House & Home Stories
a place where real mums share real stories.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all – Christmas Day is here! Wishing everyone a happy and fun day with their...
7 CommentsChristmas Eve
Christmas Eve is here and I have been up for hours getting the house clean and ready for Christmas Day. It is easier...
9 CommentsHelpful assistant
I had the most lovely shop assistant help me today. I was looking for stocking fillers and she asked if I needed help....
12 CommentsA big thank you to The MoM's Team and the MoM...
I have loved being on this site and enjoyed being a part of this energetic and friendly community...
9 CommentsBushfires Sadness
The footage of the bushfires on the TV is heartbreaking,. Summer can bring such joy but also such sorrow. Sending out prayers and...
8 CommentsHours wrapping
I spent hours last night wrapping all of the Christmas presents with beautiful wrapping paper, ribbons and tags. The last of the big...
10 CommentsFound a rabbit living in our garden!
Recently, my husband said he saw what he thought was a baby rabbit in the garden I was very sceptical as we occasionally...
5 CommentsK Mart for stocking fillers
We had a terrific time at K Mart finding lots of good but cheap stocking fillers. If anyone is hunting for stocking fillers...
7 CommentsFair Play to Farmers Markets
Hi, just wanted to share my local experience. Went to Boneo Market today. Products are home grown or homemade. All...
7 CommentsChristmas Kindness
I went to the grocery store to do some shopping and did not have the $2 for the trolley. I was telling...
9 CommentsFinal Countdown
The final countdown to Christmas is underway and I am the loving the festive feel and attitude that is around me. Everyone has...
5 CommentsWhat about me
I’m a mother of 2 one son who is 33 years old and a daughter 31 whom I every proud of I also...
7 CommentsChristmas – from relaxing to chaos
We had planned a quiet family Christmas with lunch with my mum and dad at my sisters place. This afternoon my parents in...
5 CommentsOrange Peel
I have just been reading this article about orange peel and never knew it was so helpful for your health. Apparently it has...
6 CommentsVouchers for shopping
I received a ‘free’ voucher for buying a Christmas present! I bought clothes and only spent $20 and received a $15 voucher. I...
10 CommentsAcceptance of things i cannot change
Mum has lived with my adult son and I for three years (since Dad passed). She decided in November to move into...
5 CommentsChristmas treats for the pets
We had an absolute ball hunting for safe and fun presents for the pets. They will be getting new toys and safe food...
7 CommentsThoughtful and Practical Presents
I am so touched this year to have received thoughtful and practical early presents from people. I have received food and drink to...
8 CommentsFree and Fun Holiday Activities
The school holidays are coming up quickly and we have made lists of all of the free activities on offer where we live....
5 CommentsChristmas Tree in the Garden
So…..we have a toddler and two cats at home, which is not a good combination for all the decorations on a Christmas tree....
7 CommentsChristmas Day Countdown
I am now on the Christmas Day Countdown. I have a list of jobs to do every day to be ready for Christmas...
8 CommentsAspergers Son – Hope for the future
My son is 24 and incredibly good with animals. Since we lost our poodle (his best mate) earlier this year, he has...
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