So we're nearly there to Christmas and I'm at the stage where I'm giving up on all the stuff not done - didn't get all my sewing projects finished, scaled back of presents needing to be bought, may not get any baking done, but we'll get there. My big accomplishment of the week (besides freelance …
A Lego mat
We are increasingly getting into Lego in this household. A few months ago I bought a mix of "Classic" bricks to go with our few other sets and since then there's been a lot of building happening. Sorting through the box to find one particular part is becoming harder as more pieces are added, so …
Jam, jam, jam (and markets)
In between whining children and tantrums and all else, we found time to go to the markets over the weekend. It's one of the few food experiences our two children can tolerate - food served within a few minutes, lots of space, live background music, interesting things to look at and a sausage roll. So …
What to put in an advent calendar
Last year I managed to get organised enough to put together our first advent calendar. I ended up doing a mixture of small toys, chocolate and activities - I had a small piece of paper put into each box with an activity for the day written on it. Most of the activities were things that …
Spot the Station
I signed up recently to get an email from NASA every time the International Space Station is going to be visible overhead which I'd highly recommended because that gives you a chance to say, "I just got an email from NASA" in casual conversation. You sign up through the Spot the Station website - find your closest …
Mumma, Did You Know? 