Ironing can be avoided sometimes.
Here is a simple idea to avoid ironing the school dresses (uniforms) and shirts. Hang them directly onto coat hangers. The …
“Your mother sent us a pram”?
Just recently, hubby and my 16yr old daughter flew up to Sydney to my parents and then drove home the following day …
Hang Out Time
Hanging washing would have to be one of my favourite chores in this busy household. Perhaps some of you must be thinking WHAT, …
Large family folding and clean washing system.
Washing is never ending in ANY household and of course, when one has a large family the loads are far greater and …
The mysterious vanishing socks and those teleporting hair ties…
Children’s accessories are numerous and the number of items can vary, however there are a couple of items that have very special miraculous powers such as disappearing …
A Big T-Shirt problem? A sewing project to make smaller!
I was given this t-shirt below when I joined up with my Boot Camp for Women – Personal Training (and will be given more in the future during …
Do I have too many shoes!
According to my husband, I have too many shoes; my new 10 shoe hanging rack has only 6 spaces filled – with …
These shoes are made for walking….a foot aid kit
Most women are passionate about shoes and experience sheer excitement when buying a new pair (even if they already have 100’s of …
Supportive footwear is the key to comfort
As a survivor of Triple Arthrodesis surgery; footwear and supportive shoes are very important! Those of you that have not read my …
One shoe off and one shoe on…………….diddle diddle dumpling my son……….
When taking children to visit friends and family, they are expected to be polite, obedient, well behaved and have lovely manners; these conditions …
Breathing a sigh of relief!
We all have those mornings; those that turn a mother from the gentle creature she should be to the roaring lioness, ferociously …
Believe me, IT IS FERAL!!!
When I wrote this post about the job everyone hates doing; there is one that is far worse; a job that tops …
School bags, blazers & hat storage
Last year organising the children’s items for the new school year was a challenge but we got there in the end! Perhaps your household is the same; …
Don’t panic, you will get there in the end.
{re-published from January 2012} There are so many mummy bloggers out there today and the main topic being talked about all over …
No “Imelda Marcos” here!
As a mother we are constantly on our feet throughout the day; and wearing supportive footwear is very important. However having problem feet is …
Hats, hats and more hats ~ who likes hats?
Hats, what’s not to love like about them? Especially the old fashioned vintage ones. I can not remember the first time I started …
Surviving a Triple Arthodesis ~ my biggest challenge yet.
Throughout our lives we encounter many trials and struggles. Sometimes we don’t understand and have moments of “Why has this happened to me”. …
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 …
Keeping the boys wardrobe tidy (with a struggle)!
If you have been following my blog for a while, you will know that I like to keep on top of things. If the …
When the Pile is TOO big!
Today I was contacted by another mother of 7 (and fan of this blog), asking for organisation advice. She is expecting an …