The worse thing about being sick is how far behind you get with things! So now that I’m on the mend it’s catch up time for me. I’m proud to say tonight that I actually did some book keeping for my business and am slowly getting things together. As book keeping isn’t one of my loves I think I deserve some brownie points…. hmmm chocolate.

Yay for me!

It seems winter has finally arrived up here in QLD. We really had a long summer and its nice to see the cooler weather finally arrive! The arrival of the cooler weather means I have been really busy with Nuvo Maternity. Every one is needing some funky tops to keep their bellies nice and warm while feeding. My favourite item instore at the moment is the funky and warm flannelette Jammin Jammies.

We’ve also teamed up ...

What a day I’ve had! The joys of being a work at home mum with little boys. After settling my youngest down for his afternoon sleep and keeping the eldest occupied with a DVD for quiet, I finally got stuck into some work for Nuvo Maternity. Things were going smoothly when suddenly in the middle of processing an order - BAM - out go the lights and the computer!!!

Arrhhh was my first thought which was followed ...

Things have been busy the last few days with Mum Knows Breast and there’s been a great response on radio. I’ve had three live-to-air radio interviews since Friday and the support for the concept has been fantastic. It’s great to provide a free supportive environment for mums to find information and talk openly about breastfeeding. I’m really pleased that Nuvo Maternity and mumspace have been able to work together on this.

Stay tuned for more exciting developments…

I read an interesting article in the paper today about how the clothes we wear reflect how we feel about ourselves.  I don’t know what that says about me at the moment. Life with two boys at home doesn’t readily lend itself to glamour but I do my best! Having said that when I do go out I really try to make an effort.

Apparently it is true that if you look good then you feel ...

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Things have been busy around here with new winter stock arriving for Nuvo Maternity and everything always seems to happen at once (such as the dreaded BAS). My kids in particular seems to know when things are hectic so I’ve decided I need to slow down and do things bit by bit! Otherwise as a WAHM you can work all the time if you let yourself. I making myself switch off that computer and ...

Well I’ve been tagged by madmadmummy to talk about confidence.  It is something I’ve always struggled with. On the outside I’m a very outgoing, happy, confident person but there is always a niggling doubt beneath the surface. Along the way though I’ve learnt a few tricks to give myself a necessary confidence boost when needed.

As a primary school teacher I soon learnt if you don’t feel confident than fake it! Children are like animals and sense fear ...

Wow there really aren’t enough hours in a day! I’ve had a huge week since my business Nuvo Maternity was featured in the Courier Mail. The response was great and everyone has been really positive. Anyway you can read about it here if you’re interested - Born out of Necessity

To let you in on a little secret, I actually had to pose for the photo on my outdoor dining table. Very funny, which ...

Since I have been tagged as part of the Business Mums blogging challenge, I will now fill you in on why I blog on mumspace.

1. It’s a bit of fun

2. It’s great therapy

3. If my stories about my boys make someone think they’re not alone then great!

It’s great to be able share stories, realise you’re not alone and have a lot of laughs at someone else’s expense! Perfect - plus it is so friendly here ...

Why is it that mums never have sick days? It doesn’t seem fair!!! I think we need an award structure.

The boys in my house have taken it in turns to repeatedly vomit all over the house - one after the other.  Next darling husband becomes ill and has the day off. I was feeling rather smug, if not smelly from vomit, that I had managed to avoid the bug.

Alas I have been hit today and ...