Heart & Soul Stories
a place where real mums share real stories.Melbourne Cup alternatives
Many people I know do not celebrate this day. Do other mums have alternative plans for Melbourne Cup Day?
7 CommentsNo Television
Out television has given up working and we will eventually replace it. In the meantime it is rather nice to have peace and...
5 CommentsMoving times
My daughter is 23. She first moved out of home at the age of 16 in early 2010. She is currently going...
1 CommentsMelbourne Cup!
Tomorrow is a public holiday in Melbourne with the running of the Melbourne Cup.Wishing you all a fantastic day whether you are going...
2 CommentsThank you for the book
I arrived home to a parcel and a wonderful book. Thank you Mouth of Mums and Allen & Unwin for the book. I...
6 CommentsWanting to help
My son lives interstate, a 1 hour plane ride away, with his partner and their 7 month old son…..my grandson. Bub has been...
2 CommentsHelp, i am at a loss as to what to do about this f...
Hi, So basically this family member has decided i offended ger. That i don’t respect her or my own...
6 CommentsDanger with Balloons
My mum was told this story. As my mum waited for her bus to arrive she was seated with another lady. They both greeted...
5 CommentsWhen a child makes you feel happy
I love it when my 3 yr old starts singing and pretends to be putting on a wiggles show. I love it when...
7 CommentsBook Surprise
Woop! Woop! Received an email about winning a book from Mouth of Mums. Thanks so much, this has made my day!
5 CommentsDo you think you have too much sugar?
A while ago I googled the official advice about daily consumption of sugar, fats, proteins etc. and found a site http://daa.asn.au/for-the-public/smart-eating-for-you/nutrition-a-z/daily-intake-guide/ that recommended...
3 CommentsThe Great Thermal Way
A while ago I asked a question on this website about Australian hot springs and spas, especially low cost and public ones. Having...
4 CommentsWhen the penny drops
I’ve often been suspicious about what “understanding” means especially when a teenager repeatedly asserts “yes I do get it” . Somehow it’s those...
1 CommentsCutest name for his Gran
My sons first word was Bia this came from my mums dogs name which is Leila. So my son always called her Bia,...
5 CommentsSo hard to get back into it
I joined this site a few months ago and have had great fun being part of the site. Answering questions, posting recipes etc....
4 CommentsWorried nan
My grandson is nearly 7 months old. From the day he was born he’s been a shocking sleeper. To start with, he was...
4 CommentsIburprofen
Has anyone used the anti-inflammatory iburprofen? How long / did it help / any side effects or opinion on it?
4 CommentsAccepting my high energy child
I’m a mum of two. My first baby was very calm, listened to instructions and generally obeyed most of our rules. ...
3 CommentsHaiti Heartbreak
Watching the news and the devastation that has been inflicted on the people of Haiti. It is terrible how much the hurricane has...
2 CommentsJohn's fight for Life
A beautiful Perth family is seeking help as their father/husband Fights brain cancer! Please take a moment to read their story, any help is...
3 CommentsTrusting Friends …Not
We became close friends with this lovely girl and we worked together and life was great. My hubby worked closely with a Team...
2 CommentsMornings Suck!!
First things first. I am not a morning person. Never have been, am not now, never will be. One of the good things...
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