Lying in bed last night it dawned on me that tomorrow (today!) is NYE which means New Year resolutions! The usual came to mind, eat less, exercise more, save more money, spend more time with family and friends… But this year, I want to really better myself as a person and BE THE BEST ME […]

S N A C K plate for dinner! The post Christmas CBF’s have hit (Santa’s exhausted kids!) so thinking of what’s for dinner is currently having me board a plane to Struggleville! Snack plate it is! Strawberries • Cucumber • Carrots • Cheese • Egg • Left over Roast Chook = Quick, tasty and minimal […]

MAMA LOVES – We love to share our favourite things here at Mama loves to share! Bargain buys, handy new products, yummy treats, small biz and things that make us go “oooooh!” This week we are absolutely loving Huggies Clutch ‘n’ Go wipes! We all know wipes are a handbag necessity with kids so what better way to […]

LEFT OVER TURKEY FRIED RICE Christmas Turkey! Yummmm! Together with a few pantry/fridge staples, today I’m making “left over turkey fried rice!” You can have it on the plate within 30mins and the best thing is the kids are guaranteed to eat it which will all know is the ultimate ‪#‎mumgoal‬ INGREDIENTS 1 x tablespoon […]

CHRISTMAS EVE – The two year old throwing a packet of condoms at my dad that she stole from goodness knows where and hubby telling our incorrigible 4 year old he had “ruined Christmas” pretty much sums up the night! Now, to load the dish washer, “drink” Santa’s milk that’s been sitting out for 2 hours […]

Why oh why did I think it would be a good idea to go on an evening trip to the city with the kids?! (usual bedtime 7pm) The Lego tree at Federation Square was awesome, but Lens 4 year old meltdown attitude was not! He didn’t want to do anything!!! Let’s just say trip was cut […]

Cause a kefuffle with yummo truffles this Chrissy! Easy peasy and super popular with the kidlets, truffles are a great plate to take to any xmas do. INGREDIENTS 1 x 250g Marie biscuits 1 x 395g can sweetened condensed milk 1 x cup desiccated coconut (plus extra for rolling) 2 x tablespoons of cocoa 1 […]

Fa la la la la la…..la la la la la…Love Carols by Candlelight but don’t want to make the trip to the city with the kiddies? Well you’re in luck! There are still two carol services happening this week on the Peninsula… WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 – MOUNT MARTHA CAROLS The Mount Martha Carols by Candlelight […]

When did it even become December let alone December 21st which means there is only four sleeps until Christmas, three sleeps actually because, let’s be honest, no one sleeps Christmas Eve when there is food to be made, presents to be wrapped and carols to be sung!

OK, I have a confession…. we are a little bit obsessed with Christmas lights in this family…OK, OK… A LOT obsessed! It started around 3 years ago…