How I Got All 3 Of My Babies To Be Good Sleepers
If I had to guess what the number 1 question mums of new bubs get asked it would be … “Are you getting enough sleep?” I never knew how much I really loved sleep until I had a baby haha. Sleeping-in in the mornings would have to be one of the biggest luxuries I experience […]
Am I a Sellout?
Since many of you ask about our sponsored content, I thought that we should clarify how we approach this tricky area. Why Do We Publish Sponsored Content? We really love running SchoolMum! You tell us everyday how positive and useful the community is, how many tips and ideas that you really use and how our […]
What is in a Banana?? … and Is Natural Better?
My kids love bananas and so do I. The best thing about bananas with kids is that unlike most of the stuff in my pantry, they actually fill the kids up a little and stop them asking for more food every 5 minutes! I turn to them when packing for an outing too because […]
The Future of Fundraising
I have been involved in my fair share of school dances and pie drives and almost all of the fundraising ideas work to some degree but I really love this more recent trend of partnerships. I think this is the future! This weekend saw the official end to the whale watching season and that brought […]
The Clown Craze Explained Here
Have you been wondering what all the chat about clowns is about? Me too … I found this little video helpful on the background and I guess the take-away point is to tell your kids is stupid and just people being silly. The 2016 clown sightings, referred to in various regions by names such as […]
Awesome Kitchen Hack for More Storage
Who has enough storage in the kitchen … not me! I loved this idea because Its neat and simple to make. Many kitchens have extra space down the side of the fridge especially if you have a fairly modern kitchen but a less modern or smaller fridge. Why not use that space for some […]
The ‘Toy Smuggler’ – A true hero
Every now and then we stumble across a great story of a true hero that just resonates … this guy risks it all to smuggle toys and supplies into Syrian warzones. His name is Rami Adham, but to people in Syria he’s known as “the toy smuggler.” Since civil war erupted in his homeland, Adham […]
How To Find or Create Employment That Works Around Your Kids
Nothing ever quite prepares you for what life is going to be like once you have kids. Sometimes I sit and think about life before kids and how much free time I had even when I was working full time. I had kids quite young compared to a lot of people and I often […]
Simple Ideas To Spark New Friendships With Other School Mums
Making friends comes super easy to some people but for others like me it can be quite challenging, confusing and difficult at times.. Forever and ever since I can remember making friends has not been easy. Don’t get me wrong I have friends in my life but finding those people who call me their person […]
8 Essential Items That Save My Sanity As A School Mum
I am 4 years into my School Mum journey with 2 kids at school to manage. It has taken me a while to get my systems and processes together to keep myself sane and know where things are when I need to find them. Below are my top essential items I cherish daily that help me […]