Back to school anxiety for Mums
It’s only the second day of the new school year and I am sat at my desk with a hot cup of tea about to start my day of work. The only thing I can hear is a lawn mower humming in the distance and the...
View ArticleAnxiety in kids
My 8 year old son has suffered from anxiety for as long as I can remember. Only I didn’t recognise it as that until much more recently. I am now slowly starting to gain the knowledge and tools I...
View ArticleSafe internet for kids with parental controls. A Koala Safe Review
Safe internet usage is a HUGE hot topic among parents at the moment, with Mr D and I included. There are just so many things to worry about……. How much time should the kids be spending on the internet...
View ArticleLG Smart washer top loader washing machine review
This post is sponsored by LG. I was not paid to write this review however I was gifted the LG smart washer top loader washing machine. All opinions are my own. Now that the official part is said,...
View Article8 Tips for flying long haul with kids
Quite frankly just the thought of travelling any longer than 2 hours in a confined space with three kids makes me want to lie down in a dark room with a glass of wine. I used to be cabin crew for...
View ArticleSibling age gaps. Do they matter? Guest post by Robyna May
Today I have the very lovely Robyna May guest posting on Mrs D plus 3. I’m so excited to have her here taking all about sibling ages gaps and if they actually really matter? Robyna writes her own blog...
View Article8 Top tips for photographing kids
I’m not a professional photographer but I absolutely LOVE taking photos, and I’ve had a whole heap of practice since having my three kids. Over the years I’ve learnt a few simple techniques that...
View ArticleGay marriage should be celebrated
Four days ago, America become the 26th country to legally recognise single sex or gay marriage and 26 million people changed their Facebook profile in support of it. A tidal wave of rainbows has...
View ArticleA ByK kids bike review. 10 Tips for teaching a nervous child to ride.
This post is sponsored by ByK Kids Bikes. Miss Hollie got her first big girl bike for her birthday earlier this year. It’s a beautiful sky blue retro style ByK kids bike and she loves it. We...
View ArticleDream BIG with Huggies DryNites
This post is sponsored by Huggies DryNites. Bedtime often has a bad reputation for being the worst part of the day for parents. The kids are usually exhausted and behaving like complete little...
View ArticleWhat is mindfulness and 5 very simple ways to achieve it
This post is sponsored by Health Insurance Comparison. Mindfulness is such a buzz word at the moment, with it’s practices and benefits totally flooding the heath and wellness industry. A couple of...
View Article16 signs you are living with a threenager
Yesterday afternoon my 3 year old fell asleep in her carseat just as I pulled up at the school gates. Considering we only live 5 minutes from the school and she was apparently absolutely, definitely...
View Article5 fun ways to do maths at home with the kids (without them realising it’s maths)
This post is sponsored by Child.com.au, The Education Superstore. Let’s face it, you either love maths or you hate it and I definitely fall in the latter camp!! It’s never been my strong point but...
View ArticleEasy kids bedroom makeovers with Cotton On Kids
The new Cotton On Kids Room range is super cute and I was lucky enough to be sent some samples to review. A huge box of goodies arrived in the post and I was hard pushed to keep the kids out of it....
View ArticleChild.com.au – The Education Superstore Review PLUS a $100 giveaway
Child.com.au is one of my fabulous monthly blog sponsors, and I’m so happy to introduce them and tell you all about what they do. They are a one stop shop for everything you might need support your...
View ArticleGlobber MY FREE kids scooter review
My girls were SUPER excited to receive a new Globber My FREE scooter each the other week to review. They’ve both only ever had hand me down scooters from big brother which made these ones even more...
View ArticleSchool holiday snack idea for kids (using a Thermomix)
It’s only two weeks until my kids will be on school holidays and the thought of it is giving me the jitters already. Although it will be amazing to not have to make lunch boxes every morning, I still...
View ArticleSometimes mums make mistakes
As a mum I have to make decisions for my kids on a daily basis, especially as they’re not old enough yet to make a lot of them for themselves. I don’t always get it right and suffer the mummy guilt...
View Article6 fabulous activities to do at home in the spring school holidays
This post is sponsored by Child.com.au. The online education superstore. With the spring school holidays rapidly approaching, you’re either in two ‘mum camps’. The first is breathing a sign of...
View ArticleWhen life throws you a curve ball
Last week I wrote about the tough decision I made to move both my kids from the school they’re currently settled at, to a totally new school next year. We’d all just about got our heads around the...
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