Tuesday we had our big electric hot water tank replaced with a new gas boost hot water system. We knew the old tank was failing and also needed to move…
The Tonsillitis Curse
I think we are cursed to have tonsillitis. The twins have had it off and on all year and of course they have it again. I know some people are…
Searching for the Magic Formula
Have you found the magic formula for disciplining your kids? I wish I had. Kids have been little terrors lately and I feel it is the age and the need…
Super Savers
My little girls are super savers. Yes you read that right. Their piggy banks were over flowing and since we had their new school saver account, why not deposit the…
I want Apple Juice not Berry Juice!
You have to watch how you say things to kids as they take everything literally. When the twins were very young hubby used to say “Catch” and he would throw…
The Bet is On
Aside from it being a normal Tuesday today is Melbourne Cup day. Other than doing some work and housework I am living with the dream that this ticket might be…
National Holiday for Melbourne Cup Day
Melbourne Cup is tomorrow, and it is the race that stops a nation. So as the term “Stops” indicates nothing much happens on cup day. When I was in the…
School Bank Account
Last Wednesday I filled out the forms for each child to have a school bank account. I remember when I had one and it was from the Commonwealth Bank (CBA)…
Pretty Waratah
The other day I visited our land (ages ago we purchased land for the bigger house) and saw this amazing waratah. It was so pretty I had to share. I’m…
Making a Pumpkin Jack-o'-Lantern
The kids have been excited about Halloween due to all the stuff at the shops. Previous years they were not that much into it, although any excuse to get lollies,…
Making a Pumpkin Jack-o’-Lantern
The kids have been excited about Halloween due to all the stuff at the shops. Previous years they were not that much into it, although any excuse to get lollies,…
Annoyed!
Note: One good thing is my order did not get cancelled and will be shipped today! I will receive a new dongle for my fitbit soon. So that is great…