A natural, new age Mother’s Day gift guide Mother’s Day is a time to show appreciation of our mums and all the wonderful things they do for us! Here are my favourite gift ideas for the natural, new age mum. Ladies, you might like to share this on Facebook or email to the appropriate loved ones! …
Your guide to a Happy, Healthy Easter !
Your guide to a Happy, Healthy Easter ! It’s an early Easter this year! Are you ready? This pagan celebration has somehow turned into a giant choc-fest! I also think it’s outrageous that hot cross buns appear on Boxing Day. More and more catalogues and shops are suggesting that Easter is another Christmas and we…
How to host an eco-friendly kids’ party!
How to host an eco-friendly kids’ party! Today I am bringing you my top tips for a very green kids’ party. Keep in mind that even the little things we do can all make a difference. ♥ Plan ahead. Many environmentally friendly products are sadly not widely available, so you may need to hunt around…
10 DIY Christmas Gifts to Make with Love!
10 DIY Christmas Gifts to Make with Love! I have put a challenge out to my family this year. We have to make, with our very own hands, one gift for each other for Christmas! This challenge was met with shock, then laughter and disbelief. When the hoo-ha had died down and they realized I was serious, their brains started ticking…
A natural, new age guide to the Sunshine Coast….
……. or what I did on my holidays! The Sunshine Coast in Queensland, is about one hour north of Brisbane. It is a mecca for all things natural and new age and it’s a great spot for a fabulous family holiday. I have been a local a few times in my life and enjoyed…
Cheap and Cheerful School Holiday Fun!
Cheap and Cheerful School Holiday Fun! Do you love or loathe school holidays? It can be a bit of both around here! The secret is keeping the kids amused so they don’t start fighting! Here are some things my kids have had fun with over the years. ♥ Virtual painting Don’t panic –…
A natural and new-age Father’s Day gift guide!
Father’s Day is nearly here and it’s time to show our Dads how much we love and appreciate them. Here is my pick of the best online gifts for Dad. Upcycle. I love these quirky, hand-made vintage signs for Dad’s shed from Whatsy Dots. Find the whole range online at Etsy. Organic. Get your dad looking spiffy with…
The only 3 things you need to know to be a good mum.
Motherhood is a tough gig. To smack or not to smack. Breastfeed or bottle. In your bed, out of your bed. The list goes on. There is always a plethora of experts (and non-experts too) telling you how to bring up your kids. Books, blogs, baby whisperers – who do you listen to? Did our…
The shocking things I found in my son’s shoe drawer!
I have no words. The shock. The horror. Mortified and devastated is what I am. Look what I found in my 13-year-old son’s shoe drawer. Chocolate. Lots and lots of chocolate. Not just one bar, but three large packets! All of it laden with artificial rubbish! At first I was a bit cranky. Not just about the chocolate – I…
Our Trip to Henderson Park Farm Retreat
I love those holidays where we don’t have to do anything, see anyone or be anywhere. It’s nice to unplug from the world and just be. I was desperately in need of some down time, time with my family and a big dose of Mother Nature. Kids and hubby were worn out from school and work…