Monthly Archives: January 2012

7 top tips to getting the kids outside

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Felicity Moore

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

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Felicity Moore

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!

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Felicity Moore

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!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Felicity Moore

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!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Felicity Moore

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

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Felicity Moore

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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The Wiggles: Is this the beginning of the end?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Parents everywhere have been digesting the big news this week that Yellow Wiggle Sam Moran is being replaced by original Yellow Wiggle Greg Page. The media frenzy has been, as expected, frenzied. But as the muck gets raked and details … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday – Scoobits!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Scoobits are cute little collectible characters for kids to put on their scooters. These little guys are so cute they are guaranteed to be a hit in the school yard, and the next big collectible craze. They’re made from flexible … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday – NitWits!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Felicity Moore

It’s back to school on Monday. For parents of kids just starting their first year of school head lice are probably not top of mind. For experienced soldiers, lice are a familiar enemy. It’s important to be prepared! I have … Continue reading →

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10 things I’ll miss when my daughter starts kindy

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Felicity Moore

The day has finally arrived – almost. On Monday morning my youngest, my four-year-old daughter Matilda, will begin kindergarten. It will mark the commencement of the second stage of parenthood for hubby and me, when we hand our progeny over … Continue reading →

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