December 2009

My Guide to Happy Holidays

December 9, 2009

I’m one of those mothers who love, Love, LOVE school holidays. However, that does not mean the journey is a smooth sail. These are my tips for happy holidays. 1. The three day hurdle In my experience, the first three days are the hardest. Everyone is adjusting to the change of dynamics in the house. The younger children are [...]

Mummy, Look What I Did!

December 9, 2009

From the time your child attends playgroup, there will be an endless supply of artwork to display around the house. Managing this can be difficult and it multiplies with the more children you have. I’ve found a reasonable solution to managing all the artwork produced in this house. My solution is in the form of an A4 [...]

Add a Little Colour to Your Day

December 9, 2009

I discovered the best pick-me-up treat: premium orange juice slushy. And no children, you can’t have any! Just leave the bottle of orange juice in the freezer for a few hours and follow these steps: shake, pour and enjoy. .

Raising Girls: Three Words, Three Squeezes

December 3, 2009

I LOVE YOU. These three words have amazing power. Girls (and boys) need to hear the three magic words over and over again. When I have the opportunity to hold my daughter’s hand we do something special; something secret; something just for us: three squeezes. Three squeezes represent these words: I love you. It’s a fun way to to tell your daughter [...]

The Miracle Bag

December 3, 2009

“It’s a miracle!” A women’s bag is full of - well - everything. A women’s bag contains mystery. A woman’s bag must never be trifled with. A woman’s bag is an extension of herself. A woman’s bag is a miracle. My mother had a special pouch inside her bag and it was amazing what was discovered inside in a pressing situation. My sisters and I would [...]