Category Archives: Reviews

Review: The Conflict (Or my view of motherhood vs a French feminist’s view)

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Felicity Moore

I never doubted that I wanted to be a mother. It was part of my life plan from when I was old enough to push dolls around in toy prams. Motherhood was my true north, my guiding light throughout my … 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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A modern girl needs a modern fairytale

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Felicity Moore

At a time when the nation is led by a woman, and the state of Queensland is also led by a woman, it seems patently absurd to me that the fairytales I read my daughter are populated by passive damsels … Continue reading →

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Recipe: My Nan’s Violet Crumble Ice Cream

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Felicity Moore

I’ve just come back from some time at my much beloved grandmother’s house in Kingston SE SA, also home to Larry the Big Lobster. One of my favourite things that Nan makes (of which there are many) is her Violet … Continue reading →

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Review: Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrushes (parents read!)

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Electric toothbrushes for kids. I’m no luddite, but I have never seen the need for an electric toothbrush. My regular old-fashioned brush does the job fine, thanks. And it doesn’t suck up electricity which, no matter how minute, is still … Continue reading →

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Reviewed: Alvin & The Chipmunks 3 – Chipwrecked

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Felicity Moore

With three young children (6, 5 and 4 years) I have the dubious honour of being able to call myself something of a Chipmunks expert. Not the original Chipmunks, mind you, who date back to 1959. No, I’m only familiar … Continue reading →

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