We all know how hectic family life can be. From school and work commitments to after-school activities and housework – it can be difficult to find time for everything, let alone yourself! …
Getting kids to do more around the house
One of the most common questions I receive is how to get kids to do more around the house and to do more for themselves. The reality is that most kids will …
Goal setting to get organised
Sometimes it feels like you’re just running around in circles and you don’t have time for anything else. The problem is that you have too much to do and not enough time …
From overwhelmed to organised
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly rushing? That you’re never really present with your family because you’re always thinking about the next thing you need to do? If you’re feeling stressed, …
Menu planning ideas and lunch box ideas for Spring 2022
A little late posting this because I was a little late getting around to planning for the month. It then took me longer to get them into this post as I broke …
Monthly review – mastering your time
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 …