimes feel a bit difficult as well (for adults and kids!). Routines are thrown out the window, the kids don’t see their friends every day, and mama has to go… {read more}
5 Ways to Ease Your Family’s Transition to Winter
A few years ago, I recognised that I tend to feel a bit down during the winter season. To me winter meant not wanting to get out of bed because I’m so cold… going out in the wind and rain… defrosting the car… dealing with colds and flu… shorter days… less sun… and I actually… {read more}
The Keys to a Better Bedtime Routine
Sponsored by Finlee and Me Lots of people are asking me how the transition has been from two kids to three. Baby girl is almost 4 months old now, and I’m happy to say that I’m still sane and we’re all well fed and alive. It helps that I had organised my house for the new baby… {read more}
