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• FFS!? Friday : Park Purgatory

  

  Too exhausted from being at the park to find a pic, so I pilfered this one from my last post whining about the park. FFS!? School holidays plus summer equals... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Nutellagate

  

  Today I'm off for more free babysitting free booze free food quality time at the #1Grandparents' house. Since we didn't kill / emancipate each other last time, ... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• FFS!? Friday : Transformers

  

  Image Credit "Transformers, robots in disguise. Transformers, more than meets the eye" Yes, yes they are. They appear, to the untrained eye, to be a kids toy... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• On Vacay

  

  Image Credit Am on vacay at the #1Grandparents' house. Sounds delightfully relaxing, yes? What it actually means is that I am busy running interference. So... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• FFS!? Friday : School Supplies

  

  Image Credit I'm all about being cheap thrifty and saving a dollar where possible. No FFS!? So when the school supplies list comes out at the end of the school... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Myeh

  

  Christmas, done and dusted for another year. Myeh. New Year's Eve, done and dusted for another year. Myeh. Twin Tornado all birthdayed up for another year.... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Twin Tornado Turn 5

  

  The Twin Tornado officially become Mstr5 and Miss5 today. I'm sincerely hoping this marks the end to a couple of eras Mstr5's affections for absently wedging a... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• FFS!? Friday : Of Sandpits

  

  I am drowning in sandpit sand. FFS!? One grain at a time. FFS!? We live in a townhouse, so while we don't have a yard, we do have a decent sized patio. Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Self Serve - Living the Dream

  

  Image Credit My very first career aspiration in Kindergarten was to become a house wife. My parents were super psyched to hear me announce this in front of the... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Gift Ideas for ME!

  

  Triple Ho's, yo! Today's final Christmas gift ideas guide is all about me. Of all the craptastic wares that I've found while trawling the interwebs, these are... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Career Choices

  

  Image Credit The school year finished last week, which means that the Twin Tornado commence full time schooling next year. Hooray for no more 2 days a week... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• FFS!? Friday : Christmas Present Plans Thwarted

  

  Image CreditSo appropriate. Count yourself lucky, #1Nana, that I found this perfect pic and didn't trawl further to find the pic of you in the faux suede... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids

  

  Stuck for gift ideas for the niece or nephew? Not really sure what the grandkids would be into these days? Fear not, because I have some craptastically awesome... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Kellogg's Breakfast Buddies Serve up a Milestone

  

  I have a long running love affair with Kellogg's. Sorry George, you will always be my #1, but if you come at me with cereal and coffee, you will be that much... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• FFS!? Friday : Tan Lines

  

  Image Credit I'm struggling with the transition into summer. FFS!? The endless landscaping required so that I don't give anyone a friction burn if they come in... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Neighbours

  

  I feel for my neighbours, I truly do. The noise that emanates from my little patch of land must surely devalue all properties within earshot. Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• RedBalloon Marketplace : WINE. Delivered to Your Door. MONTHLY

  

  If there was ever a product review perfect for me, this is it. Imagine having a mixed selection of wines delivered to your door each month? It is the gift that... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Co-workers

  

  Tis that time of year - office parties, boobs and backside selfies old school style, on ye olde worlde office photocopier. And Secret Santa. I love a good Secre... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• An Epic Tale of an Epic Fail with an Epic Save

  

  This is a post full of Epicness (my word, expect to find it in the next Urban Dictionary update). I have spent months been all smug parent about finalising the... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Appliances Online : Having Your Cake and Eating It Too

  

  I have no idea who, but someone important and influential said something about "let them eat cake". And that's exactly what I've spent the past 24 hours doing.... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION