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• Still Here. Still Liberating Booze and Tablecloths

  

  It's been a while. I'm sorry for that / you're welcome. You see, I've been super busy tooling around on Facebook and Pinterest. Saving / noting all the Festive... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why Beer Makes Me a Better Wife

  

  I'm not an avid consumer, because I dare not cheat on my beloved wine and vodka too often. There are a number of ways in which beer makes me more awesome. I'm... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Shaping Young Minds and Busting a Move (and Possibly a Hip)

  

  Image sourceA lot of people have commented on how exhausted I've looked the past couple of weeks.Bastards. It's been a crazy couple of weeks, both at work and a... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Off the Grid

  

  My latest absence (and associated flimsy excuse) is because I am going OFF THE GRID. Becoming SELF SUFFICIENT. Except for booze, because who has the time to wai... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Snowball Effect : Becoming Travel Bloggers

  #1Hubby I want to go on a holiday. Me Me too. #1Hubby How good would it be to go to Vegas. Me Hell yes. But have you forgotten about The Feral Threesome? #1Hubb... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Just Can't....

  

  This image visually assaulted me when I pried my eyes open at the arse crack of dawn, thanks to three man-flu riddled kids and THREE kittens (more on that sudde... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Don't Make Me Get the Clippers Out....

  

  Meet my deputy of discipline. It used to be the Zhu Zhu Pets, but my kids have out-grown that irrational fear, and the pets are no longer capable of rounding... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Feeling Blue

  

  Remember that whole global internet debate over the colour** of the sequined dress? The fact that people would devote so much time and energy to it is beyond me... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• All Hail the Mighty Pizza

  

  Me: Hey kids, for dinner, how about I throw some flour, tepid water, a bit of yeast... Them: What's yeast? Me: It's a fungus... Them: OMG, grose, yuck,... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Way to a Man's Heart is Through His Stomach

  

  Of course I took to Facebook to brag about my success.Action shot taken from the Cuisine Companion bowl before plating. I shunned chocolate over Easter. Yes,... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rico, Not Dave : What's in a Name?

  

  We used to have a ginger cat named Chopper. We loved him dearly, but he never ever forgave us for introducing a child to the mix, and was positively livid when... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Anaphylaxis : It's a Long Term Commitment

  

  Image SourceNothing like a hilariously inappropriate auto-correct fail to make light of a serious situation! A few months ago we found out the hard way that... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Relocation Update : Found My New US Home

  

  I have now locked down a location for my big move to the US to become a professional Extreme Couponer. I shall be taking up residence in Myrtle Beach, South... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• THE Gift - Perfect for My Next Anniversary

  

  I've found it! The gift to end all gifts. The gift that keeps on giving. The one item that counts as a gift for him and her. The gift to end all marital... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Best Moment of My Life. Ever.

  

  As promised, let me take you in painful detail through the events leading up to the highlight of my life so far (or, ever. Because I'm a realist, not an... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• It's Been a While. Also, I May Have Tourette's

  

  Image source It's been a while between posts, and I sincerely apologise for ruining your internets with my absence. In my defence, I have been super busy with... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• True Love and Heartbreak : My Valentine's Day

  

  Valentine's Day is kind of a massive, enormous, huge.....non-event in our household. In that old 'cow / milk' scenario - Bought the cow 15 years ago, had the... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happy Australia Day : It's the Little Things

  

  What is more Australian to write about than a loo - this one being the 'Lano loo' at the #1Grandparents' house. Actually, I have no idea how that makes it... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Piss Off, Optimus Prime

  

  Optimus Prime, bringing it to our own resident tyrant. AKA #1Pop screwing with Miss5 to the point of pissing her off enough that she leaves her beloved... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Just Finding Something to Whine About

  

  As I type this, I am swilling yet another cocktail, on my hotel room veranda, across from the pool. Enjoying watching holiday makers attempt to covertly remove... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION