The rise of the finsta to relieve the pressure of perfection
Fake Instagram accounts, often referred to as a “finsta” or “spam account”, have become t...
6 tips for getting prepared for Year 11
Being prepared for year 11 – which in Australia means senior high school – feels almo...
What my kids do when ‘there’s nothing to do’ in the holidays
Happy new year! I know, I’m slow with my happies this year. We’ve been away climbing ...
How to make the most of a 2021 Aussie gap year
Around 25% of graduating Year 12 students consider taking a gap year when they finish school. Wit...
125 (not even remotely boring) things for tweens to do at home
It’s the hooooolidays. Hello holidays! Cue head scratching to figure out some good things f...
Make the most of school holidays at home
I’ve seen a lot of articles around about ‘staying sane during school holidays at home’ ...
Parent
“I can’t tell my friend that her kid is smoking weed”
A lot of my daughter's friends are using weed. I know this for a fact because I've let the kids smoke at our place...
Eat
My Asian-style everyday tuna salad
Whenever we have something ricey for dinner (which these days means chia seedy or quinoa too – we throw in a handful...
Learn
21 fantastic books for older girls (picks by bestselling author AL Tait)
AL Tait recently shared her top three tips to get girls reading books again. Go check them out because we're certain...
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Make the most of school holidays at home
I’ve seen a lot of articles around about ‘staying sane during school holidays at home' and I get it, I really, truly...
Organise
How to comparison shop for anything in one hour
You know the letter, the one that says your contract is about to expire and here are the new rates? The letter you...
Wellbeing
3 daily wellbeing habits (these are my non-negotiables)
I've learned that there are daily wellbeing habits that I simply must do if I'm going to stay mentally and physically...
Celebrate
Party game: cool-fun backyard photo scavenger hunt
My kids have always adored a scavenger hunt, no matter how old they are. My friend Ella gave me the idea for this...
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Photo nature hunt poem for curious kids
It’s no secret that we love a scavenger hunt around here. Variously called scavenger hunts, treasure hunts, nature walks and...
Here’s how to help your kid structure the school holidays (free printables)
A week or two of lazing about doing not much at all is brilliant. Six weeks of it is ironically exhausting and definitely not...
Party game: cool-fun backyard photo scavenger hunt
My kids have always adored a scavenger hunt, no matter how old they are. My friend Ella gave me the idea for this photo...
Help! My Kid is a Gamer! – so what happens next?
This year, more than any other, gaming has been a constant companion for some kids. The increased time spent online playing...
Easy Christmas dessert: Pandoro with vanilla mascarpone cream
I do love Christmas (I really do), but sometimes I find it's all a bit too hard. I hate it how you slave away to make it a...
Christmas crackers for the kids to make
Homemade Christmas crackers (we call them bon bons), have been a tradition in our family for as long as I can remember. I've...