June 2010

Personality: Heads and Tails

June 30, 2010

I know my image above looks nothing like coins, but hey, I tried.  I often use the double-sided-coin analogy to communicate personality traits to my children. You see, I love my children for their uniqueness, and seek to allow them to grow into all God wants them to be. I want them to understand the strengths and weaknesses of [...]

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Home: Country Retro

June 29, 2010
Country Retro Home

As I walk into Josh and Bonnie’s kitchen, there’s an overwhelming sense this kitchen was meant to be shared.  Josh and Bonnie have been living in, and renovating, their riverfront 1930 Queensland workers cottage for the past 6 years. Josh is passionate about design and incorporates this passion into many projects around the home.  As well [...]

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The Fun Funnel: Book Giveaway

June 28, 2010

I’m always on the look out for interesting children’s picture books.  The Fun Funnel brings together a book and DVD, creating an interactive story in a pop-out-of-the-page way. Read it… Watch it… Show it… Share it… A message from the author, Robbie Cameron: “I have self produced and published “The Fun Funnel”. A children’s picture book that comes with an animated [...]

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My Style 26.6.10: Casual Elegance

June 26, 2010

Every Mum needs an outfit like this.  Firstly, and most importantly, the jersey material doesn’t need ironing.  Secondly, it’s so comfortable, you could sleep in it (minus the belt).  Thirdly, it’s an outfit that carries you from day-time shopping to a night-time outing.    Jersey Dress: Harris Scarfe $20 Belt: Fashion Fair Long Cardigan: Fashion Fair [...]

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Theme It: Bathroom

June 26, 2010

Water: it’s a wonderful thing. 1. Alex Bath Flutes $23.99 / 2. Alex Musical Island $39.95 3. Your Cheeky Monkey Facecloths $10.00 / 4. Your Cheeky Monkey Mum Bath Set $15.00  5. Goat Milk Soap for Babies $5.00 / 6. Goat Milk Soap for Mums $5.00 7. Boon LadyBug Pod Bath Toy & Storage $59.95 / 8. Boon Bath [...]

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A Pile of Straws

June 25, 2010

Straws + Sticky-tape + Children = Easy Creative Fun   Tip: Straw boats make great bath toys. Be A Fun Mum related posts: * Bottle Boats Come and join the Childhood101 We Play Link-up.

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