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  • My Kids

    • Breastfeeding for Birth Control
      Breastfeeding is a natural form of birth control that any new mother can do. By giving your new born breast milk every day, you're actively changing your hormones. When the body is continuously breast...

    • Birth Control Myths
      Its important to get the right information regarding birth control methods, their rates of effectiveness and their suitability to your lifestyle. After all, you know what they call people who don’t...

    • The Most Recent Developments in Birth Control
      What are the most recent developments in birth control? You know the most common methods of birth control are still out there – condoms, the birth control pill and abstinence. However, there have be...

    • 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...

  • My Lifestyle

    • Best Family Holidays in Queensland
      What does the sunshine state have to offer? You guessed it – plenty of sunshine, surf and smiles all around. Families across Australia often flock to Queensland for their yearly getaway and it’s e...

    • How to Prevent Financial Fighting
      One of the most common reasons couples fight is over money. If you and your partner have different values regarding money and different spending habits it is only a matter of time before your ideas cl...

    • 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...

  • House & Home

    • 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...

  • Activities

    • 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...

  • My Money

    • The Best Second Hand Buys
      Some things need to be new. Others, on the other hand, can easily be purchased for half the price (or less) when you shop second hand.  Second hand shopping has loads of advantages - it is cheaper,...

    • 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...

  • Shopping

    • Aussie Farmers Direct
      I remember back when I was a kid in the early 1980's, growing up in country NSW (yeah I know I'm getting on a bit!) we used to have the milkman (otherwise affectionately known as the "milko") deliver...

    • The Best Second Hand Buys
      Some things need to be new. Others, on the other hand, can easily be purchased for half the price (or less) when you shop second hand.  Second hand shopping has loads of advantages - it is cheaper,...

    • 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....