geek parenting done right
Happy Treat Yo Self Day! We’ve already talked about Galentine’s Day on the blog, but the amazing Parks and Rec also created another day that Mums everywhere should definitely celebrate – Treat Yo Self Day! The idea is that for one day, you say yes to indulging yourself – eat the cake, buy the thing […]
It’s always been a tragedy to me that I reached adulthood just as Halloween started to really pick up in Australia. But that’s the great thing about having kids – you get to get back in touch with your inner child and do all the Halloween crafts and trick or treating your little heart desires. […]
THE BOOK: Pointy Pembleton Visits The Dog Park What It’s About: Pointy Pembleton is a greyhound who’s just been rescued visiting his local dog park for the first time – but the other dogs think he’s a bit different and wierd and won’t play. Will Pointy ever find a friend? Why It’s Awesome: Well it’s […]
First of all, I want to say thankyou for all of your kind words last month when I wrote about why I’ve been so quiet lately. The black dog has been asleep for a bit during September, and I’m so glad to be past my blocks and writing again, you have no idea! September […]
Hey Bear. First of all. Happy Birthday my darling chicken! Who would have thought these years would go so quick. I can hardly believe I’m writing a letter to a three year old! Oh Bear, you are three already! I can hardly believe it. Forgive me my little wander down memory lane as I remember […]
I write these posts every month as an exercise in gratitude and as we all know some months can be harder than others. I’m not going to lie – this month has been a struggle. The black dog has been chasing me around and it’s been hard to write, or think or do very much […]
I’m having a bit of a moan this Monday. It may come as no surprise to you that I’m a fairly big media consumer. Being a pop culture addict, I like to watch, read and play as much of the latest stuff as soon as I can to avoid being spoiled. Unfortunately though, I live […]
This years Book Week theme is Escape To Everywhere. Which is both incredibly beautiful and incredibly nebulous. So what exactly fits into that theme? What in the hell do I dress my kid up as? Never fear, Rogue is here with Book Week costume ideas to help you Escape To Everywhere at the last minute. […]
So we’re still in winter huh? Lately it’s been so cold I just feel the need to yank the covers over my head and not emerge til spring. Bears totally have the right idea. Unfortunately, toddlers can only hibernate for so long before they jump on your head and complain loudly so sadly it is […]
I know everyone has had one of these. A bad bad day where everything you touch turns awful and nothing seems to go right. One of those days where you just want to go back to bed and rage watch British crime procedurals until its time to sleep. No-one else does that? Just me then. Right. […]