French feminist Elisabeth Badinter’s book “The Conflict: Woman and Mother” is a compelling read and one which really articulated for me, my struggle as a mother. Badinter highlighted perfectly the guilt I feel at failing to live up to a perfect ideal of a mother and why society places unreal expectations upon mothers and motherhood. I have TWO copies to giveaway thanks to the brilliant people at Text Publishing. All you have to do is…
Monday’s blog, all about 
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 teens and my 20s, the thing I knew I was destined to do and that I would be really good at. Lately, however, as I observe the sun setting on my 30s, I’ve been wondering why I was so certain, so determined to follow this path, because it is definitely not what I thought it would be. And I’m starting to suspect I actually suck at it.
In keeping with this week’s theme of getting kids in the garden and enjoying the great outdoors, the wonderful people at Madman Entertainment have given me TWO packs to give away, valued at $120 each. Each pack contains volumes 1 – 5 of the Dirtgirlworld series, PLUS the newly released volume six (out February 8). To enter, all you have to do is…
Congratulations to the FIVE lucky winners of last week’s Freebie Friday giveaway – Brain Noodles. These fantastic toys will keep crafty kids entertained for hours. See here for last week’s 
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 with. The recent torrential rains in Brisbane have certainly given the gardens a great soak so it’s great growing time! If you’re thinking about getting the kids out into the garden here are some tips you might find handy…
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OMG - SOOO EXCITED!!! I'm a huge Stephanie Plum fan! And they made it into a movie!! I love this trailer, even if Katherin Heigl's accent sounds weird. I reckon it'll be an OK movie.-
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