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5 ways to freshen up your master bedroom for summer – and a sweet discount code + bedding giveaway!

This post is sponsored by More Than Ever, win some lush bedding or nab a sweet discount code at the bottom of this post. I don’t know about you, but my bedroom is my absolute sanctuary. It’s not large, it’s not fancy, there isn’t an ensuite or ...

If your children are going to be near water this Summer, please read this. #KeepWatch

Dear complacent parents (let's be honest, that's all of us sometimes) Royal Life Saving Society - Australia have a pretty simple request, and honestly, I didn't think it was one they would have to make because it's so bloody obvious. Don't prop your ...

8 things you 100% HAVE to do with your kids this Christmas!

As I get further on in my parenting life I realise that there are so many different and valid ways to raise kids. But at Christmas time the pressure to meet a whole bunch of expectations can be crippling. So I have put together a little list of the ...

Christmas Toy Giveaway – With Tiger Tribe – Closed

Who wants a pile of toys for the kids to just turn up on their doorstep in time for Christmas? And who wants those toys to be beautiful quality, thoughtful and created especially to inspire play and learning? And finally, who wants them to be ...

Dear friends and family, here is what I would love you to give my kids this Christmas

Dear lovely, gorgeous and generous friends and family. meaningful Christmas I love that you want to buy my kids a present for Christmas; It’s a small window of years when they both understand Christmas and also believe wholeheartedly in ...

10 things my kids have taught me about happiness

I spend a crazy amount of time reading, listening and thinking about happiness. I’m not sure when it started but it has just always been an interest of mine. I still remember leaning over, closing my eyes and blowing out the 5 candles on my hedgehog ...

8 Advent Calendars for Adults – Because, why the hell not?

Despite what the shops are yelling, Christmas is actually not coming soon. But we are less than a month away from opening the first little door of an advent calendar. And that's not nothing. Adult Advent Calendars - Australia And I feel you, you're ...

DIY Worry Dolls – Halloween Style

I don't know about you guys, but my kids are obsessed with making DIY worry dolls. Anything to do with magic or putting things under your pillows is always a BIG win around here. We made these cute DIY worry dolls (or worry monsters actually) a ...

Kmart Hack – DIY confetti painted pots

I know you guys love a good Kmart Hack so let me lay one on you. These pots were only $1 each and with a $5 paint set (plus some colours I had at home) I turned them into these beauties. But first, a backstory. Because I'm a legit green thumb ...

5 spring wardrobe updates to slay the school run

Winter is such a great time for fashion, there are layers and textures and everything is happily tucked away from the elements, sigh. Life's good. Spring, on the other hand, is a GREAT time for life, the sun is out but it's not trying to kill you, ...

DIY Strawberry Foot Scrub Recipe

I have a lot of strawberries in the house but apparently, they may or may not have sewing needles in them, so there's that. I figure I should make a DIY strawberry foot scrub recipe instead. You may or may not know that Strawberries aren't just ...

How to teach kids to use chopsticks – plus a cute fine motor activity

Have you ever wondered how to teach kids to use chopsticks? If your kids aren’t around chopsticks that often, learning how to use them effectively can be difficult. so here's a little hack, plus chopstick activity that will have them catching flies ...

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