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{Guest Post} The Organised Carer

This is a guest post by Giovanna Scott, from www.giovannascott.com. The Organised Carer Having a child with Special Needs can be harrowing.  Keeping track of the test results, reports and documentation for all the government departments is equally so.  I thought I could manage it all until I was stuck one day at my son’s…

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{Giveaway} Star Concepts Storage Stool

Please note this giveaway is now closed, congratulations to the winner – Tara! Star Concepts – Storage Stools Star Concepts storage stools is both practical and stylish.  This wonderful space saver is designed as storage for kids and a play stool, all in one!  It’s lightweight, has collapsible sides and the removable lid allows you…

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{Giveaway} Go away, Mr Worrythoughts!

Please note this giveaway is now closed, congratulations to Mallory! I met the author of  ”Go Away, Mr Worrythoughts!”, Nicky Johnston at the AusMumpreneurs conference in August.  We bumped into each other over a slice of chocolate cake.   Meeting Nicky has now changed me as a parent.   Nicky introduced herself as an avid…

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{Meal Planning} Budget friendly meals

This post is sponsored by Nuffnang I have mentioned before that I am trying to reduce our grocery bill, which is working well.  Last week I put the challenge to you to raid your pantry and create your meal plan around food that has been hiding.  Today I would like to share with you some tips…

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{Inspiration} Book Character Costumes

Book Week Parade Costume Inspiration  Thank you too the wonderful readers that emailed their Book Week Parade Costumes.  This certainly will help with ideas for next year. More costume ideas can be found on my  Pinterest board costumes.  Miss and Mr 7 Thing 1 and Thing 2 – Miss 5, The Little Mermaid. Mr and…

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What is Pinterest all about?

Pinterest…. I pronounce it pin-terest.   What is Pinterest? www.pinterest.com  Pinterest is a virtual pinboard.  It allows you to store and organise (known as pin) images you have on your computer, find on the web or in the Pinterest application itself.  Images that may inspire you such as quotes (yes this is where I find…

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{Guest Post} A house of order

This is a guest post by Naomi, from the blog Seven Cherubs. Often I have people come to my house who are totally shocked that nine people live here.  Not too many people say it, but some people. They are amazed at how organised it is. Notice I did not say how ‘clean’ it is….

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Giveaways extended – commenting issues fixed

I have received a few emails that some readers are having trouble commenting and entering giveaways.  Those not using internet explorer had problems.  I have changed the contact forms and commenting system which should now allow you to enter the giveways. I am leaving recent giveways open till midnight, Saturday 10th September, so those having troubles can now…

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{Giveaway} 4MyEarth – Lunch wraps and pockets

This giveaway is now closed – congratulations to prize winner Wendy S. We are celebrating The Organised Housewife winning AusMumpreneur Best Blog 2011 with a few giveaways, this is the second giveaway for the week!! Recently our school selected a few classrooms to participate in a litter free lunchbox program.  Miss 6′s class was a…

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