Sure, it’s cold outside leading up to these winter school holidays and chances are it’s going to get colder. But when it comes to kids and being stuck at home, cabin fever is not an option and “I’m bored” is definitely not a line we as mums need to hear. Instead we need to plan […]

Today, for the first time since I became a mother (5 years), I fell prey to a devious and evil predator. The mid-year toy sales. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love a good shop and I’m mad for a bargain but when you have one kid born in December and the other in February, […]

These cookies are so yummy! Delicious and super mourish, bake these on a Sunday and you’ll be lucky if there is any left by Monday for school lunch boxes! A super versatile recipe, we used dried apricots but you can substitute for any dried fruit you like. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 100g softened butter 1/2 cup caster […]

Spaghetti Carbonara, the perfect mid week meal to whip up when the fridge is starting to look a little bare. With staple ingredients and minimal effort, you can have this family favourite from stove to table within 15mins. INGREDIENTS 400g spaghetti 1 tablespoon olive oil 200g chopped bacon (smoked hickory is best for flavour) 2 […]

If you’re looking for somewhere in Victoria to take the kids this long weekend or perhaps somewhere to go for an extended stay in the school holidays then Mansfield is definitely one of those places that ticks all the boxes. We happen to have two high maintenance girls (2.5 and 5) who get car sick […]

These orange, choc-chip and chia seed biccies are to die for! The recipe is from Amanda Voisey’s new book “Cooking for busy mums.” We love this book as not only does it contain easy to cook recipes but it’s full of handy hints and tips for the kitchen, helping everyday cooking become efficient and enjoyable! […]

MAMA LOVES – THE HAPPY SNACK COMPANY CRUNCHY ROASTED CHIC PEAS When you’re a busy mum (which is all of us!) you’re always looking for healthy, quick and easy snacks for the kids and for yourself. At Mama loves to share we like to make as many homemade healthy snacks as we can but let’s […]

Another family fave, this Ricotta and Spinach Cannelloni recipe is quick to put together and wonderfully comforting on a cool winters evening. I use fresh lasagna sheets to make the cannelloni instead of the tubes, it gives the dish a lovely soft texture and that combined with the garlicy ricotta mixture guarantees to have you […]

Mornington Peninsula “Mumtrepreneur” Amber Gardener is one busy Mama. A 37-year-old mother of four beautiful children and the owner/manager of three successful businesses, Amber recently sat down with Mama loves to share to give us an insight into just how, with a lot of organisation and a positive spirit, you can “have it all” finding a […]