When I sat down to plan the meals for this week, I realised that this week would see the start of August. For me, this year August has particular significance as I …
The Impact Of Background TV
(Photo source: flickr – szeretlek) I came across a number of articles regarding a new study, published in the July/August issue of Child Development. The study was conducted by researchers at the …
Christmas Planning In July – Making Handmade Fabric Notebooks
Earlier this month I got together with a talented and craft friend to make the first batch of hand made Christmas Presents for the year. Our first get together in July was …
My Guiding Principles For A Happy Family
When trying to reorganise files from back ups onto my new computer, I came across a document that I created a number of years ago which outlines some guiding principles that I …
6 Things Meme
Earlier in July Guera at A Roaming Aussie Mum tagged me for the 6 Things Meme. The Roaming Aussie Mum is now back home, and her new blog design is amazing so …
Children’s Timetable Term 3, 2008
New term and new timetable. There were just a few minor changes that I needed to make to the Children’s Timetable from Term 2. I have been creating these timetables for a …
Christmas Planning In July – Presents
I have traditionally not been one of those organised people who buy up presents at the sales in June or July, but have tended to leave my shopping until November or December. …
Planning Time For The Park
When Thinker (now 9.5 y.o) and Little Rascal (now 7) were toddlers/preschoolers we spent a lot of time at parks and playgrounds. As we have had more children and the number of …
10 Ways To Encourage Your Child
When The Thinker (now 9.5) was at his first year of preschool, his teacher pointed out to me how using empty praise on children often has the reverse effect of what we …
Some Pre-Planning For The School Holidays
It is only a bit over two weeks until we have school holidays here in Victoria. It has been a very long term and I have to say that I am looking …
How To Create A Preschool Writing Box
Possum is in four year old kinder this year and has now become very interested in writing. She is writing her name everywhere possible (thankfully only on paper though) and trying to …
10 Ways To Save On Your Food Bill
With global food prices forecast to remain high for the next ten years, I thought I would put together the most effective ways I find to save money on our food bill. …
May – Posts Of The Month
Here are a collection of posts that I came across in my travels across the blogosphere, that I enjoyed during the month of May. SOCIETY I fear for our young people written …
Planning For Life Learning
Before I had kids, I didn’t have that many views on what I would be like as a parent. One of the few things that I did have a view on was …
Tear Down The Great Fire Wall Of China
This post is my contribution to Bloggers Unite For Human Rights. As an Australian I can openly express my political views on this blog, on a chat room or in an email …
Menu Plan Monday And ickle kids Activity Pack Give Away
I have a fantastic give away to announce today. I am going to give away one ickle kids activity pack to a reader up to the value of $45. A great friend …
What Is Mum’s Work Worth?
Firstly Happy Mother’s Day! I have had a wonderful morning so far and hope you have too. This year my birthday actually falls on Mother’s Day so I have been doubly spoilt. …
April – Posts Of The Month
I am not going to mention that the last month went ridiculously fast and I can’t believe it is time for me to be writing this again! 🙂 Here are some posts …