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Why did they even have children?
This was a response to a rhetorical question posed in conversation by a child-free friend, who was reflecting on how a mutual friend was...
sally316
Apr 10, 20232 min read
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Mother's Day: It was never about the flowers
There are many reasons mothers experience disappointment and resentment on this day. If you, too, are feeling it, you are not alone.
sally316
May 9, 20218 min read
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City stay with young kids: Darwin
Darwin is a great city to explore with young children. The relaxed outdoor lifestyle means there are plenty of kid-friendly places to visit.
sally316
Mar 21, 202110 min read
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Shifting thoughts on education: Moving beyond school
We had always intended to send our children to school. That’s just what you do, isn’t it?
sally316
Feb 24, 20218 min read
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Garden spotlight - Okra
I never knew okra grew in the tropics, until I noticed it at the markets. Fast-forward to this wet season and we’re eating it every week.
sally316
Feb 21, 20212 min read
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3, 2, 1, Scones!
The recipe we use is very simple and you can have scones on the table in 20 minutes (maybe 30 if you're cooking with kids).
sally316
Jan 29, 20212 min read
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Creating your own Christmas traditions
Many families are spending Christmas at home this year, so I thought I would share some things we do to make our Christmas special.
sally316
Dec 20, 20207 min read
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4 Christmas crafts to make with friends
Perhaps you need an activity for playgroup or you’ve invited friends over for Christmas crafts. These 4 activities suit groups of all ages.
sally316
Dec 13, 20207 min read
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In the pressure cooker: Christmas pudding
I have many memories of making Christmas pudding as a child, my brother and I would take turns stirring and would each make a wish.
sally316
Dec 6, 20209 min read
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Counting down to Christmas: Alternative Advent calendars
Today marks the first day of Advent. Signs of Christmas are all around, so how do we explain to children that it's still a month away?
sally316
Nov 29, 20205 min read
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How we fold flat nappies and prefolds
Everyone seems to have their own preferred folds for flats and prefolds, but we only ever used one type of fold.
sally316
Nov 22, 20205 min read
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Travelling with cloth nappies (cloth diapers)
We always knew we would use cloth nappies. When the time came to travel with our babies, I set about finding nappy options to suit our needs
sally316
Nov 15, 20208 min read
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Cooking with young kids Part 2: Choose your tools
Part 2 of this series looks at tools and utensils we have introduced to make it easier for our kids to be independent in the kitchen.
sally316
Nov 1, 20205 min read
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Cooking with young kids Part 1: Prepare your kitchen
If the idea of cooking with young children sounds daunting, you are not alone. I have a few things I have found that make cooking easier.
sally316
Nov 1, 20205 min read
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Garden update: Wet season planting
We’ve received a lot of early rain this year and have begun to get our garden ready for wet season. The plants are loving the humidity.
sally316
Oct 25, 20204 min read
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1500km on our cargo bike
Last Friday, we passed 1500km on our bike! We were on one of our favourite rides down to the beach when the odometer clicked over.
sally316
Oct 18, 20205 min read
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The evolution of our 'maker space'
Both of our children enjoy painting and drawing. However, I’ve been reluctant to give them free access to materials as they can get messy.
sally316
Oct 11, 20204 min read
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Pancakes two ways
Both of my children enjoy cooking and eating pancakes. Whilst my usual recipe is pretty simple, we have an even simpler version for kids.
sally316
Oct 4, 20203 min read
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Embracing your toddler's newfound independence
It’s fun to watch your baby and their friends develop into their own little people, but this process comes with challenges.
sally316
Sep 20, 20206 min read
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Dry season weekend getaway: Kakadu 2020
Once it was announced that Kakadu National Park was reopening, we figured now was a rare opportunity to explore it without the crowds.
sally316
Jul 26, 20206 min read
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