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WIN one of 20 copies of Diary of a Crap Housewife by Jessica Rowe, thanks to Allen & Unwin.

Why not cut the crap, take the pressure off, and admit to the moments, days, weeks and months when the wheels fall off?In this fabulously funny, down-to-earth book, Diary of a Crap Housewife, Jessica Rowe writes honestly about her talent (or lack thereof) for cooking, about what’s really important when it comes to mothering and family, and about her many and varied views, musings and commonsense advice on other crap housewife matters. As an added bonus, there are thirteen crap housewife recipes included, from Jessica’s old favourite, spag bol, to a fresh and tasty Waldorf salad, and all so simple you can’t go wrong.

Being a crap housewife is a badge Jessica wears with pride, and it’s a title she invites other women to embrace. The idea of crap lies in the real-life messes, hiccups, disasters and bad meals that many of us dish up and deal with every day. This mum is tired of the photos of perfectly packed school lunches, posts about gourmet family dinners eaten together at the table, and tales of neat, tidy and obedient children with smoothly brushed hair.

It’s time to reset the bar. Make expectations realistic. Strive to be kind, loving, smart and funny. Perfection is not required.

‘J-Ro’s exuberance for this wonderful, sometimes messy and at times chaotic journey through life jumps joyfully out of each page. She’s honest. She’s disorganised. And she’s got a heart of gold. Viva la Crap Housewife!’ – Samantha Armytage’Jess Rowe may be a crap housewife but she is a great writer and an even better friend. And she’s right: I can be a bit of a smart arse.’ – Joe Hildebrand

‘This woman has enriched my life. And if you read this book your life will be enriched with honesty and love too!’ – Denise Drysdale

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Please note this competition is open from 1 April 2019 until 30 April 2019 and is only available to members of Mouths Of Mums. This competition is a game of skill – answer in 50 words or less. We are unable to accept entries posted via facebook. Facebook LIKE functionality is not a requirement of entry to this competition. The winners of this competition will be published on this page. Winners’ name and address will be provided to the promoter of this competition and prizes will be sent to the address you have in Your Profile. Please ensure your details are up to date so that you receive your prize.

Winners for this competition

  1. M. WalkerNSW
  2. M. KarnerQLD
  3. K. PhillipsSA
  4. L. BurridgeQLD
  5. J. TroyQLD
  6. K. DykesNSW
  7. C. PascoeNSW
  8. C. OBrienNSW
  9. L. NanottiSA
  10. H. CabralNSW
  11. M. SpalivieroQLD
  12. N. PyneQLD
  13. R. LizziVIC
  14. A. RedmanNSW
  15. T. CorballisQLD
  16. V. DorrestynSA
  17. S. LanzafameNSW
  18. E. DuffNSW
  19. N. LohNSW
  20. K. RynikerVIC
  • There are many but at the moment it would be the two rooms full of stuff that I need to put away for throw out that I just can’t face


  • giving the kids baked beans for dinner (we didn’t even have any bread to make it baked beans on toast!)


  • Using the dining table as an easy wardrobe change! Fold the clothes and just pick your outfit and off you go!


  • When I was much younger I made what I thought was the perfect lamb roast and veg. Except for stringy tough lamb and roast veg that was as hard as rocks. At least the wine was good. I won’t mention the tablecloth caught fire from the candle! Oops.


  • using my wooden clothes horse as a wardrobe,there they sit until I need them ,no folding needed.


  • Forgot to wash the clothes today,
    There’s no uniform for hubby. What will he say?
    Problem fixed now, no need to stress,
    Pull dirty uniform out and give it a press.


  • When I popped to the shops last night for bread and got home to find I left the bag of groceries at the shop!


  • I usually manage to cope with the whole house-wifing thing, but there is one never-ending problem. I have a beautiful reading chair in my bedroom, on which I never sit, as it is ALWAYS piled 1.5 metres high with washing to be folded. ALWAYS!!!!!!


  • In deciding too wipe down our leather sofa with a homemade concoction of disinfectants and surface sprays, vinegar and bi-card. Bad move. Before I knew it I was stripping the colour out of the leather and leaving an pattern of streak marks and destruction. Lessen learned


  • It’s pretty much daily…….there are various piles of ‘crap” in every room that I can’t bring myself to part with


  • When I can’t be shagged cooking I announce to the kids “It’s free choice for tea tonight!” They actually love it. It means they can usually make themselves two minute noodles or a bowl of cereal for tea. #craphousewife


  • Creating ‘Crazy’ Dinner because I’m so sick of cooking and having the kids complain. It’s basically different leftovers mixed together with a piece of fruit haha


  • Open the windows that will blow the dust away, then just vacuum it all up


  • Bragging at work about the delicious dinner that I put in my slow cooker before I left home. Arriving home and anticipating the smell of said delicious dinner as I walk through the door, only to discover that I had not turned the slow cooker on!


  • Trying to impress my husband’s boss (cooking while competing against 2 screaming kids) I burnt everything and had to send for a full delivered meal!


  • When I was heavily pregnant with child #4 and my hubby was on arvo shift I gave the kids ice blocks for dinner, no complaints all round


  • My go to #craphousewife dinner is the good old cold serve! What makes this even more of a win is that all three of my kids love it! Oh and possibly the face that all three of my kids have taste tested toilet bowl hangers as toddlers HAHA


  • My best, (and often regular) #craphousewife moment is when I’m tired and can’t be bothered cooking, I’ll give the kids breakfast cereal for dinner. But I will peel them each a carrot so they have some vegies too!


  • That I do not not always clean out my fridge every week when it is bin collection day. I know this should be done weekly but I usually only do it every month and often find items growing in the back of the fridge eehw!!


  • Keeping the house neat and orderly, chores done, house cleaned, meals prepared and cook for my family… meanwhile, I still haven’t washed my face or brushed my teeth. Sadly, this is a reality. When my love for others greater than myself. That’s crap. :(


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