Category Archives: Parenting

How to Choose the Best Wooden Baby Toys for Your Kids

        Wooden baby toys are quite the rage and naturally so. They are much safer than dubious quality plastic toys that can

Top 5 Cool Math Games for Kids: Teaching Numbers, Counting and More the Fun Way

  Math games for kids are a super fun and engaging way to boost interest in numbers, counting and mathematical equations, even in the most

Are Educational Toys for Toddlers Really Worth It?

Educational toys for toddlers are all the rage these days. From new mums buying up the latest, newest arrivals on the block to doting grandparents

Sometimes Motherhood Sucks – Today is One of Those Days.

Quite frankly sometimes motherhood sucks. Like really freaking sucks. Oh did I mention, really, really sucks? Sometimes motherhood sucks – today is one of those days

The Ultimate, Mum-Approved Guide to the Best Kids Lunch Boxes

  Ask any mum what she’s always on the lookout for and one of the answers you’re bound to get is “The best kids’ lunch

A Letter to My Daughter on the Eve of Her Third Birthday

Dear Chloe, Last night you started crying and I asked if you needed a cuddle; you said yes. I was thank-ful you said yes because

10 Fun Games for Kids: Hilariously Engaging and Educational Game Ideas

  Fun games for kids that teach, entertain and engage our little ones without breaking our budgets… do these exist? Happily, YES! As mum to

15 Best Books for Kids: Must Read List for Children, Aged 0-5

    “Don’t just teach your children to read… Teach them to question what they read. Teach them to question everything.” ― George Carlin  

20 Simple Ways to Connect with Your Child on a Daily Basis

There are many different hats I wear during the day…I know how to be the mental health clinician, the business owner, the class rep and

A Reflection on the First Year As a School Mum

Dear Finlee – 318 days ago we drove together for your first day of school. We both tried to talk about a variety of things,

Easy Christmas Craft Idea for Kids – Rudolph Handprints

I am a mother, but the one thing I am not is an artist. So a few days ago when I was scrolling through Pinterest,

Strawberry Santas Recipe

With so many Christmas parties during the holiday season, the Finlee and Me team have created these strawberry santas (inspired/credit Pinterest) as a special treat

Best Kid Friendly Hotel in Bali – Grand Nikko Bali

Rewind a couple weeks ago… 12:18am and I had just finished making 2 dozen cupcakes for Finlee’s school Fete … insert 6:45am as I was

Creating Childhood Memories this Holiday Season at Myer Giftorium

Creating Christmas memories and traditions for Finlee (my 6 year old) and Chloe (my 2.5 year old) is so important to me. I want Finlee

10 Awesome and Affordable Teacher Gift Ideas

Shopping for your child’s teacher doesn’t have to be painful or stressful when you have the 10 Awesome and Affordable Teacher Gift Ideas at the