Getting off the island: a school holiday survival guide
By Karen Charlton We’ve reached day 17 of the Easter school holidays. Sitting down to write and I am hovering dangerously close to writing one of…
Joining the 5am writer’s club
By Karen Charlton I can hear Ruben stirring – strike that – crying from his room. Either that or a small wolf cub has entered our…
Finding the bones of your blog
By Karen Charlton A few Tuesdays ago we went into the city for my bestie’s book reading at Readings Carlton. Mum was minding the boys at…
Dealing with life envy
By Karen Charlton We’re all moving on to the internet and in this global village, we have so many Joneses to keep up with. You mightn’t…
Is it OK to go grey?
By Gillian Harrison I found my first grey hair when I was 17. I remember plucking it in disgust and disbelief before obsessing over that little…
Girls: Television every woman should watch
By Karen Charlton {Image} After growing up on a diet of Police Academy and Chevy Chase films in the 1980s, it’s any wonder my generation has…
Putting yourself first
Post by Gillian Harrison I left my children in early 2010. My partner convinced me to take a kid-free holiday to Malaysia for 6 days. I…
