Monthly Archives: February 2012

Post Script to: When religion, atheism and parenting collide

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Hubby wanted me to clarify his position outlined in yesterday’s post on what to teach our children when one parent is a rabid atheist and the other is a believer an agnostic. He is not a believer. He also says … Continue reading →

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Navigating on faith – when religion, atheism and parenting collide

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Felicity Moore

How do parents agree on a strategy on raising their children on matters of religion and atheism when one parent is a devout atheist and the other is a believer? Hubby and I are currently navigating those treacherous waters and … Continue reading →

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Dollarmites STILL around!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Remember school banking through the Commonwealth Bank? It was my very first savings account, when I was about 10 years old, from musty memory. I’d take my pocket money to school and what was left after I hit the tuckshop … Continue reading →

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Baby brain: parental influence limited

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Did you do flashcards with your baby? Did you play Baby Einstein videos to their glazed infant gaze? Was the nursery painted in synapse-stimulating primary colours? Nah, me neither, but I thought about it. And felt guilty for not doing … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday – Bakers Delight vouchers!

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Felicity Moore

It’s Freebie Friday and this week I’m giving away three Bakers Delight vouchers valued at $10 each. Looking for some tasty lunchbox solutions? Then try a few of the ideas I suggested this week, or visit your local bakery for … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday – The Conflict winners!

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Congratulations to the two lucky winners of The Conflict: Woman and Mother, by French feminist Elisabeth Badinter. This is a fantastic read and one worth turning the telly off for and settling into the couch. The winners are… Bookmark on … Continue reading →

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Top sandwich ideas for lazy, err, time-poor mums

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Felicity Moore

As I mentioned in my previous post, boredom is a big problem with school lunches. Kids get sick of the same thing over and over. So I’m trying a new thing, where I mix it up a little. Here are … Continue reading →

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My three favourite (easy peasy) lunchbox recipes

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Felicity Moore

I think boredom is the biggest killer of lunchbox success and in our house you can tell the kids are bored with their lunchboxes when things (sandwiches) repeatedly come home uneaten. So while the basics stay the same (fruit + … Continue reading →

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The Lazy Lunchbox – 5 top tips (that are also healthy!)

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Felicity Moore

School’s been back for a few weeks now and mums are settling into the regular routine of lunchboxes. I’ve discovered something that most mums already know – if you make lunches the night before, even if it’s just part of … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday winners – Dirtgirlworld DVD packs!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Congratulations to the TWO lucky winners of last week’s Freebie Friday giveaway – Dirtgirlworld DVD packs Seasons 1 – 6. This sensational prize pack is valued at about $120 each! Tres cool.  Dirtgirlworld has a fun and positive message for … Continue reading →

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