My 15-year old’s formal is fast approaching and having been through this two years ago with my older daughter I know this time what to expect, and I want to share my wisdom with you. Things have changed. Oh my how they have changed and how your purse will suffer if you have a daughter. […]
Category: Hints & Tips
Managing Your Kids Screen Time & Giveaway
In this day and age, I think all parents face the issue of managing screen time with their kids. Our parents battled with us when it came to watching TV, now we not only have the issue of TV, but also the iPad and iPhones to deal with. So how do we best manage this? […]
Tips on talking to your kids about tax and super
Our contributor, Blair C., was tasked to chat to her 10 year old son Zach about tax and super. Here she shares her tips on how to broach this topic with your kids: Gauge what they know I started out asking my 10 year old son if he was willing to sit down and have a […]
Tips on How to Style Your New Place on a Budget
In just a couple of months, we will be moving into our very first home that we have purchased. As much as I can’t wait to move into our new place and go shopping for new furniture and homewares, the reality is that after moving costs, cleaning costs and handing over our life savings to […]
What To Do With Items Once You Declutter
Usually the first piece of advice that anyone will give you if you mention that you’re moving house is to declutter. This not only clears out physical space, but it can also free up some mental space. We’re all guilty of holding onto things longer than we should – although some people are worse than […]
Tips on Moving with Kids
Moving house with kids can be one of the most stressful things in life. With the right approach, you can make it a bit easier on you and your kids. I experienced moving with a child for the first time when Mia was 8 months old, and now we are having to move again soon. […]
Shopping for Baby’s Nursery on a Budget
Brought to you by My Deal The financial reality of having a baby really hits home when you start shopping for everything a baby needs. Prams, cots, playmats, car seats…the list is endless. When you step into a baby store for the first time and see the array of products available and the prices, it can […]
Tips to Help your Kids Survive the Allergy Season
Did you know that Australia and New Zealand have among the highest prevalence of allergies in the developed world? 1 in 10 children currently suffer from hayfever in Australia alone. With the Spring/Summer season here, these are our top tips to help alleviate your child from those pesky symptoms: 1. Sleep Ensure your children get […]
Children’s Skeleton Costume and Makeup
Our favourite day of the year has arrived! As we were looking for ideas on how to dress up our 2 year old, I got some great inspiration from Carnival Cruise Line’s blog post – Halloween Makeup Edition. We thought a skeleton was an easy costume for a toddler. Grab a costume We got our […]
Deathly Decorations for Halloween
Less than 2 weeks left until Halloween and we are in prep mode at home as we convert our home into a terrifying place to visit once the trick-or-treaters arrive! We have been inspired by some spooky decoration ideas, thanks to Carnival Cruises latest blog on Halloween decorations. We have set up our spine chilling table at […]