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So I haven’t written on here much lately. I haven’t written much of anything lately actually. We got some news at the start of the year, and it’s taken me six months to process it and feel like I could start to get my head straight again. You can probably guess what it is from the […]
The Book: Scarface Claw, Hold Tight! What It’s About Scarface Claw finds a comfy spot to sleep in the sun on a car, but then it zooms off with him still on top! Will anyone get Tom’s attention to help Scarface down? Why It’s Awesome In my house, Lynley Dodd is the gold standard of […]
Wierd title hey? You might be wondering why I’m proud to be selfish, given it’s generally considered to be a negative trait. To give you a bit of backstory, my work has offered a deal that in exchange for a single weekend on call, we get a Friday off. It’s pretty much #mumgoals to have […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. The time has come that your child can no longer be imprisoned behind bars and you need some tips on how to manage the transition. Sit back, and let the MCU show you how to get your toddler from a crib to a bed, superhero style. So When Should I Move Them? Most kids […]
The Book: The Very Sleepy Bear Who’s It By? Nick Bland – author of The Very Cranky Bear, The Very Brave Bear, (I’m sensing a theme) and King Pig What’s It About? A bear just wants to hibernate but a fox sees an opportunity and tries to sell him some new real estate Why Should […]