October 2014 - Page 2 of 4

BabyBjorn High Chair {review}

Oct 22 2014

Choosing a high chair is something all parents have to do at one point or another. It can also be quite a hard decision as there are so many varieties to choose from and features that vary. In the past we have always gone with the basic plastic high chair, no frill no fuss. These were not only a hell of a lot more affordable than some but in the spirit of honesty, the real reason we chose them was because we wanted to be able to just take it outside and hose it off. Yes I know, how lazy can one person be right? But let’s be honest – who wants to be spending 30 minutes cleaning every nook and cranny of a padded reclining high chair when you could just simply wipe it clean, knowing there is no place for excess food and germs to hide. The only…

An open letter to that judging mum

Oct 21 2014

This is an open letter to the judging mum standing there pretending to be perfect and sweet. I have had many conversations with you in the past, all of which have been pleasant and while I wouldn’t say we are friends, I would say we interact in a friendly manner. This may be out of convenience or because we have mutual friends and it’s the polite thing to do. Your usual sweet and cheerful persona was different today though, you were judging and rude but quiet enough that only I heard. As you know about a month ago I looked into joining the local gym to improve my fitness and as much as I would love to work off some excess weight from pregnancy; there are a couple of factors holding me back. One being the cost – at $22.95 per week, totalling just under $100 per month for 12…

Tips for hosting the perfect Summer barbecue

Oct 20 2014

The warm weather is rolling in, the skies are blue and the picture-perfect great outdoors look fit for a banquet. It’s time to put the winter blues well behind you, drag out the barbecue and get your friends together for an afternoon of festivities, fun, and fine food. The first and most obvious order of the day is your barbecue, which will need to be cleaned up and made ready for action. If you don’t have one already, you’re going to have to look for a grill that suits your needs. Whether your priority is size, fuel or portability, barbecue specialists like Barbeques Galore can determine the perfect grill for you – perhaps something from the new Ziegler & Brown range? Now that you’ve got the cooking equipment and utensils sorted, here are a few other tips to help you host the perfect summer barbecue. Tips for hosting the perfect…

TMNT Pillow Pets Dream Lites

Oct 15 2014

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are once again the rage. I remember when I was little, my favourite show of all time was the TMNT. To be honest they have always held a special place in my heart. When my boys made me aware they were making a come back I was almost as excited as they were. Due to their increasing popularity, the TMNT merchandise available is expanding and now includes TMNT Pillow Pets Dream Lites. If your kids didn’t like Pillow Pets before they sure will now. These are smaller than your standard Pillow Pet making them a great item for all ages and a product to keep in mind with Christmas coming up. The TMNT Pillow Pets Dream Lites are available in each of the turtles characters: Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Donatello. We have Leonardo (the blue one) and Poppet loves it! We turn it on at night time…

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