Divorce with kids changes us as parents. Sometimes for the better, other times for the worse. Every situation and person is different. In this article, I focus on the men who are seriously stepping up to their roles following a...
15 Handy printable meal planners you can download for free
Grocery shopping is getting scary. Everything is so expensive, and feeding a family for a week is becoming a fine art. As a result, we need all the help we can get, and my latest dollar-saving discoveries are printable meal...
8 Persuasive ways to get your child to tidy their bedroom
Getting our kids to tidy their bedrooms is a thankless task that can cause friction in the most peaceful of homes. I have two teenage girls and if you also have girls, you will understand my struggles without me saying...
Why I’m not bothered about sex now I’m single
I’m not going to say that sex is overrated, because it isn’t. Sex can be great and is a necessary and very pleasant part of human existence. What I will say is that if you’re not getting it, that is...
Online fabric stores Australia: Our pick of the best
If you need fabric fast see my list of online fabric stores in Australia. Only a couple of weeks ago my daughter changed classes and started Fashion. Soon after came the request that she needed 2 metres of fabric to...
Supervised driving with an L plater: Tips from a parent
If you are a parent of a teenager on a mission to get their driving license in Australia, then you are faced with a huge task. That is 100 hours of supervised driving with your L plater. Yes, just as...
20 Cheap meal ideas to feed your family
The rising cost of living has made the weekly grocery store shop a scary mission. With a family of four, including three fast-growing teenagers, I am always on the hunt for cheap meal ideas. More than ever I am relying...
Casual fling or relationship: Which is right for you?
Dating is no longer as simple as a chance encounter in a bar with someone whose smile makes your heart melt. Nowadays it is a planned, calculated mission usually done online. It sounds sterile but it does have its benefits....
10 Amazing porridge recipes from a porridge connoisseur
If you are a porridge lover, like me, you will love the comeback of this classic comfort food. Porridge recipes are getting increasingly more delicious as we work out wondrous new ways to enjoy this nourishing nosh. I can’t go...