With the first full week of school now under our belt, we’ve started to bed down routine, activities and lunches. Thanks to SMASH we’ve had the opportunity to try a range of lunch boxes and bags, water bottles and yogurt and snack containers and work out what we like. Continue reading
Six weeks of summer school holidays done. School preparation done. Routine is just around the corner and so is normal bedtime! I love to feel organised so I made sure school uniforms were washed and ready to go before the holiday break. New shoes and trainers were needed as were new stationery items – they mysteriously disappeared! Another thing I’m organising is our medicine cabinet. I try to go through it twice a year to ensure everything is within date and replenish any items that have finished or expired. Continue reading
Not only can you get all your back to school stationery at Officeworks but you can also purchase some fabulous SMASH lunch boxes and matching lunch bags. And I have to say I’m surprised at the range of designs and styles on offer. Continue reading
With less than a week before school starts back, and just over a week for new Kindergarten’s, we continue our review of lunch boxes, water bottles and snack containers thanks to SMASH. Continue reading
Choosing a school lunchbox can be an overwhelming experience especially with all the different styles and not knowing what will work for your child. Recently, it all seems to be about the bento style. What is it? Read on further as we trialled out the Bento Bite from SMASH Enterprises. Continue reading
A chance to visit a new city without the kids. Would you take the opportunity? Continue reading
With Christmas closing in fast, what about buying a gift that keeps on giving? Continue reading
For those of us in the southern hemisphere we are well into term 3 of school, and for those in the northern hemisphere it’s time to start a new school year. Recently the boys have been coming home from school ravenous. Knowing dinner isn’t far away I’m reluctant to give them snacks that are too filling but there’s no way they will last until dinner hour without something. The lovely Jennifer from Beautifully Alive has come to my aid and put together a list of quick snacks that will keep everyone happy! Continue reading
I’m sure I’m not the only one who dreads the gift hunting for Father’s Day. It can be difficult to find something meaningful, a gift that he will love, when he either doesn’t want anything or has everything he needs (apart from that sports car which is not going to happen anytime soon). Continue reading
Whether you’re a stay at home parent or a parent who works, dinner time can be one of the most stressful moments of the day. My husband and I both work (I work four days a week), we have two kids at school and I manage our school canteen. Add into the mix after school and weekend activities, trying to keep our (and the kids) social life going and the never-ending list of things ‘to do’, there are days I just want to walk in the door and know dinner will be whipped up in no time. Continue reading
Loopsy Mum 