sally316May 8, 20218 minMother's Day: It was never about the flowersThere are many reasons mothers experience disappointment and resentment on this day. If you, too, are feeling it, you are not alone.
sally316Mar 21, 202110 minCity stay with young kids: DarwinDarwin is a great city to explore with young children. The relaxed outdoor lifestyle means there are plenty of kid-friendly places to visit.
sally316Feb 24, 20218 minShifting thoughts on education: Moving beyond schoolWe had always intended to send our children to school. That’s just what you do, isn’t it?
sally316Feb 21, 20212 minGarden spotlight - OkraI never knew okra grew in the tropics, until I noticed it at the markets. Fast-forward to this wet season and we’re eating it every week.
sally316Jan 28, 20212 min3, 2, 1, Scones!The recipe we use is very simple and you can have scones on the table in 20 minutes (maybe 30 if you're cooking with kids).
sally316Dec 20, 20207 minCreating your own Christmas traditionsMany families are spending Christmas at home this year, so I thought I would share some things we do to make our Christmas special.
sally316Dec 13, 20207 min4 Christmas crafts to make with friendsPerhaps you need an activity for playgroup or you’ve invited friends over for Christmas crafts. These 4 activities suit groups of all ages.
sally316Dec 6, 20209 minIn the pressure cooker: Christmas puddingI have many memories of making Christmas pudding as a child, my brother and I would take turns stirring and would each make a wish.
sally316Nov 29, 20205 minCounting down to Christmas: Alternative Advent calendarsToday marks the first day of Advent. Signs of Christmas are all around, so how do we explain to children that it's still a month away?
sally316Nov 22, 20205 minHow we fold flat nappies and prefoldsEveryone seems to have their own preferred folds for flats and prefolds, but we only ever used one type of fold.
sally316Nov 15, 20208 minTravelling with cloth nappies (cloth diapers)We always knew we would use cloth nappies. When the time came to travel with our babies, I set about finding nappy options to suit our needs
sally316Nov 1, 20205 minCooking with young kids Part 2: Choose your toolsPart 2 of this series looks at tools and utensils we have introduced to make it easier for our kids to be independent in the kitchen.
sally316Nov 1, 20205 minCooking with young kids Part 1: Prepare your kitchenIf the idea of cooking with young children sounds daunting, you are not alone. I have a few things I have found that make cooking easier.
sally316Oct 25, 20204 minGarden update: Wet season plantingWe’ve received a lot of early rain this year and have begun to get our garden ready for wet season. The plants are loving the humidity.
sally316Oct 18, 20205 min1500km on our cargo bikeLast Friday, we passed 1500km on our bike! We were on one of our favourite rides down to the beach when the odometer clicked over.
sally316Oct 11, 20204 minThe evolution of our 'maker space'Both of our children enjoy painting and drawing. However, I’ve been reluctant to give them free access to materials as they can get messy.
sally316Oct 4, 20203 minPancakes two waysBoth of my children enjoy cooking and eating pancakes. Whilst my usual recipe is pretty simple, we have an even simpler version for kids.
sally316Sep 19, 20206 minEmbracing your toddler's newfound independenceIt’s fun to watch your baby and their friends develop into their own little people, but this process comes with challenges.
sally316Jul 25, 20206 minDry season weekend getaway: Kakadu 2020 Once it was announced that Kakadu National Park was reopening, we figured now was a rare opportunity to explore it without the crowds.
sally316Jul 12, 20204 minBaking with toddlers: Pumpkin muffinsFor cooking with young children, the recipe needs to be simple and forgiving, with limited steps and a quick finish. Muffins are perfect.