Nicky Johnston wears many different hats – an artist, a primary teacher and a children’s book author and illustrator, this busy Mornington Peninsula mama of four boys loves nothing more than to be writing and illustrating in her home art studio. Nicky’s books aim to help children understand and manage their emotional feelings, worrying thoughts, […]

MAMA LOVE’S – Frankston Summer Fun Pass There is only 3 full weeks of school left! Argghhhh! Where did the year go?! Already worried about the holidays and how you will keep the kids entertained? Cure school holiday boredom with the Frankston Summer Fun Pass! Enjoy 3 days of fun across Sand Sculpting Australia, PARC […]

Another busy weekend of activities on the Peninsula! The silly season is officially upon us with markets and Christmas festivities adorning our calendars! Check out what’s on near you, load the kids into the car and support these great local events! FRIDAY 25TH NOVEMBER PENINSULA SCHOOL CHRISTMAS MARKET There will be 40 local, hand crafted, […]

Baby number three is now less than two weeks away! I have found myself cleaning and scrubbing like a mad women over the last few days which can only mean one of two things…. either my house was incredibly filthy to begin with or…. baby is close and I’m nesting! I like to think it’s the […]

We at Mama loves to share absolutely LOVE wandering carefree and aimlessly around a good craft or produce market (obviously the “carefree and aimlessly” part doesn’t really apply though when you have multiple children nipping at your heels!). But when we are child free or when the kids are behaving and there’s children’s entertainment available […]

These little muffins are light, fluffy and truly delectable! Perfect to use up that Ricotta cheese that’s been sitting in your fridge since last weeks cannelloni making sesh! I used raspberries but you could use any berry you like, fresh or frozen. A great afternoon treat or lunch box filler – enjoy! INGREDIENTS 75g butter, […]

So apparently I’m now a fainter. I guess it goes hand in hand with being an anxious, control freak, neat nazi, panic merchant, overdramatic, hyperactive, worrier, stress head… doesn’t it?? Yes, this is me. This is who I am, the person I have become mainly since I became a mother. These are some words I […]

So, what is trending for SS16? As always, at this time of year, we are seeing an influx of colour, pattern and femininity as retailers stock up for spring racing. There is also a strong Nineties influence filtering through. Which I absolutely love! From this decade’s trend comes the return of “underwear as outerwear”: slip […]

This three ingredient slime is so easy to make! We literally had it on the table ready to play with within five minutes! The base recipe can be jazzed up with food dye, glitter, sequins… the possibilities are endless! Then once you’re finished, simply pop it into a container with a snap lid and it […]

When it comes to fashion, local Mornington Peninsula stylist, Kim Kennedy certainly knows what’s hot and what’s not. Not only is Kim a qualified personal stylist, she’s also a chiropractor extraordinaire working part time at a practice in Carrum and most importantly, a mum of three gorgeous boys. Kim shops locally at some of our fave […]