I have been a bloggy fan of Zanni Louise's for a very long time. I met her late last year, and it was wonderful to chat words, blogs and children in the Queensland sun. I was delighted when she sent me an advance copy of her debut children's book, ...
Archives for August 2015
Whelm
I don't want to be over; Then I've too much on my plate. I don't want to be under; Then I've too much time to wait. I've got to find the balance, Got to walk the tightrope straight. That balance isn't easy; What suits ...
Seven things I learnt from the 2015 ProBlogger conference
I spent last weekend with 700+ bloggers, sponsors, presenters and online creatives at the 2015 ProBlogger conference. And it was wonderful! I learnt a lot from the sessions when I attended my first one last year. This year, I ...
Without My Mum – Leigh Van Der Horst (book review)
Earlier this year, I lamented the lack of books and stories about grief when I shared my own story of grief. I was, and remain, annoyed that grief is a largely taboo subject. We are expected to sweep feelings of grief and loss under the carpet, and ...
How to fly with young children – a 15-step plan
Have you ever flown with young children? I have. I flew with my daughter when she was 14 months old, and then again with both children when they were 3 years old and 4 months old respectively. And both flights went very smoothly.* *I'm ...
Bears in the Night – Stan and Jan Berenstain (book review)
Who loves the Berenstain Bears? Who sees a pic of them and is instantly transported back to childhood? Who couldn't wait to have kids just for the excuse to revisit them? Is your hand in the air? Mine is. And one day, I'm sure my son will ...