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One of the most conflicting times in the life of a single mother is Father’s Day. Whether dad is on the scene or nowhere to be seen, we have you covered with plenty of resources to get you and your little one through the day whatever your circumstances.

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20 Best kids Halloween costume ideas 2024 (With DIY picks)

Halloween is just around the corner, and the excitement of trick-or-treating is creeping up fast! If you’re anything like most parents, you’re probably on the hunt for some last-minute costume inspiration that won’t take hours to pull off. Don’t hit...

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25 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Australia

Halloween can feel like one more thing on a list that’s already full. There’s a costume to sort, a bag of lollies to hide and maybe a handover to plan, all on top of a normal week. I’ve been the...

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How To Plan The Easiest Ever Halloween For Your Kids

An easy Halloween sounds lovely until you realise you’re the only grown-up sorting it out. Every costume, treat and decoration lands with you, usually at 9pm with lunches still to pack. In our heads, the pumpkins are carved, the costumes...

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Guide To Having A Spooktacular Sustainable Halloween

Halloween has a habit of sneaking up on us. One week it’s school lunches as usual. The next, there’s a costume to find, lollies to buy and a small person asking why our door has no spiders. When you’re making...

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10 Kids Halloween Games To Play At Home

When you’re the only grown-up running Halloween, even the fun part comes with a to-do list. You’re sorting out Halloween games for kids of different ages, who’s coming and what it’ll all cost, usually at 10pm on a school night....

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Practical Halloween Survival Guide for Parents

Halloween lands on a Saturday this year. If you’re the only grown-up on duty, the whole night sits with you. Costumes, routes, lolly rules, whose house the kids are even at. A lot of Halloween survival guides are written as...

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Ultimate Halloween Decorations For You (Plus Easy DIY Ideas)

Are you ready to get spooky at home? I know I am! Every year, my kids and I absolutely love putting up Halloween decorations, and it’s one of our favourite parts of the season. We make it fun and easy,...

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2026 Halloween Gift Guide: Ultimate Spooktacular Halloween Gift Ideas

October has a way of arriving before you’ve finished with September. If Halloween is sitting somewhere on your list between the school notices and the grocery shop, you’re in good company. Here’s the short version. In Australia, Halloween isn’t a...

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Laser-Cut Halloween Fun: 10 Creative Projects for Kids

Halloween is a time of magic, mystery, and creativity, making it the perfect opportunity for kids to unleash their imaginations and get crafty. Laser-cut technology offers a modern twist to traditional Halloween crafts, allowing children to create intricate and personalized...

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20 Easy Halloween Food Recipes and Treats

Halloween is just around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you’re juggling costumes and decorations and trying to figure out how to make something spooky in the kitchen without losing your sanity. As single mums, we’ve already got...