The start of September means it is time for my August review! Super happy to say farewell winter and hello to spring. August was a pretty great month in terms of ticking …
Book review – The better brain by Julia Rucklidge, PhD ; Bonnie Kaplan, Phd.
The full title of this book I am reviewing is The better brain: how nutrition will help you overcome anxiety, depression, ADHD and stress / Julia Rucklidge, PhD ; Bonnie Kaplan, Phd. …
Interspecies and Other Others – Exhibition at Abbotsford Convent
Interspecies and Other Others is a free program of video and sound art, sculpture, installation and performance at Abbotsford Convent. The youngest (13 y.o) and I went to the preview evening and …
Tips and tools for helping kids with their homework (but not doing it for them!)
Today’s post answers reader questions on the topic of helping kids with their homework . You can read previous answers to readers’ questions here. It must be the time of year for it …
Free book activity packs + Father’s Day Book Bundle Giveaway
It is only a few weeks away from Father’s Day and what better way to celebrate it than with books! Reading with kids is not only a great way to help with …
Monthly review – getting out of the winter doldrums
I am pretty happy to see the end of July as it means only one more month of winter left. At the start of July, I realised I was falling into the …
Menu planning ideas and lunch box ideas for August 2022
And we are almost into the last month of winter – hooray! I wanted to put together a monthly menu plan pretty quickly for the family and have shopping lists ready to …
Picking yourself up after an unproductive day
Today’s post answers a reader’s question and is one that I think many will be able to relate to at the moment. You can read previous answers to readers’ questions here. How do …
NGV Kids – Making Art: Imagine Everything is Real Free exhibition
Making Art: Imagine Everything is Real is a free exhibition for kids currently on until 9 Oct at the National Gallery of Victoria. It is presented in conjunction with the world-premiere Melbourne …
Monthly review – half yearly review 2022
We are now half way through the year and time to take a look back and see how I am progressing toward my goal for 2022. My goal for this year is …
Lightscape at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Last week the youngest and I went to the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne to see Lightscape. It was truly spectacular and we both adored it. If you haven’t heard of Lightscape it is …
Book review: Four Thousand Weeks
Four Thousand Weeks – Time and How to Use It by Oliver Burkeman is not your typical time management book. There are no quick hacks, no schedules to follow, and no secrets …
Book review: I love a sunblessed country
I love a sunblessed country is beautifully written by Allison Clarke and exquisitely illustrated by Cat MacInnes. Long term readers of this blog will be familiar with the name Allison Clarke as …
Monthly review – it’s not possible to do all the things
Back in 2016, I ran a productivity workshop at the Problogger Event, and in it I shared what I called the 5 hard truths of productivity. One of those hard truths became …
37 essential life skills for adulting
In no way does this list of 37 essential life skills for adulting cover all of the skills you need to manage as an adult in the world. It covers what I …
Weekly food prep and menu plan ideas for June 2022
Below I have listed some weekly food prep and menu plan ideas for June. For most of this year I have been menu planning from week to week. This started due to …
National Reconciliation Week 2022 – Be Brave. Make Change.
National Reconciliation Week 2022 runs from 27 May to 3 June and the theme this year is Be Brave. Make Change. One of my habits to support my goal for this year …
Motivation and getting things done
Today’s post answers reader questions on the topic of motivation and getting things done. You can read previous answers to readers’ questions here. Motivation is a topic I receive many questions on and …