Latest Blog Posts
Ditch The Carbs 3 days ago
Slow Cooker Low-Carb Mulled Wine - I’m letting you in on my easy CHEAT’S recipe for slow cooker low-carb mulled wine – just promise me this, you won’t tell everyone our secret – it’s the perfect lazy way to entertain guests this festive season. Scroll down to... Continue reading →
Striking Keys 4 days ago
Harry Potter Creatures by Torchlight - J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World Creatures, Magical Film ProjectionsUsing black line illustrations on framed acetate pages, this enchanting book allows fans to project their favourite scenes from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them films at home... Continue reading →
My Other Name Is Mum 4 days ago
Beer Advent Calendar - Who says advent calendars are only for kids. I did one one of these last year for Brad for Christmas, but did the lazy version - where I just bought a box of beers and wrapped them up. (I mean... Continue reading →
Mermaid's Purse 4 days ago
The Costume Designer: Edith Head and Hollywood at Bendigo Art Gallery - Wall of costume design sketches, Image; supplied While planning my dream trip to see the House of Dior exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria...
Angie Noll {writer} 4 days ago
How to make writing easy - “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” Ernest Hemmingway Anyone struggling with the process of writing, and coming across this well-known quote by Ernest Hemmingway, might feel even more anxious about... Continue reading →
Happy Mum Happy Child 4 days ago
Horrible Post Written To Mums Who Shop At Kmart … - I came across an article online last night which was about a woman who had written a post in a Facebook group, about how mothers who shop at Kmart and/or salvation shops, don’t deserve to be parents. She... Continue reading →
The Harridan 4 days ago
Foolish Things - So we are spring cleaning in the middle of an unseasonably cold autumn because we have no room and people who live like hoarders are a bit, well, cramped and perhaps a little ill. You may or may not know... Continue reading →
Teacher by trade, Mother by nature 4 days ago
Taking Stock – November 2017 - Hi there! Can you believe it's been three months since I last wrote a blog post and six months since I wrote one for Taking Stock? That's insane...I've taken 'breaks' before but not this long, and I have missed it... Continue reading →
Happy Mum Happy Child 4 days ago
Crazy Santas - Recently the folks over at Te Atatu Toasted, let me know they have some amazing recipes on their website. So I checked them out and want to share them with you! The first one is this Crazy Santa... Continue reading →
Happy Mum Happy Child 4 days ago
12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways - Here’s the links to the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways. As each giveaway goes live, the link will become active. This whole series of giveaways has been lovingly sponsored by Berocca Forward – truly appreciate you guys working with me... Continue reading →
Emily Writes 5 days ago
Sponsored post: SANTA MY CHICKEN - If you know me, you’ll know I fucking love Christmas. It’s my fave time of year. Christmas music – THE BEST. Decorations – give it to me. I love everything about Christmas and I especially love the magic... Read More
Happy Mum Happy Child 5 days ago
Christmas Inspired Crepe Cake - Images courtesy of Marcel’s The fabulous folks over at Marcel’s recently sent me some of their Ooh La La Gluten Free Crepes, and a recipe to make this absolutely mouth-watering Crepe Cake. Now you can make this for Christmas, or... Continue reading →
The Parenting Place 5 days ago
Are you giving your kids room to grow? - As school goes back for the year we are excited about new beginnings for our children and wondering what lies ahead as they embark upon a new stage of their life’s journey. Worldwide studies suggest that key attributes for successful... Continue reading →
The Best Nest 5 days ago
Parents, this is how you win at the internet – MindLabKids.com - Summer school holidays are almost upon us here in New Zealand and, as far as I can tell, there are two distinct methodologies parents use to tackle the school holidays; The Organized Planner: Days, playdates, excursions, picnics are all planned with... Continue reading →
Jandals and Jet Planes 5 days ago
Where Four States Meet - Four Corners Monument -is where the States of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Arizona all meet. The idea of standing on all four states at one time was very appealing. But, as we paid our $3 each entry fee and... Continue reading →
