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 …
50 Fun Things to Do
I take my fun pretty seriously. That may sound like a foxy moron of sorts, but it’s true. Even though I don’t shy away from the serious, difficult and complex …
What to Do in Inverloch With (or Without) Kids
Inverloch is such a great spot to visit, with or without kids. If it’s not on your radar – and it should be – Inverloch is situated on Victoria’s south east …
5 Australian Homewares Labels I’m Loving Right Now
The changing of the seasons is not only a super exciting time in fashion – it’s when all the new ranges of home wares, furniture and bedlinen are also launched. And …
A Few of My Favourite Things #5 of 2017
Welcome to this week’s edition of A Few of My Favourite Things. Last year, one of you lovely readers – thanks Sam! – told me you enjoyed these posts because …
Tips for Parents “Starting School”
Updated January 2017 This week, I’m preparing to send my youngest son to school. Gulp. And while I have mixed feelings about this – hashtag emo – I’m mostly excited …
What to do on Phillip Island with Kids
Updated February 2019 Growing up in the early ’80s, my family and I spent a week or so every summer at my great Uncle and Aunt’s beach house in Ventnor, …
What to Pack for a Holiday Rental/Driving Holiday
Every January, we pack up the car and head down to one of Victoria’s many coastal towns where we rent a holiday house for a week or so. It supposed …
Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids Under 12
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 …
Family Holiday Tips, Destinations and Ideas – Part 2
Welcome to the second post in this series on Family Holidays – Ideas, Destinations and Tips (you can catch up with the first here) in which I’ve asked some of my …