October 2009

Bored Children = Ten Jobs

October 19, 2009

I’m NEVER bored. Sometimes I wonder if my nature predisposed me to be this way or I am the product of how I was raised. Probably a bit of both. When I was growing up, if I ever mentioned the word “bored” to my Mother, I was given ten jobs to do. My Mother would say, “Ten jobs! Now, you won’t be [...]

Just Add Water

October 12, 2009

There is something magical about water. Water can can turn a desert into an oasis and a game into an exciting adventure. Grab an old ice-cream bucket and give your child some animals (or dolls) and a few accessories to let fun rein. I purchased the dinosaur counter beads (pictured) from Office Works. Just add water to your child’s game for a magical [...]

Something Truly Unique

October 10, 2009

I love period dramas. Pride and Predjudice, Jane Eyre, North and South, Emma and Our Mutual Friend are among my favourites. There is something about the language, etiquette and costumes of the late 1700′s to 1800′s that capture me. When I saw bonnets advertised at Karmiu I was so excited! I contacted the boutique to ask about the possibility of having some bonnets made [...]

The Yummy Mummy Epidemic

October 10, 2009

A couple of weeks ago I was reading this article in the Courier Mail: Mums in fashion wars at school pickup. It made me dwell a little on the concept of Yummy Mummies that is often splashed around the media. The article talks about the competition between Mothers while waiting to pick up children from school. [...]

Frozen Summer Treat

October 7, 2009

When the weather heats up, children love to have a cold treat to cool down. Try frozen yogurt. Use whatever yogurt you have it the fridge and divide it evenly in little bowls. I purchased the cute bowl pictured at Coles (a pack of 4 for $5). I have also see them for sale at Woolworths, Big W and [...]

Snow Globe

October 7, 2009

There is something magical about a snow globe. As you look through the clear glass, it is like you are transported to another world. A world where sparkles twirl like 1000 wishes, and you can’t help but wonder what it would be like to stand right in the middle, just watching. As the wishes fall lightly to the ground, [...]

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