This is Why Your Kids Argue All School Holidays
In our home we call when your kids argue all school holidays ‘Holiday Adjustment Syndrome’ (HAS). We notice it kicks in at the start of every single school holidays. This is how we fix it. School is very routine and so term time tends to be quite busy and predictable. Kids don’t have to think […]
Skiing in Japan with Kids is Amazing! Here is How …
Everyone seems to know someone who has just been to Japan and so we had to go and try it too … and I have to say it was awesome as a family holiday destination. Now its not the cheapest holiday if you normally hitch the caravan up or tent at the beach, but in […]
How to Make a Snowman and Your Own Fake Snow
WOW this looks like a great activity for a bit of fun these school holidays … and it is cheap too! You can make your very own craft snow using simple cheap ingredients from the supermarket. Just mix 3 cups baking soda with 1/3-1/2 cup of white hair conditioner. I’m assuming it would be just […]
The Best Three Dollars I Spent in 2016
We spend a lot of money every year … but this was the best $3 that I spend in 2016. Between family holidays, school fees and supplies, providing food for around 5500 meals and countless snacks and drinks, house payments, petrol and the odd coffee …. we churn through a stack of dough. A lot […]
Does ‘Making Memories’ With Your Kids Really Matter?
The last year was certainly a big year for losing celebrities and since I am getting older, I fear that this is a trend that is going to accelerate. The more people I know of, the more I will recognise when they pass on I guess. Here are just a few of the people I […]
What is The Big Deal About Music Streaming
Whether it is for you or your kids, streaming music is the way of the future … find out more and give it a go for free. As you probably know, our family loves music and one of our favourite times is our after dinner pyjama dance parties … there is video evidence online haha. […]
Should You Take Your Kids To The New ‘Harry Potter’ movie?
Did you even know that there was a new movie connected to the Harry Potter series? It is not a movie with Harry Potter in it but rather a connected story with the same level of amazing production and my older kids loved it! The first thing to know is that neither Harry Potter nor […]
Best Christmas Comedy HAHA
This is a favourite for our household … The hilarious comedian Michael McIntyre talks about his children (Lucas and Oscar) and Christmas!
Santa Just Ruined My Christmas!
My youngest daughter thinks Santa brings her presents at Christmas including the whole reindeer and sleigh routine. It’s not something we have actively encouraged, nor discouraged. She is young and why not believe in a little magic while she can 🙂 We walk a fine line of not lying but also not destroying the idea […]
Should You Take Your Kids to See Brickman
My kids love LEGO and so do I (except when I stand on it!) … I think its really good as an activity. It teaches them creative play and even when they build set pieces its great for following instructions, learning colours, counting, fine motor skills … so much awesomeness haha On the weekend I […]