Smiles Around The World – Durban, South Africa

May 18

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...

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Tired of The Judgement – Time Magazine Cover: Attachment Parenting

May 17

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...

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LEGO Duplo Creative Cakes Review and Giveaway

May 16

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...

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Bring Your Own Synthetic Happiness!

May 14

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...

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Happy Mothers Day 2012!

May 13

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,...

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Smiles Around The World: From New York to Australia!

May 11

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...

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What I’d Like for Mothers Day – And They Don’t Cost a Thing!

May 10

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...

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