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
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
April is Cesarean Awareness month and I’m lucky to have had two of them. When you’re pregnant, especially for the first time, there is so much pressure to get it right. It can almost feel as if you’re cheating your pregnancy by having a c-section. Some are planned, some are emergency but at the end of the day all anyone should want is a safe delivery for mum and bub. While each delivery will have it’s own story, there are positive and negative stories to popping the baby out by pushing or by coming out of the sunroof. Continue reading
An everyday mum, Steph is a former teacher, has two beautiful children and lives in Sydney. I came across Steph, who is the author of Mummy Blogger Sydney , on Instagram and was immediately drawn to her honest, and sometimes hilarious, account of parenting. This article written by Steph reminds us that as our children become more independent, not to forgot about you as an individual. Continue reading
Bec Wilcock is an ultramarathon runner who has just welcomed the arrival of her gorgeous baby boy, Beau Patrick. I had the opportunity to ask her some questions about staying fit during pregnancy. Continue reading
I decided to post this on International Women’s Day after reading Laura’s piece that she put together for my blog. Parenting is hard enough; co-parenting seems to take it to another level. Laura, I’ve no doubt you are an inspiration and strength for your daughter – happy International Women’s Day. Here’s Laura’s story. Continue reading
Time is going by way too fast. I remember the time I found out I was pregnant with you and the days you were born like it was yesterday. I remember the first few months as I struggled as a mum with both of you – first and second time mum – but enjoyed the days that we got through unscathed. The pain of initially breastfeeding and then the feeling of loss when I decided the time was right to stop. The sleepless nights – there were many – and the days were we smiled and laughed. The frustrating times especially through the age of 3 – gosh how I dislike that age! However I remember far more good days than not good. Continue reading
How is it that we are already half-way through January?! There are two weeks of school holidays left for us. And then we start Year 1. Continue reading
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