10 Things

10 things is a collation of list posts from Planning With Kids that are posted on Tuesdyas. Topics range from planning, parenting, Aussie Mummy Bloggers, education, guest posts and much more.

10 Cleaning Tips To Get The House In Shape Quicker

January 11, 2011

My house is never spotless and I am not a clean freak, but I do like things to be reasonably clean and tidy. Here are 10 of my best tips I have to offer on cleaning the family home: 1. Daily cleaning regime Gone are the days when I can clean the whole house at [...]

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Summer Blog Reading

January 4, 2011

My blog is now officially 3 years old! I love blogging now just as much (if not more) as when I started. Over the last couple of years around this time I have listed the most popular posts for the past year, but I am doing something different this year. The last couple of months [...]

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Top Ten Cafes For Summer In Melbourne

December 21, 2010

Many thanks to Jolie from the fabulous site Hey Bambini for putting together this list of kid friendly cafes for summer. Now if Melbourne weather could just prove to us that it is actually summer, I would be very happy! Hey Bambini is a fantastic site for parents that helps you find unique places that [...]

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Top 10 Tips For Hosting An Impromptu Playdate

December 1, 2010

Image by Brooklyn This is a guest post from a gorgeous friend of mine Cate, who has recently started a blog herself! It is called Keep Cate Busy and she is certainly doing that! The aim of the blog is to take on a challenge to make every day a little bit special. Cate has [...]

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Organisational iPhone Apps For Mum

November 23, 2010

Today post is from the lovely Heather from The iPhone Mom. If you have an iPhone, iTouch or iPad you really should subscribe to her blog – its the easiest way to find out all the new cool apps! *** Before I had children I was an organized person. On time, able to keep track [...]

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Top 10 Money Saving Tips For Families

November 16, 2010

Image by alancleaver_2000 Today’s guest post is by the team at MyLife. MyLife is a friendly, but professional financial planning firm, that specialises in helping families. MyLife aim to help people pay off their mortgage in up to half the time and invest safely for their future. They are based in Blackburn (Melbourne) but also [...]

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Some Thoughts On Motherhood

November 2, 2010

For my monthly wrap up post this month, the theme is Motherhood! I have been thinking a lot about me as a mother lately. Wondering if I am doing it right. Am I worrying too much? Am I getting it wrong with the kids? Is my balance in the home going okay? Am I looking [...]

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10 Reasons To Do More With Your Kids’ Artwork + Give Away

October 19, 2010

This give away is now closed. Thanks to all those who entered. The very luck winner was Cate. Congratulations Cate and I will email you shortly. This week’s guest post is from Nathan and Sara Hodges, founders of Art Eater, which is all about kids’ artwork – creating it, displaying it and preserving it. To [...]

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10 Things to do in Melbourne with Under 5’s

September 28, 2010

Today’s guest post is compiled by Julia Dixon from Things to do with Under Fives. Julia is a local mum who started this blog as a way of helping other mums with ideas for under-fives, whether they be new to Melbourne, new to motherhood or just looking for something new to do. 1. A Day [...]

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10 things to take in your baby bag when eating out with little ones…

September 21, 2010

This special guest blog post was written by self-confessed foodie, avid cafe goer, Mamma to two little girls under two, and creator of kid-friendly cafe review website www.littleeats.com.au – where it’s all about cafe culture for Melbourne’s little ones. Here Jemma shares 10 things to take when you are eating out with kids 1.Entertainment Toys [...]

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Staycation Ideas For Kids

September 14, 2010

This Friday sees the end of term three for those of us in Victoria. We have had more illness with the kids this term than we had all of last year. This school holidays we are not going away anywhere. We have a few activities lined up outside of the home, but intend on spending [...]

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10 iPhone Apps For Kids

August 24, 2010

I was actually suprised how long it took me to work out that there are some excellent iPhone apps for kids of an educational nature! I find that the iPhone comes in handy at times when you have to wait unexpectedly with the kids or need a distraction under duress! Here are 10 of our [...]