Two weeks ago, on a lazy Saturday morning, we treated our kids to a special outing and went to see Miffy the Movie at the cinema. As you (may) know Miffy is Dutch just like me so my little half Dutchies are big fans and they were really excited to see her on the big screen. Because we got there nice and early we even got [read more]
It is hard to believe but three months have passed since we brought our littlest family member home from hospital (it feels like yesterday!) and before we know it she’ll be starting solids. Our other three children were early starters, taking their first bites at 4 months old, so I better read up on what the latest recommendations are. With four small children I may not have [read more]
Cinderella, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Belle, over the past years I have written about quite a few of the gorgeous Disney princesses and my girls have fallen in love with every single one of them. Then there is my son, always keen to watch the adventures of Aladdin, Eugene and other famous Disney heroes. Of course it is nice to cosy up under a blanket and watch your [read more]
This year it will be 7 years since I moved to Australia, I can’t believe how quick those years have flown by. In some ways I still feel very much like a foreigner, but in others I feel totally settled in. When my family comes to visit they are amazed by how Australian I am now, I (almost) sound like a true Aussie and our pantry [read more]
As you may know I am a big fan of Disney movies, in particular the real classics. They have the perfect balance to keep everyone happy: princesses for my girls, a hero for my son and of course the all important wise lesson (sometimes more obvious than others). When I first heard of Wreck It Ralph I wasn’t sure what to think but we decided [read more]
The Australian weather never ceases to amaze me. From cold, wet winter weather and warm fireplaces to hot, sunny days that call for shorts and sun screen, we’ve seen it all last week. When I send the kids to kindy I always make sure they wear a (light) jacket so they are prepared for cold spells, plus I think my daughter looks just adorable in her [read more]
When a new baby enters the family it can be quite challenging to keep everyone happy. Even though my older three are quite used to sharing my attention it still took them a couple of weeks for them to get used to the new addition and sometimes having to wait a few minutes when I am feeding or changing her. Especially during the school holidays [read more]