I like it when ‘big dates’ fall on the weekends – means less time explaining to disinterested teachers and more time focused on another level of education for the Spawnlings. Seriously, who can’t see the benefits of Tabletop? 30 April is now THE day for some gameplay. So bring out […]
EG the Great (my super capable grandfather) turns 80 today. My gift to him was fixing my leaky fridge – and he couldn’t be prouder.
Each year the Sydney Brickshow is an absolute hit with the kids AND the bigger kids. It’s a huge exhibition for Lego fans to show off their designs. This is not an official Lego show; these are fans who create displays that combine sets with free play – just like every spawnling dreams!
DEAR is sooooo Apr 12. Today we celebrated DEAD with a dead artist – birthday boy, Leonardo da Vinci!
Horrible Histories know how to make pirates grossly appealing to kids – even at the Museum! Make it honest; Make it gross; Make it fun. Maritime Museum (Sydney) has all of that but only until 27 Apr 2016.
EG Opa was on an old man rant about the evils of the internet – and I ENJOYED telling him he was WRONG!
If you’re a regular minion, you may recognise my usual uniform: Geek shirt: check Jeans: check Lab Coat: check Moustache: check Clearly fashion is not one of my strengths. Consider the fashion industry exempt from my plans for world domination. And yet the physio/doc asked ME to choose the colour […]
Hurry up and make your bed!! It isn’t going to make itself!! – EG Grandma She is going to eat her words. I want to blame my inability to make the bed on my broken wrist but let’s be honest- it has never been high on my priority list. And […]
Yesterday was Australia’s National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence. So… the Australian Federal Government commemorated the day by removing almost anything of strength or substance from the national Safe School program. The Safe School program was set up to provide free resources and support to schools around Australia. The program […]
I am in a fair amount of pain, with a suspected broken wrist (scaphoid fracture). Right now, I have a lot of empathy for any parent who is suffering. Broken bones, gastro bouts, head lice… But nothing beats Children Live Action Shows. They are loud. They are bright. They […]
Evil Genius Mum 