Since overhauling our toy disaster collection a year ago, I’ve opted for quality, open ended toys that stimulate imaginative play. Our play room is full of wooden food, musical instruments, baby dolls and clothes and a gorgeous doll house full of little wire dolls and hand me down furniture from at least three generations. The little girl who plays in there is much calmer and … Continue reading Home Made crochet Steiner/Waldorf Gnomes and Nins
Lake Bumbunga in Lochiel, SA is a pink salt lake located 2 hours drive north of Adelaide or 40 mins west of Clare. It is surreal and beautiful and a brilliant place to visit. Continue reading Lake Bumbunga, SA ~ The Pink Lake with kids
We’re slowly but surely acting on our plan to explore more of Australia. Hubby & I have seen 7 out of 8 states/territories but we want to explore them all again as a family. We’ve taken Lottie to 4 so far. Continue reading Travel bug
I thought it would take a few tries to find a colour combination I was happy with but I actually love how my first attempt turned out. I used Sewrella’s Parker baby hat pattern and the colours fit perfectly. Continue reading Rainbow Baby Crochet Beanie 🌈
Our makeover of a second hand freebie into a beautiful, stylish kids kitchen for our mini Masterchef is complete! Continue reading Our Play Kitchen hack
It’s all about the birthday parties this month. Our little lady has back to back parties and is loving every minute of celebrating with her friends. Her writing skills are coming along great and we make a special point of Lottie writing her friend’s name on their card all by herself. I’ve just booked her birthday party for November and am up to my ears … Continue reading August means Birthdays!
Every family has their own rhythms and routines which change and evolve to suit work schedules, growing kiddos, financial commitments and new additions. This week I’d like to share some of the things I’ve learned, the trials and errors, and the pleasant surprises my family has experienced this year with both my husband and I working full time and little Lottie tackling 5 days a … Continue reading Full Time Family
