There has always been a passion inside of me when it comes to children and education. As a child I would “play school” with my imaginary classmates. In my school, I would collect leaves that had fallen from the trees – studying their shape and their colour – marvelling at how different they looked when actually in my hands. Feeling the...

Yesterday in the car, where all of our most in-depth conversations seem to happen, my son asked me about ANZAC Day. I have had quite a few changes of heart when it comes to my thoughts on this day. When I was in Primary School I was a trumpet player, and although I never had the honour of playing The Last Post, I remember vividly how it made me feel. I remember the...

Before I left the workforce to have my babies, I worked as an analyst in the finance industry. Every second of my day was structured. I could predict the future, based on the historical statistics that I could print out and analyse. I could formulate an event, and almost ensure a 100% predictability rate. I was ordered, and logical and organised. I really, really...

Yesterday I celebrated two years of blogging. What a ride! I started out knowing NOTHING – absolutely nothing. I knew I had things to say… I knew I wanted to write… I just didn’t know whether the whole concept of blogging would be right for me, or whether I would stick at it. Two years on, I can tell you that writing and blogging has become an...

I’m feeling not quite myself of late. I feel like I have got too much on my plate, too many balls in the air, full hands, and I have bitten off more than I can chew (just to throw out a metaphor or four). As much as I love the school holidays, and I do, I REALLY do, I am feeling spent, stressed, and have an overwhelming feeling of running out of time. I am on...

For all the diehard Big Brother fans, you may remember a previous housemate, Reggie Bird, who became a household favourite because of her enthusiastic capacity to live in, and enjoy, every moment. Faced with the prospect of being evicted from the Big Brother house, a tearful Reggie explained to her friend Chrissie Swan, “I don’t want to go back to my...

*** This giveaway has now closed. Congratulations to the lucky winner Candice Ecclestone! *** There are some toys and activities that have successfully stood the test of time – simply because they are all about good old-fashioned fun! The Crazy Skates from Supercool Sales bring back so many wonderful memories of my own childhood and are sure to be a hit now...

*** This giveaway has now closed. Congratulations to the winner, Kel Carter!! *** Today we continue with the foodie theme with the Christmas Giveaways – but here is one for the grown ups! Howard’s Storage World have recently launched their 2012 Christmas Gift Guide, which features some fantastic ideas for those wanting to organise, beautify, and enjoy...

*** This giveaway has now closed – the winner is Kyra Burns! *** Welcome to the very first Christmas Giveaway of 2012! I am so pleased to introduce you to Personal Planner:   Personal Planner Puts The Fun Back To Organisation What if you could organise family schedules, keep up with administration, collect inspiring ideas and manage hobbies all in the...

The other day, I was having a really tough morning. By the time I had piled the kids into the car, driven them to school, and distributed the big 3 to their appropriate classrooms, I was already willing the day to be over. On the spur of the moment, I decided to take a quick detour to the Childcare centre on the way back to the car – I figured if it could make...