Nearly seven years ago I became a mum for the first time. The twins came early like many babies do. We were ready as much as we could be. I…
Well said Richard Branson!
On Monday I read a great article in the Sydney Morning Herald, where Richard Branson out rightly states that Yahoo’s ban on home workers is a huge mistake. Right on I say!…
Can Hobbies Pay?
I started my blog nearly seven years ago. I did it due to being at home with my new born twins and feeling disconnected from my previous life as a…
How Parents Really Feel
Healthdirect Australia who manages the national Pregnancy, Birth and Baby service conducted a survey to find out the concerns parents have being new parents, about pregnancy and the birth of…
We are not there yet!
I am confused! It is 2015 isn’t it? So why does it feel like we are living in the 1900’s or worse? I know the 1900’s were not all bad…
Fitting Exercise Into Your Day
The last few days I have been a bit lax, yes I started with great intentions to do my stretches but things got out of hand. Headache, Kids not getting…
The Hysterical Weet-Bix Meltdown!
I was busy, well I was trying to be. Every 2 seconds I was being interrupted with: “Mummy can you come here?” OR “Mummy can you come…
Having Two Kids Close in Age is Not Like Having Twins
It’s a phrase I dread. “I have two children who are so close in age it’s like having twins.” Really? You know what? I reckon having twins is the only…
Making Things Easier
In 2015 I have decided to make things easier on me. Yes you heard that right, I am looking at solutions to give me more time and to stop some…
School Holidays The Smart Way
Do you use vacation care? I only used a day here or there, but the last school holidays I sent the twins three days in a week. It has been…
Donate To The Nappy Collective
Do you have left over nappies? Has your baby grown out of them and you have just found a bunch that you don’t need? Don’t throw them out, give them…
I Need A Wife!
I read with interest the article, “Modern Mothers Need A Wife” that was on Women’s Agenda. I am a stay at home mother but like to try and fit in…
Mums is Your Neck & Shoulders Aching?
When I had the twins I was so exhausted. Yes I am sure you can imagine. I had over 30 hours of labour that the doctors and nurses thought was…
Don’t Quit Your Dreams
Do you have wonderful day dreams? I do and I have some that are playing non stop and that I am working to achieve. Lately I have felt like quitting…
100 Years of Motherhood
This great graphic shows the changes over the last 100 years in relation to motherhood. We were obviously on track with picking a popular name for one of our girls,…
What if I was paid?
I wish mums would get paid for all that they do. Alas this is not so. So what would the amount look like like if we were paid a wage?…
Mothers Punished For Working
If you are a mother and have 2 kids and want to work you will not get much for your efforts. Sad to hear, but it is true. According to…