5 Reasons Being a SAHM is Noth Like many Dads, I get up in the morning, shower, dress and go to work....
Tackling Separation Anxiety Separation anxiety is a funny thing. On the one hand, it may feel good to...
Slow Down Baby! It feels like yesterday that my eldest daughter was learning to walk, learning to talk,...
Tapioca Treat Tapioca is most commonly recognised as squishy pearls that make up Bubble Tea and Tapioca...
Tasty Irish Stew is a yummy filling meal for a family, that won’t break the budget. Ingredients: 1/4 cup
These Mediterranean Potato Cakes were so yummy, I had them warm but they’d be just as nice cold with
is a great snack for breakfast or lunch and will be loved by the whole family. Using our
Cupcakes with butter icing are not for everyone, and not everyone likes coconut. Fondant is famous for its
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Tackling Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a funny thing. On the one hand, it may feel good to know that your baby loves you so much that they cannot be apart from you. On the other hand, it can be extremely frustrating...
Before Trying For A Baby
Are you looking to add to your family this year? While you may have nine or so months to prepare, it’s best to prepare your body, mind and soul for this momentous journey in the following ways:
Tak...
Twin Tips For Mums
When you’re at home with your twinnies, it would be nice just to camp out in the lounge room and only attend to your babies needs but it’s not very practical. You still need to attend to your own...
Mummy Guilts
Uh-oh… here we go again. I’ve got that jittery feeling coming on. And there’s that sinking feeling in my stomach again and wait for it…. Yep my bowel’s getting nervous too!
Urgh…...
Cord Blood Banking
We all know the importance of the umbilical cord. It nourishes our babies when they are living inside us and cutting it gives Dad something to do after the birth. But what happens to the priceless, nu...
Squeezing in Sneaky Exercises
For some Mums, squeezing in any sort of exercise around the kids is almost impossible. Grand intentions of Pilates whilst the children play happily is more likely to resemble you lying on your back li...
Making Long Distance Relationships Work
You’ve just found out that your partner is being transferred to a new location or has to head overseas for school, business or family. What do you do? If you cannot all relocate or if the move is on...
Games For On The Road
Going on a road trip with the family? Then it’s best to be prepared for a long day. In between entertaining the kids with games, books and iPad apps, why not try some good ol’ fashion road trip fu...
Bringing Back Romance To A Relationship With Kids
Where’s the romance gone you ask? Not sure if you took it out with the last bucket of nappies or if hubby just wiped it off his shirt with all that baby vomit? Filling your cup with romance while th...
Gross Habits Most Are Guilty Of!
Sensitive readers be warned, these gross habits are not for the faint of heart, yet ironically, most of us can confess to at least a few of them at one time or another. We here at SAHM do not endorse,...
Ten Uses For Corks
Once the cork has been popped, don't toss it, reuse it!
Furniture pads/ floor savers
Slice discs off a cork and glue to the legs of your furniture. No more scratched timber floors or hor...
How To Clean Outdoor Furniture
Cleaning your outdoor furniture regularly gives it new and extended life and reduces the chances of you being eaten by a giant spider whilst entertaining.
Use our guide and a bit of elbow grease to...
Ten Uses For Old Sheets
There is a multitude of uses for bed sheets that have worn out their bedroom welcome. Torn, faded or just no longer fit, SAHM has a few pointers to re-use, recycle and repurpose your old sheets....
Preparing For Winter
Winter is coming! Be prepared.
With cooler weather well and truly on the way it is time to start preparing the family home for winter. Follow our guide to get snug as a bug in a rug this winter!...
Division of Housework
It is a common misconception that being a Stay at Home Mum means that you are responsible for not only the kids, but also the housework. Housework in itself is a horrible and never-ending responsibi...
Tips For iPad Play
If you haven’t already given into the phenomenon that is the iPad then you are bound to soon. Almost all schools now have iPad programs as part of their curriculum and there are countless amazing...
Top Free iPad Apps for Pre-Schoolers
There is no fighting it – iPads are taking over the world and there are countless numbers of amazing apps out there for children of all ages. Most apps are not only enjoyable but also educational...
Messy Play
Messy Play
Messy play is one of many different ways that children learn and develop. One of the ways they learn is by touch. Sensory play is all about letting kids ‘touch’ their way to understa...
Baby Massage
Baby Massage
Baby massage is a beautiful way to connect with your baby in the first few months of life. Infant massage focuses on certain movements to help circulation and digestion, to ease colic a...
Top Six Activities to Do With Your New Baby
Top Six Activities to Do With Your New Baby
Once the newborn phase is over you may be more prepared to actually head out with your new baby. Once you develop a semi decent sleeping routine during the...
Run A Sustainable Household
Tired of the high energy bills every few months? There are several effective ways to keep your bills down and keep your house more eco-friendly without doing much at all. A few simple changes around t...
Rate Cut - But be Smart!
Yesterday’s decision by the RBA to cut the cash rate by 0.25% will come as a welcome relief for mortgage holders. The cash rate is now 2.75% and at an historical low.
For a home owner with a $300...
Your Credit Rating is an Important Asset
Your Credit Rating is an Important Asset
The importance of a clear and clean credit rating is one of your most important assets and you should do everything you can to protect it.
Unfortunately so...
Tips for Applying for a Home Loan
Applying for a home loan is quite a simple process. It can however be a time of high emotion and frustration if you are not aware of the process or you engage an incompetent home loan advisor or broke...
Do You Know Your Interest Rate?
Do You Know Your Interest Rate?
Guest article from Paul Ryan from Intouch Finance
Do you know your interest rate? The New Year is always a time for reflection and goal setting and many of ou...
Win a Tefal Cook4Me Pressure Cooker
Today we have two Tefal Cook4Me Pressure Cookers to give away valued at $349.95 each. Read our review below, and answer the question! Good luck!
I've not had any experience with pressure cooker...
Electrolux Ultracaptic Vacuum Cleaner
Vacuuming is not one of my favourite pastimes, but who was I to argue when I was asked to roadtest the Electrolux Ultracaptic Vacuum Cleaner and give my floors a good going over? I love new things so...
Bosisto's Euco Fresh Laundry Powder
I'm always on the lookout for new products in the supermarket that become available and I noticed this new product this week. Bosisto's Euco Fresh Ultra Concentrate Laundry Powder in the 1kg box....
Enjo Mop Product Review
I was lucky enough to try an ENJO Floorcleaner. The box turned up and I ripped into it and found a handle and the mop head plus a Dust Floor Fibre and Gloss Floor Fibre. The Fibres come in a nice h...
Capilano Honeyfusion Easter Review
I have been asked to do a product review on the brand new Capilano 'Honeyfusions' - there are two flavours, honey and lemon and honey and vanilla. They are your standard delicious Capilano honey w...