A blog with a little bit of everything for parents
It hasn’t felt like a very joyful start to the new year, we’ve had fires, evacuations and people have lost houses and loved ones. Due to all the dangers and fires across Australia, it has made me think how grateful I am that we are safe and well. So currently “grateful” is my word for 2020 so far.
Merry Christmas everyone! Have a happy and safe holiday. I hope you are safe if you have evacuated due to fires and you are all well.
The girls and I saw the premiere of The Biggest Little Farm and loved it. It is an amazing 8-year journey of how John and Molly Chester take a drought-ridden farm and turn it into a magical oasis of life. In cinemas Jan 16th, 2020.
Rainbow Patch kindly sent Alexander an activity PlayBook, and he’s had so much fun with it. See our video and read what we love about our Rainbow Patch PlayBook. Get one today for Christmas, Birthday or just because.
Who funds Rusty Rivets, PJ Masks and Paw Patrol? They all are run by kids and the oldest age is 10 years old. How do they have amazing technology, equipment and so much more? What are your thoughts on how this achieved? A mystery investor? Let us know.
Read about my scary car journey…it didn’t last long but it was stressful! Spiders should never ever be in cars. Read my post.
My little boy is saying that there are girls’ cars and boys’ cars, whenever he says it I am telling him that there are no girl’s cars or boys’ cars, just cars! Why do toddlers suddenly decide that boys and girls need different toys??? Let me know if this has happened to you.
What would happen if people just turned up at corporate offices to clean windows… and without a contract or approval? What would happen???? It’s okay for window washers at traffic lights to clean your windscreen but if the same happened at a business I’m not sure it would be okay. Let me know your thoughts.
See our unboxing of our Get Ready for School Australia kit. It is personalised for Alexander and will help him learn more to be super ready for Kindy. Yes, big school will be happening soon.
Photobook Worldwide has some great discounts for my readers. You can get 70% off sitewide or get a simple 6’x6′ photobook via the Photobook Worldwide App – Offer is avail until 30th of Nov 2019 and perfect for Christmas presents. I’m also working on a book for Alexander about his birth and first year, so stay tuned to learn what I create.
A birthday party to organise, sick and horrible headaches and what feels like a million events for school and things to organise. Oh why oh why can’t I just sleep until I feel better?
Does your toddler need to graduate from DUPLO or big blocks to LEGO Jr? If you think they are ready I would get a set that they would be interested in, help them build the pieces they can’t and watch them grow and learn. See how my little boy loves his LEGO Jr.
Does your child suffer from night terrors? My little boy does, read how I’ve been dealing with them. Let me know what has worked for you. Send in your comments.
Today the twins are back at school and Alex is at daycare. I did have mixed feelings about the twins going back to school. Not having to make school lunches,…
I’m tired, in fact super exhausted. A magical holiday would be just what I need right now, but I can only dream. Maybe it is looking after everyone in the holidays that have made this happen.
I planned a fun day in the city and it went well for the most part, however, it did go sideways pretty quickly. Have you organised something for the kids and thought it would be super fun to have it go so wrong? Let me know if this has happened to you?
Pineapples are so good for you. I really think they should be called a SUPERFOOD! Also, download the free pineapple recipes today. Read on to see why they are so amazing for you.
I happily helped my next door neighbours and would do so again without hesitation, however now I’m injured. Read on to find out what happened. If you do see me limping around I might need help getting things that fall on the floor. Thanks in advance.