The Wild Collective hopes to set a new benchmark for large-scale shopping events – and the annual fair is about to land in Melbourne. The premier event will showcase stalls from leading international and local designers and contain individual spaces to entertain every member of your tribe. That’s right – while you shop, Dad can relax in the … Read more
Tomorrow is my first Mother’s Day. Yay. I had my almost Mother’s Day last year, but despite the big bump, I didn’t really feel like a mummy yet. I don’t plan for tomorrow to be any different to any other day. But I love the fact that the day celebrates all mums – and this … Read more
In the first few weeks after Millie was born, I spent a lot of time buying things with the help of my iPhone and trusty credit card. Newborns tend to sleep and feed all day. Plenty of time for a bit of retail therapy. Well, LOTS of retail therapy. In those early days I managed … Read more
It’s Millie’s third Christmas this year, but the first time she has understood what all the fuss is about. We’ve been to see Santa for a photo at Malvern Central (where Millie told Santa she wanted a “pink present” and a “new one Thomas”), visited the impressive Lego Christmas tree at Federation Square, the CBD and City … Read more
With our second baby on the way – soon! – I’ve gone into full nesting mode. I’m fluttering around getting everything ready for this baby’s arrival. Funnily enough, I’ve got most of the baby essentials already and it’s Millie who needs an upgrade on some very important items so bubba can move in. The pram, … Read more
One of the biggest expenses you’ll have while looking after a new baby is the amount of money you will spend on nappies. You’ll also spend A LOT of time changing them and quite a bit of time perusing the supermarket aisles deciding which one is best for your bub’s tiny bum. It’s tricky. Some … Read more
We were on the train to the city for one of the Australian premiere performances of Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom – Live on Stage when Millie told me she was most excited to see King Thistle. Luckily King Thistle was part of the live show and Millie was one of a theatre full of … Read more
Tiny Teddies, dust, dried apple, fluff, yoghurt buttons, dirt, stickers, hair, glitter, a mini pom pom and sultanas. All of this and more was sucked out of my car and shot into the clear chamber of a Dyson V6 Absolute. I hadn’t given my car a proper vacuum since Millie was born and I shuddered … Read more
I’m not one to wish my life away. But there’s a beautiful Australian brand for little girls that makes me wish the months for sunshine and fun in the great outdoors would hurry up already. It’s Peggy. Peggy Summer 14 It’s the brand that I would be happy to dress Millie in forever. The Melbourne … Read more
Her school dress is hanging on the door and we are on the eve of a day I thought would actually take a lot longer to get here – Millie’s first day of school. This summer we crammed in All. Of. The. Fun. Things. I was determined to provide her with every happy experience possible … Read more