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I'm Rachel, an Australian, living in the Western Suburbs of Sydney with my partner and our 5 children. You can read more about my family and I at my blog A Juggling Mum !

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Health & Fitness > Diet (Other) Raising healthy eaters: 5 of 34
Raising healthy eaters can be tricky especially when convenience and snack foods are being advertised very heavily to our children on television, radio and internet, but it can be done and here are some ideas that can help:Feed your baby a variety of foods - Be sure to introduce your baby to a large variety of foods. If they ... More..
Health & Fitness > Kids Nutrition How to get kids to eat their vegetables: 5 of 29
How often have you given your child vegetables at dinner time only to find them being pushed around their plate or worst still being thrown on the floor or hidden under the chair cushion or in a pot plant?. Here are some great little tips and tricks to get your kids to eat vegetables.Make a big pot of vegetable soup, puree it... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Great rainy day activities to do with your children: 9 of 26
It's raining outside and it looks like it has set in for the day. The kids are starting to climb the walls and its only 9am. What do you do?. No you do not hide under your bed hoping that the kids don't trash the house. You give the kids an activity to do, below are a few suggestions.CAMP IN NOT OUT Drape some bed sheets or b... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Dora the Explorer: 6 of 11
Dora the Explorer episodes provide a mix of both entertainment and education for it's young audience and are suitable for the social and academic development of preschoolers. The interactive and educational aspects of Dora the Explorer are what set it apart from other shows that are aimed at preschoolers. Co-creators Valerie ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Safety tips for children who dash away from parents in public: 6 of 11
What would you do if your child got lost or separated from you?. It's a terrifying thought isn't it?. For many of us it is something that we don't want to think about but it is essential that we all think about what we want to happen in this situation and teach our children how to stay safe. Below are a few tips to help you f... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) A guide to activities to occupy children during the holidays: 4 of 7
The kids are starting to climb the walls and its only 9am. What do you do?. No you do not hide under your bed hoping that the kids don't trash the house. You give the kids an activity to do, below are a few suggestions.CAMP IN NOT OUT Drape some bed sheets or blankets over your dining table to make a tent. Get your kids to pi... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Family fun on a budget: 10 of 15
Being the mother of 5 young children, I have found that family fun can be very costly. A family meal at McDonald's can cost us 40 Australian Dollars. A trip to the movies can cost us $100 if we buy popcorn and drinks for everyone and admission into zoo's and theme parks cost us a small fortune. So I have become quite good at ... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Teaching kids about money management: 33 of 48
Parents have very different views on children's pocket money.Some parents use chores or good behavior as a way for their children to earn pocket money. Others believe that chores should be done not because the children are going to get a cash reward but because they are a member of a family and as such should help with the ru... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) How to organize and manage toy clutter: 5 of 7
How often have you screamed at your children to clean their bedrooms? Usually it's when the floor is littered with toys, clothes and books and you can't walk in there without tripping over something. You feel overwhelmed and cranky by the sight of it. If looking at the mess makes you feel overwhelmed imagine how your children... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Clothing Tips for doing the family wash: 13 of 18
I can quite honestly say that doing laundry is far from being one of my favorite past times. I don't mind filling the washing machine with dirty clothes but that is where my enjoyment of the laundering system ends.I am a mother of 5 small children so over time I have learnt a few strategies to help stay on top of the laundry ... More..