This is where I spew the thoughts in my head, out into text that is hopefully in a readable format.
Are You A Hot Mess Too?
———————————————— Are You A Hot Mess Too? Found a hilarious compilation on BuzzFeed and felt like it was talking to me. Communicating with me …
Games Night!
Thanks to The Warehouse, our family now have some awesome games to start our own Games Night each week: Twister, Connect 4, Operation and

Dad’s Taking Busy Boards To The Next Level
I woke up this morning and read this article on the NZ Herald website from yesterday about a busy board that a Dad created for
Favourites Friday: The One About Me
>> LINK UP PARTY IS BELOW << It’s me – Maria. I am Happy Mum Happy Child. I’m a stay-at-home-mother to two children. A 2 year
What Am I Doing?
Last night, I had to go out and do something. Look at this picture, and if you can guess what I was doing, then you might
New Like Buttons!
Have you seen the new Facebook Like Button options? Check it out guys! Just logged into Happy Mum Happy Child on my computer this morning

Solo Parenting: The Loneliness
I have had a few stints of solo parenting thanks to my husband having to go overseas for work. But nothing long term. I cope
20K Likes Giveaway
Late last year we hit 20,000 followers on Facebook. I say WE because it is YOU and I in this. WE are a team!
Hilariously Horrible Advice For Pregnant Women Throughout History
I read this “Horrible Advice for Pregnant Women throughout History” this afternoon and couldn’t help but giggle … ——————- http://allday.com/post/7429-horrible-advice-for-pregnant-women-throughout-history/ ——————- I read the
Grateful: The Other Half
So, I don’t normally talk about my husband, or what he does. Mainly because I don’t like rubbing it in other people’s faces (and
Friday Favourites: The One With The Photoshoot
>> FRIDAY FAVOURITES LINK UP BELOW! << This week I have felt a wee bit like royalty. The last time I got my

Bento Lunch Box Craze
Photo / Supplied / Lynley Edward Bento Lunch Box Craze Check out this article in the NZ Herald today about school lunches! I was interviewed
Friday Favourites: The One With The Crazy Lady
>> FRIDAY FAVOURITES LINK UP BELOW! << This week I have been a crazy lady. Like TRULY certifiable. I wake up in the morning,
My Children
I always seem to write about the shitty days I have .. well this time I’m going to write positively. My kids are amazing.
Tonight, I’m the Man with the Axe …
Picture this: me yelling …. ” *INSERT GIRL’S NAME* JUST STOP ” ” JUST STOP YELLING ” ” JUST STOP SCREAMING ” ” JUST
Jam Bars
After making my own Jam, I set about trying to find something yummy to make that I would eat, as well as my kids. And
