WIN ~ 1 of 3 Lego the Hobbit Packs . Alisha Ashiyana Ali Linda Courtney Cris Karzon Lifespace Organisation Pack Valued at over $100 Chris Moncrieff WIN 1 of 5 Airflex School Shoes Annette Simmill Michelle Miles Jen BorowikChristina LungoPennee Bronstein 2 x $100 Coles vouchers and 2 x $100 Target vouchers … Continued
A New Perspective on Anxiety and Overwhelm “It’s just been a really difficult few days,” I confided. “There has been so much to do, the anxiety has been shocking, I feel like I can’t breathe some days…and the kids…they’ve been such hard work.” “The other night at bed time, they just wouldn’t settle down, I … Continued
Sponsored post What do you gift the person who has everything, or the child that already has enough toys to rival a toy store? I’ll be honest, for me gifts have to tick at least one of two boxes.They must either be practical, or they must be sentimental. A gift that can be kept for … Continued
A few weekends ago we all had a good giggle when I posted this on my Facebook page: And we proved that as well as being objects of desire to the menfolk, they could also be a source of hilarious and often embarrassing mishaps, when you commented on this follow up post: You’ll have to … Continued
As any shoe-loving woman worth her salt knows, your footwear can make or break an outfit. As we step into the party season many of us will be looking for something special to wear over the festive season. I’ll be honest. I love, love, love shoes, but I am not so enthusiastic about traipsing … Continued
The September school holidays in Queensland bring with them Pirates Week hosted by the Maritime Museum and, for little girls who love dressing up, there is the Barbie’s Dream Closet event. Earlier in September, active kiddies can enjoy kids sports and story time in the Botanic Gardens plus you can take your teeny ones … Continued
If you name appears below, you have WON! please contact Mums Lounge by emailing [email protected], to find out what you’ve won! WIN A Little Bumchums Kids Flip Out Sofa from Denim Baby valued at $189Sarah MacArthur Family pass to see Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate Alesha Green Kirsty PeelKelly Sisterson Sylvea WIN A Duux Baby Light … Continued
It was almost 3pm (just before school pick up time) when the dreaded gastro bug came a’knocking on my back door, so to speak. After spending the last week with one or other of my children unwell with the same thing, I had been expecting him. And yes, please note that I said ‘him.’ … Continued
As some of you may know, I grew up in the UK – so fortunately no deadly reptiles, insects or spiders to have to be wary of. But still, I suppose our little family was in the minority when it came to actually welcoming spiders into our home. Now, I don’t mean that we … Continued
If you name appears below, you have WON! please contact Mums Lounge by emailing [email protected], to find out what you’ve won! WIN A Duux Baby Light Projector to Celebrate the Duux Australia Launch! Janine Joy WIN a Spectra Baby Spectra 9 Electric Breast Pump RRP $199 Meg Astbury WIN a Nana Huchy package with a … Continued
Over the weekend, Hubbster’s grandmother called, and in a very excited voice said “Ask me where I am going in July!” Playing along I asked, “Granny, where are you going in July.” “I’m flying back to England, to go to a wedding.” “That’s fabulous!” I enthused. For an eighty-one year old, she never fails … Continued
WE look so composed in our family portrait. Oh, the web of deceit we weave with our matching, stain-free t-shirts and neatly brushed hair. I’m hardly the harassed woman seen at the checkout the day prior with a screaming child dangling from each arm. The quest for a clean, white shirt that didn’t … Continued
On the regular three hour Friday night drive from Sydney to the South Coast, it is usually about the time we drive down the hill and across the railway into Gerringong that I start to feel relaxed and unwind….normally we continue on into the night to Mollymook, our ‘home away from home’. Last weekend … Continued
My name is Renee and I am a new writer here for the Mum’s Lounge. I am the mother of a beautiful boy who just turned one, and the owner of a small wedding and event planning business called Luminoso Blu Events (www.luminosoblu.com.au). I am really excited about getting to know you all, and … Continued
I WRITE this in utter despair. Utter “I’m weaning my child off the dummy” Despair. I won’t say it’s been hell because it hasn’t …. she’s talking much more, saying cute things like “sis” (what’s this?), “star”, “fnn” (fan), “bida” (bye Dad), “sat” (what’s that?)… but for about an hour or more before naps … Continued
“A real woman always has a clean house, empty laundry basket, is well made-up, smells good, is slim, eloquent and is perfectly well-behaved.” Copy this status if you are beginning to suspect that you are a man. A friend of mine posted this on Facebook, and I both laughed – it IS funny … Continued
WAHM of the Month -JULY STUNTgirls This month I had the pleasure of interviewing the fabulous Jill Slater ~ Owner of ‘STUNTgirls,’ self-confessed Powderfinger fanatic, Buddhist and mother of four under the age of six! Yeah, that’s what I thought too…Wow! So Jill, who does the Slater family consist of? … Continued
I hadn’t intended on writing about the Royal wedding tomorrow. In fact, I had all but promised myself that I wouldn’t. For one thing, there has been so much buzz about the whole thing that I am bored to tears of it already, and for another…well…the Royal family…meh. That isn’t to say that I won’t … Continued
You are probably going to think I have finally lost the plot when I tell you that this week I have committed myself to following The Organised Housewife. (Well, actually just Monday-Friday. Baby-steps!) I know what you are all thinking. If Organised Housewife and I were super-heroes we would no doubt be arch rivals – … Continued
Yesterday was a HUGE day for the Hubbster. His cricket team (for the first time in about seventeen years) WON their grand final match. Of course, Hubbster will be the first to point out that this is the first year he has played for the side, and that his win lose ratio still stands at … Continued
WAHM of the Month – MARCH 2011 Gigglepot Photoshop This month Mums Lounge would like to shine a well-deserved spotlight on Adelaide Mum, Meredith Baker. Not only does she and husband James share three beautiful children, Ethan (6), Jack (5) and Annabel (2), they also run Gigglepot Photoshop. I love your business name Meredith. … Continued
Picture this! It is a blustery Melbourne Friday evening. Despite what the weather man might tell you, it’s perfect weather to go and get a spray tan for the wedding that hubstar and I are attending tomorrow. You only have to step outside the salon and you are dry. No wet patches, sweat … Continued
I know it’s a little early to be thinking about it, but my new years resolution next year is to think (a little) before I open my mouth. I like to think of myself as the thoughtful, sophisticated type …when I need to be. (FYI my penchant for ugg-boots and cheap wine is just a … Continued
If you think that my mother-in-law coming over for a few hours to mind the children sent me into a downward spiral of (out-of-character) scrubbing and cleaning (see my previous It’s a Date blog entry) – that’s nothing compared to what happens when I casually glance at the calendar and realise that my Mum will … Continued
