The Hokey Pokey wash…
Have you ever wondered where the Hokey Pokey song originated from? It seems to go back to the early 1800’s and has …
Dirty School Lunch boxes
Either at the end of the term or final school year the children’s lunch boxes can become very dirty and worn. Those …
Nagging really does pay off over time….
There is a moment during parenting when the words of a child can melt ones heart. These two very simple words are …
Time out! How often do mothers get to do this?
Parents (and in particular) mothers need some time out once in a while. I am not talking about hiding in the bedroom …
Thinking of bumping off your spouse?
What is the most common phrase that gets thrown at parents of large families…no it is not “don’t you have a television“(that’s …
Driving accessories and that unorganised mess
Keeping the car clean and tidy on the inside is a constant battle (especially with lots of kids and a huge space …
Just hanging around….
Here is a handy hint! What to do with those micro-fibre mop heads,/pads cleaning cloths, mitts or gloves. Perhaps you haven’t heard, but I am a big …
No more milk?
Here is an idea I came up with while starring at my messy white board area (due to the school holidays). …
My Sewing / Art Room
Having a special room to sew is a real treat and since doing our house renovations about 4 years ago, I was …
Why were they not born with a user manual?
Toilet training would have to be the worst possible task when bringing up children (especially boys). There is no right or wrong …
Kids and technology
If by chance you enjoyed reading my last two posts on our driving holiday with the kids, you may have realised (or perhaps …
“How many more hours to go dad”?
“On the road again, I just can’t wait to get on the road again”….Willie Nelson obviously never travelled with children when he wrote this …
“Are we there yet”?
Travelling long distances with kids has its moments of enjoyment, but for the most part it can be classed as pure exhaustion, frustration and …
Where are my keys?
Losing your keys would have to be one of the most annoying things to happen, especially when you need to be out …
Too many face washers?
I came up with another idea today for The Kids Bathroom; if you have a look a the link and go down …
One of the best inventions in the kitchen (apart from Coffee Machines) :P
Who remembers making popcorn as a child (I know that was a long time ago for me). Mum would pour a great …
Cleaning the Play Room….after the kids have trashed it.
Recently I wrote a post for Mouths of Mums called Storage solutions for toys; it’s time to put the toys away! You can get …
Tiredness, stress and “I just can’t be bothered”
Recently, I received an email from one of my readers with a rather interesting question. The question is quite a good one (as we all …
I cried a tear, you wiped it dry….
This evening, my 7 year old boy brought a small tear to my eye. Only yesterday, hubby left for his second stint …
Setting the table for a large family
One can image that dinner time in a large family would be the busiest time of the day. Setting the table is …
A Mothers Prayer
A Mothers Prayer Now I lay me down to sleep,I pray my sanity to keep.For if some peace I do not find,I’m …
Family Sacrifices Part 2
I got some disappointing news today; news that will effect the whole family. My hubby may have to delay his flight home. …
Getting Organised for the School Year
Some of you are probably thinking; WHAT THE or school isn’t even over for this year yet. (Don’t worry, I have the …
Large Family Calendar
Planning your time, appointments and meals can be organised easier if you have a large calendar. This one is the size of two …
Family Sacrifices
Some of you may have read my recent Facebook post regarding my hubby going away soon. In fact he leaves us …
Handy Hint – Lining a Spring Form Tin
Here is a simple way to to line a spring-form cake tin without having to drawer around the circle shape with a pencil or …
Easy Indoor Party Games
When outside games get cancelled due to wet weather, here are two quick alternatives!
Handy Hints – Preserving
I was looking for an Anzac Biscuit recipe after being inspired by Lorri’s Life Anzac Biscuits she made the other day. I …
Stain remover…which is the best?
When one has a lot of children (regardless of them being boys or girls) doing the laundry/washing can be confronting. One can …
Bosistos Eucalyptus Spray
This is a must in every home. I have always used it to kill germs, get rid of bathroom odours,great for colds and …