Seasonal

No-one loves Christmas like us single mums! And birthdays, Halloween and, of course, Mother’s Day. Whatever the occasion, when it comes around, we have you covered with ways to get organised, financially plan, buy gifts and, most importantly, celebrate.

Halloween

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...

Halloween

No carve pumpkin decorations for Halloween

It wouldn’t be Halloween without pumpkins, but man are they hard to carve … especially for a non-arty, clumsy families like mine. So how can we incorporate the iconic pumpkin into our Halloween decorations without risking a stab wound to...

Father's Day

Father’s Day ideas to help your child if dad’s not around

There are times when we inwardly curse commercialised celebration days. For many single mums, Father’s Day is one such day. Is it just me, or does it seem to get bigger and bigger every year? There is nowhere to run...

Halloween

10 Kids Halloween games to play at home

Are you looking for some Halloween fun that doesn’t involve knocking on strangers doors at night and demanding lollies? You are not alone if you prefer to keep your kids safely entertained at home with some Halloween games. There are...

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How to plan the easiest ever Halloween for your kids

With Halloween just around the corner and a child or three to entertain, no doubt you are perfectly prepared. The pumpkins are exquisitely carved, the creepy costumes (hand) made and the house positively gleaming with ghoulish garlands. Ha ha! In...

Father's Day

Funny Father’s Day gifts: For the dad who loves a good laugh

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and while the relationship might not have lasted, your sense of humour sure did! Finding the right gift for your ex can be tricky. After all, you want something that’s thoughtful but not...

Shopping

30 Father’s Day gift ideas to celebrate Dad 2024

The first Sunday of September is just around the corner. That means it’s almost Father’s Day! And you’re probably scratching your head, wondering what on earth to get for the man who says he doesn’t need anything (but definitely deserves...

Birthdays

12 Gifts for your boyfriend to show your wicked sense of humour

Your boyfriend’s birthday is coming-up, and whether you’ve been together for two weeks or two years, it can be hard to know what to get him. Men are notoriously hard to buy for and most have everything they need anyway....

Father's Day

50 Gifts for Dad for under $50

Men are notoriously hard to buy gifts for. But whether it’s a birthday, Father’s Day or Christmas it would be nice to surprise them with something they actually like, want or need. So, if you’re on a bit of a...

Winter

6 Simple ways to keep kids active during winter

Keeping kids active isn’t a new challenge for parents. It’s particularly challenging during winter when our natural urge is to curl up on the couch and stay warm. Combine that with our increasing need for screen-based entertainment, and the outlook...