Simple choc chip slice – ready in a jiffy

This simple choc chip slice recipe is for the days when you want an afternoon snack, but you really couldn’t be bothered. That’s not to say it’s not amazingly yummy and moreish,…

50 cheap or free ways to have fun with friends

We love it when our kids want to hang out and be social. We don’t…

How to still be a family after separation or divorce

First, let me just say that being a family after separation is in no way…

11 tips for Year 7 newbies from older high school kids

My youngest is starting high school in February, so I thought we’d gather some tips for Year 7 kids from older friends. It actually physically hurts me to write such a ridiculous…

10 things I wish primary schools did differently

My third and last kid finishes primary school today. It’s a mixed bag of emotions, this end of an era. She is ready to move on and excited to start high school,…

50 gifts of parenting wisdom from one mother to another

Forget the jewels, that new book and even the Thermo mixer – we know what…

21+ awesome gifts for tweens of all ages

Those lovely little tweenie tweens are equal parts delightful and depressing. No one does he…

3 cute free printable Christmas cards to download and print

My daughter Arabella loves tinkering around with graphics on Assembly and in Photoshop. She’s made a selection of free printable Christmas cards for us all to enjoy.  We called her ‘brand’ Aricards…