Mother's Day: It was never about the flowers
There are many reasons mothers experience disappointment and resentment on this day. If you, too, are feeling it, you are not alone.
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sally316
- Mar 21, 2021
- 10 min
City stay with young kids: Darwin
Darwin is a great city to explore with young children. The relaxed outdoor lifestyle means there are plenty of kid-friendly places to visit.
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sally316
- Feb 24, 2021
- 8 min
Shifting thoughts on education: Moving beyond school
We had always intended to send our children to school. That’s just what you do, isn’t it?
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sally316
- Feb 21, 2021
- 2 min
Garden spotlight - Okra
I 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.
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sally316
- Jan 29, 2021
- 2 min
3, 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).
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sally316
- Dec 20, 2020
- 7 min
Creating your own Christmas traditions
Many families are spending Christmas at home this year, so I thought I would share some things we do to make our Christmas special.
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sally316
- Dec 13, 2020
- 7 min
4 Christmas crafts to make with friends
Perhaps you need an activity for playgroup or you’ve invited friends over for Christmas crafts. These 4 activities suit groups of all ages.
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sally316
- Dec 6, 2020
- 9 min
In the pressure cooker: Christmas pudding
I have many memories of making Christmas pudding as a child, my brother and I would take turns stirring and would each make a wish.
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sally316
- Nov 29, 2020
- 5 min
Counting down to Christmas: Alternative Advent calendars
Today 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?
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sally316
- Nov 22, 2020
- 5 min
How we fold flat nappies and prefolds
Everyone seems to have their own preferred folds for flats and prefolds, but we only ever used one type of fold.
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sally316
- Nov 15, 2020
- 8 min
Travelling 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
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sally316
- Nov 1, 2020
- 5 min
Cooking with young kids Part 2: Choose your tools
Part 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.
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sally316
- Nov 1, 2020
- 5 min
Cooking with young kids Part 1: Prepare your kitchen
If 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.
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sally316
- Oct 25, 2020
- 4 min
Garden update: Wet season planting
We’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.
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sally316
- Oct 18, 2020
- 5 min
1500km on our cargo bike
Last Friday, we passed 1500km on our bike! We were on one of our favourite rides down to the beach when the odometer clicked over.
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sally316
- Oct 11, 2020
- 4 min
The 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.
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sally316
- Oct 4, 2020
- 3 min
Pancakes two ways
Both of my children enjoy cooking and eating pancakes. Whilst my usual recipe is pretty simple, we have an even simpler version for kids.
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sally316
- Sep 20, 2020
- 6 min
Embracing your toddler's newfound independence
It’s fun to watch your baby and their friends develop into their own little people, but this process comes with challenges.
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sally316
- Jul 26, 2020
- 6 min
Dry 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.
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sally316
- Jul 12, 2020
- 4 min
Baking with toddlers: Pumpkin muffins
For cooking with young children, the recipe needs to be simple and forgiving, with limited steps and a quick finish. Muffins are perfect.
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