It’s the end of the school year and Christmas to boot, so we all know what that means … gifts for teachers (and don’t forget childcare). Not only is this tradition, but it’s a good way to teach children about...
20 Sneaky places to hide Christmas gifts to outwit your kids
So, as usual you’ve gone overboard with pressies for the kids this Christmas. But where-oh-where can you hide them from excited prying eyes between now and the big day? Gift hiding can be a real challenge. There is nothing worse...
23 Gifts for teenage girls that have nothing to do with iphones
I used to be overwhelmed with gift ideas for my daughters when they were little … there were almost too many choices. Now they are teenagers, I find myself stumped. They live and breath their iPhones, and seem to want...
25 Gift ideas for young boys (primary school age)
No longer toddlers and not yet teens, young boys are into everything. The question is: What gift will get you the biggest smile? We love choosing gifts for little boys as you can get all silly and buy jokey bits...
Yes, Santa knows mum and dad are divorced
The holiday season is a time of joy, wonder, and cherished family traditions. As a parent navigating the complex terrain of divorce, ensuring my children’s happiness during this time can be especially challenging. One common concern that often arises is...
10 Adult advent calendars for the Christmas lover in all of us (2023)
Who doesn’t love an advent calendar? I mean, we were brought up to love them … from childhood, right through to adulthood! I adore Christmas and I know lots of adults who launch themselves into the festivities with gusto. And...
7 Advent calendars for kids who live between two homes (2023)
Christmas isn’t Christmas without an advent calendar. But, as many co-parents know, most advent calendars don’t stand the pressure of being lugged between two homes. In my married years, our girls had beautiful felt advent calendars with pockets which I...
24 Genius gift ideas for teenage boys (2024)
Have you ever sat racking your brains and wondering what on earth to buy for a teenage boy? Join the club! We’ve taken it upon ourselves to find some really cool gifts that teen boys will love. 2023 has brought...
25 Gift ideas for young girls (primary school age) 2023
I have always found present buying for my daughters so much fun, especially when they were young. There’s heaps of choice as little girls love everything! Choosing anything pink and sparkly tends to go down well, like unicorns, fairies and...