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
6 ways I’ve changed how I’m parenting the teen years
Whenever I mention that I have three highschoolers I'm bound to hear, "OMG, you are braaaaave!". People used to say it...
Eat
Marley Spoon’s mixed mushroom risotto
Have you ever tried a meal kit company like Marley Spoon? Basically, you pick what you want to make for the week (this...
Learn
Eddie Woo explains why it’s not too late if your teen hates maths
Have you been watching Eddie Woo on Teenage Boss on the ABC? It's a top show to watch with the kids. Eddie challenges...
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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...
Organise
How to reboot your social life on your terms
As restrictions ease across Australia and we all feel The Busy reentering our lives, it's worth considering how much...
Wellbeing
I’m in my 50th year and I’m feeling fiiiiiiiine
I'm going to turn 50 in less than a year - making this my goddamn 50th year on the planet - and that scares me far...
Celebrate
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...
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21+ awesome gifts for tweens of all ages
Those lovely little tweenie tweens are equal parts delightful and depressing. No one does he sulk better or holds a grudge...
25 best household tips your Grandma wants you to know
We love good household tips around here, especially when they come from The Country Women's Association of Victoria. The CWA...
Saving us from perimenopause, one Hot Flush at a time
Nobody ever signs up for perimenopause, and yet, here we are. Is it not enough that we've already been through puberty,...
Easy-peasy chocolate Christmas puddings and candy cane bark
There's a Christmas tradition in our house, starting from my childhood, to make little chocolate Christmas puddings. ...
11 group gift ideas for teachers that are fabulous
If you're looking for group gift ideas for teachers, it means only one thing: you drew the 'class parent' short straw and have...
21+ Christmas gift ideas for tween girls they will really love
This massive list of gift ideas for tween girls joins our list for teen boys, tween boys and teen girls. So check those out...