So today I turn 45. I know, right? It seems like only yesterday that the Festival of Forty was underway with my girls trip to Bali and other fun festivities. …
Christmas Gift Ideas for Tween Boys
With three boys aged 14, 12 and 9, I’ve had plenty of time to do my research for today’s post. And with their varied interests and personalities, I’ve had to …
Christmas Gift Ideas for Tween Girls
It’s no secret around these parts that I LOVE shopping for and buying gifts for family and friends. And as a mother of three boys aged 14, 12 and 9, …
Twenty Five + Awesome Board, Card & Dice Games for Kids
I’ve always loved playing board games. One of my favourite childhood memories is playing the Game of Life with my brother and sister on family holidays at my cousins’ Ventnor …
Twenty Two Great New Book Series by Australian Authors
It’s my great pleasure to welcome the fabulous Allison Tait (A.L. Tait) back to Style and Shenanigans. As many of you may know, A.L. Tait is the internationally published bestselling …
Life in #ISO: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Recently I was searching for something on my blog – yes bloggers actually read their own blogs – and I stumbled across a post I’d written at the very end …
The Top 10 Book Series for Kids Aged 6-10
Along with all the other families in the world right now, we’ve been trying to come up with some creative ways to keep the kids entertained during these strange Rona …
A Few of My Favourite Things – The Iso/Rona School Holidays Edition
It’s been a crazy few weeks, hasn’t it? I find it hard to believe that a few weeks ago, things were pretty much normal. The kids were still at school, …
2019 … so that was pretty intense.
Have you, like me, spend some time reflecting on the year that was lately? In my circles, the usual end of year slash festive banter includes questions along the lines …
What to Do in the School Holidays
I’m not sure where the time goes, but once again we’re on the cusp of the school holidays here in Victoria. Does anyone else feel like that? That the terms …
Yay – it’s my FIVE Year Blogiversary!
So I’m celebrating a milestone of sorts this week. Five years ago, on 24th August 2013, I published my very first blog post. I’ll save you clicking through and show …
A Few of My Favourite Things #8 of 2018
Hello friends and welcome to this latest – and overdue – edition of A Few of My Favourite Things. Since it’s been a while since I wrote a AOMFT post, …
The New ‘Normal’ – Reflections on my first year with all the kids at school
This time last year my youngest son was just starting primary school. I remember feeling so many different emotions, many of which collided on that first morning. I excitedly walked …
A Few of My Favourite Things of 2017 – The Year in Review
We’ve all had a big year, haven’t we? Each trip around the sun brings with it a new set of opportunities and challenges, and while some years are easier and …
Happy Christmas from Shenanigans HQ
With C Day fast approaching, I wanted to take this opportunity to say a very BIG HAPPY CHRISTMAS & THANK YOU I hope I say if often enough, but just …
Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids and Tweens
For the last few years, I’ve been using this guide for some inspo when it comes to Christmas gift giving for my three boys. Now that they are that little bit …
Why I’ve Been So Busy Lately – A Personal Update
At this time of year, it’s not uncommon to hear people talking about how the year has flown by. “It’s been such a crazy year”. “I can’t believe it’s November …
Tips for Market Stallholders
Updated October 2017 This weekend just gone, I held my second stall at a baby and kids market to sell some of the kids’ stuff now my baby is 6 …
33 Awesome Things to Do in China
Before my recent visit to China, it wasn’t really on my radar. Sure I was interested in China – our three boys are learning Mandarin at school, we all love …
Not My Favourite Things #1 of 2017
If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know I try to stay pretty upbeat around these parts. Every week I share a list of what’s taken my fancy or what I’ve …