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The Lowdown: What To Do If A Child Chokes
Kids put the weirdest things in their mouths; a lot of which aren’t even edible. When most kids are young, putting objects into their mouths
The Lowdown: Dealing With Nits
UPDATE (2019): my kids have now had nits. My daughter was 7, and my son was 5 when they got them. Sadly my daughter had
The Cheater’s Guide to a Clean House
This post has been sponsored by Selleys Sugar Soap Wipes, however all words and opinions are my own. Before we had children, our house was relatively
Too Much Packaging – What Do You Want Me To Do?
I did a post on Facebook showing a typical afternoon tea that I prepare for my kids, I was questioned about a few things. Firstly
Yes My Kids Eat That Much
My kids usually have cereal or toast for breakfast, followed by an apple; and then at school they have their lunch that I make them.
Do’s And Don’t’s When Visiting a Newborn Baby
When you become a Mum for the first time, having visitors over can be extremely overwhelming. It’s so lovely to know that people care and
The Times I Want To Quit
There are some days when I want to pack it in and never return. Where I just want to be honest about my entire life
Post Natal Psychosis Is Nothing Like Post Natal Depression
My family has a history of Post Natal Psychosis, so it was always important for me to be upfront with Phil and my Doctor before
Glow Dreaming Review
Before I launch into my review, I just need to give a little background information as to why I got sent the Glow Dreaming unit.
Why Nuts Aren’t Banned In All Schools
The other day when I shared an image of my daughter’s lunchbox, that my husband had put together, I was actually surprised at the number
Kids Chores Around The Kitchen
I get asked a lot “when should I start letting my kids help out around the house”, and my answer always is “when you think
One Thing Not To Say When A Mum Asks For Advice
——————————————————- Too many times I have seen a Mum (usually a first-time-Mum) ask for advice about a certain situation, and the response from people is
You Are Not Required To Socialise Your Baby
Public Service Announcement: you are not required to socialise your baby. You don’t have to go to play groups or attend a play centre. You don’t
Research Shows You Can’t Spoil A Baby
Before I launch into it, please remember this is just my opinion based on research I’ve done. You can all do whatever you want as
What The Heck Is BYOD?
This post has been sponsored by Noel Leeming, however all words, and opinions are my own. When I went to school, all I needed was
Clutter Really Does Cause Anxiety
As they say “cluttered house, cluttered mind“; and it’s true. We don’t have a large house (80 square metres), and the storage space within the
NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Is Pregnant And I’m Excited
———————————— Right, so let’s lay all the cards out on the table: The Prime Minister of New Zealand (Jacinda Ardern) is pregnant. Like many millions
Alcohol & My Anxiety
After going to my the doctor to chat about my ongoing anxiety issues (I also have depression but never thought I had anxiety issues); if
The Truth About My Anxiety
——————————————- The Truth About My Anxiety Since sharing my first post about anxiety, I have been inundated with messages from people with their own stories
My Anxiety Is Skyrocketing
——————————————- Let’s be honest, I already run at a certain level of anxiety, but for some reason I get a lot more anxiety at this
