Monthly Archives: January 2012

7 top tips to getting the kids outside

We’re embracing our inner farmers, here at chez Moore and getting a vegie patch up and running, along with our already flourishing herb garden. It’s a great family friendly activity that Mum, Dad and all the kids can get involved … Continue reading

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Children in the garden: why it’s a great idea

Kids and gardening are a natural fit, it seems. Since buying our own house a few years ago, hubby and I have been slowly finding our gardening feet. We’re not natural gardeners but we do have an appreciation for being … Continue reading

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New parenting newsletter!

Hi, just a quick post to let you know I’m now launching a weekly parenting newsletter for mums. This wonderfully witty, erudite and basically awesome thing will wing its way to your inbox every week – if you sign up … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday – Brain Noodles!

Brain Noodles are a little difficult to describe if you don’t want to use the same description everyone else has used – “they look like giant pipe cleaners”. Because that’s exactly what they are. They’re ideal for mums and kids … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday – NitWits and Scoobits winners!

A big congratulations to the winners of my 10 big prize packs to give away this week! Just to recap: The lovely people at NitWits are offering FIVE Nit Wits packs valued at >$200 each. And the wonderful people at … Continue reading

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Teaching your kids to love reading

Well school and kindy drop-offs have been negotiated and we’re getting back into the school routine. My kids are in Year 2 and Year 1 this year, with Miss Matilda starting kindy. I’m a mum like any other mum, and … Continue reading

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