Telling it like it is...
Father’s Day is almost here and it is time to start thinking about what gifts the kids will get dad. My kids love taking their $5 to school and getting something each from the Father’s Day stall as they can pick something they like (and that they think dad will love too). This is such[Read More…]
Small talk’s a killer, ain’t it? Those throw away topics of conversation that you say when you’re not really saying much at all. You bump into someone, exchange a few pleasantries and you’re on your way again. What are those topics of conversations? The weather, Game of Thrones, goings on of friends in common. Normal,[Read More…]
This year’s theme is “ESCAPE TO EVERYWHERE”. If the idea of putting together a costume leaves you looking for the escape pod then never fear! All Mum Said is here! Book Week 2017 is August 19 – 26th so get ready to get that magic working (otherwise it’s a sheet with holes cut out for[Read More…]
Stranger danger is every parent’s worst nightmare. How can we teach our kids about child safety without terrifying them? In that moment… You’re mindlessly scrolling Facebook reading about what your friends have been up to when suddenly you see it. Someone’s shared a news report or an Amber Alert. Another child has gone missing. With[Read More…]
Have you clashed with your own parents ABOUT parenting? You’re not alone! Back in my day… Grandparents can add so much joy to our lives. Seeing them play with your children, lights shining from everyone’s eyes, filling the room with love. It’s the kind of stuff people write Hallmark cards about. With the good, however,[Read More…]
Smiggle. It’s a household name as far as cool school stationery and accessories go. Why? Because not only do kids go crazy for it, parents do too! Smiggle, pocket money cheap These days it isn’t just mums and dads buying kids Smiggle goodies. Kids want to go out and buy the funky stationery and quirky[Read More…]
Get ready to reach the dizzying heights of competitive passive aggression! Watch out for these ‘performative parenting’ warning signs… Training to take the gold If you’re quiet when out in public, and the breeze is just right, you’ll hear them. Floating towards you on the wind like little nuggets of star dust and pixie juice.[Read More…]
Mums, don’t get left behind because you chose to raise a family, do something to stay a head of the game. Stay At Home Mum Returning To Work For me, becoming a stay at home mum was a choice I was lucky enough to have. It did however mean that I had to give up[Read More…]
