As predictable as it might be, the first song I taught Millie was Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. I was so pleased when it was the song that kick-started the Magical Music class at Habitots in Albert Park today. Groove is in the heart… We did a trial class (regular classes start February 2) and Millie … Read more
School holidays are drawing to a close which means thousands of Aussie preppies are about to walk through the school gates for the first time. All the memories of a summer at home or away will soon make way for new experiences. But what about the mums and dads who will still have their little … Read more
There’s nothing swift at all about deciding on a pram once you find out you’re expecting. There’s hundreds out there, all looking snazzy and user-friendly, but it’s not until you get them home and pop bub in it you realise it may not be as compact/comfortable/easy to push as you thought when wheeling around a … Read more
Barbie is proving that she is much more than shiny hair, pink heels or Ken’s arm candy. Barbie has 180 career options in the huge range of ever-popular dolls, inspiring little girls and boys that they too can be a vet, athlete, police officer, movie star or astronaut. Millie the train driver Millie, not at all … Read more
Today was a good day. The sun was shining despite the winter temp and Millie and I headed off for a walk. Mum and daughter gleefully going about their day – until an opinionated nosy parker decided to ruin it. My hubby was called interstate on business for a few days, so I decided to … Read more
It all comes down to the greens. Sometimes its the carrots and tomorrow it might be the creamy chicken and avocado pasta – the same dish he happily gobbled up the week before. Refusing food is the new norm. They say it’s #toddlerlife, but it certainly makes #mumlife very trying. The Terrible Twos are not … Read more
It was Sunday funday. Hubby and I had agreed to meet friends at a cafe in Chapel St for lunch, strapped Millie and her 17 million necessary items in the car and headed off. Poor Millie (and I) had a couple of rough nights because of teething and a head cold – double whammy for … Read more
You don’t have to get yourself twisted into a pretzel worrying about a dining venue that will appease both adults and kids. Munich Brauhaus at South Wharf has started a Sunday Family Fun Day, with a children’s entertainer ready to keep the kiddos amused from 12.30pm with games, face painting and colouring in all going … Read more
Who knew there is so much fun to be had on a mobile phone that doesn’t involve chatting to your mates, sending an MMS or shopping online? It’s apps. They’re great. Besides your usual, EVERYONE must have apps (Instagram, Facebook, Urbanspoon, Shazam) there’s numerous pregnancy/baby/parenting ones that are as handy as a wet wipe. Throughout … Read more
Summer holidays are fun. But like all the fun things in life, they never last long. Everyone is now in a frantic ‘back to school’ mode and missing out on this glorious sunshine by trawling through shops looking for the perfect pencil case or pair of regulation shoes. I’m still lucky enough to have both … Read more