Introducing another Smiles Around The World contributor – Nireshnee from Durban, South Africa. Smiles Around the World is a project aimed at sharing our world with each other. Amidst the differences that we face in regards to location, culture, food, clothing and more, we realise that underneath it all – we are all the same. Come aboard as we share this journey...

If you haven’t heard about or seen the latest Time Magazine cover showing a 3 yr old breastfeeding, then you’re probably living under a rock on some glorious sun-drenched deserted island somewhere – dipping your feet in the cool calm waters and blissfully unaware of the Mummy Wars that are raging around the country. And if you are there – move...

Things have sure changed since the LEGO of my childhood! Back then I remember just the basic colours in the small sized bricks, and it always seemed to be a “boy thing”. In the fifty years that LEGO has been in Australia, they have certainly gone the extra mile to understand what appeals to all children – young, old, boys and girls. Maddy had her...

Are you happy? Big question right? Ever noticed that some people just have a happy vibe? I can guarantee you that they’re not happy because of any “thing” that has happened to them. No-one taps them on their shoulder and grants them the gift of happiness. They haven’t  been blessed with the “perfect” life – they don’t...

Wishing every Mum out there a beautiful Mother’s Day!! I hope by the time you get to read this you will have enjoyed something a little special – maybe a sleep-in, or a nice cup of tea, or even just a love-filled hug from your bubbas. I love this day of the year – a chance to shine the spotlight on motherhood – the most draining, challenging,...

Introducing another Smiles Around The World contributor – Deb from Home Life Simplified shares her journey that took her from New York to Australia (and everywhere in between!). Smiles Around the World is a project aimed at sharing our world with each other. Amidst the differences that we face in regards to location, culture, food, clothing and more, we realise...

Daddy Smiles doesn’t read this blog. Shocking right? I challenge him with Pop Quizzes every few weeks, and he always fails miserably. But that’s not really surprising – he doesn’t have a Facebook, Twitter or Instagram account and I even had to explain to him what a winking smiley is when I sent him a cheeky text message last week! But on the...