Category: Holidays
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Married couples celebrating Valentines Day!……….Say What???
There are No Excuses for missing Valentines Day even if married and have been so for many years. Upon discussing the very idea with my dear friend Pam who blogs at My Jewellery Box; she made a very important observation and has a guide for all those couples that may have been together for almost a lifetime. Here…
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My “TIME OUT” Hobart ~ Tasmania trip
Those that have been following the blog (and possibly the facebook page too) may have read recently that I was fortunate enough to tag along with hubby on one of his business trips. This being the first time EVER in 14 years of our marriage! You can read about my excitement here in the Time out! How often…
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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 or bathroom (although the bathroom hiding never works does it…..they still find you in there “mum…………….mum…………mum”, we can’t even……*$%*@ in peace can we). Nor do I mean a day of shopping (not the…
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I’ve sent them ‘packing’
All week I have been secretly looking forward to an upcoming event….not very big mind you, but in the eyes of a mother with SEVEN kids, it is indeed magical. Hubby is taking 5 out of my 7 kids (and a friend of my 7 yr old boy) camping for 4 days.
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A Day at Werribee Zoo
Werribee Zoo is a must (even if you have to travel over an hour to get there).
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What to do during the Mid Year WINTER School Holidays?
Our mid year school holidays are here; the WINTER HOLIDAYS, those that are filled with days of frost, rain and wind. Days that need to be spent in doors and out of the cold. A well deserved break is something every mother looks forward too; however if you have to stay indoors for days on end…
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Ballarat Views – Accomodation
I highly recommend this family friendly accommodation in Ballarat. Our family of 10 stayed here during December 2010 for a few nights. My husband works in town during the week and therefore we needed somewhere to stay for his work Christmas party/function. The home is catered towards families and children, including many…