Meal Plan Monday: Week #16

Just about four months of meal ideas here! What a number! I hope you’ve been enjoying them as much as I have! Remember to share your photos by tagging #CookingwithMPM and show us how you’re going Planning! This week I’m featuring Food Pleasure & Health, The Happy Weaner, Read Eat Repeat, Because Food Is Love, Easy Peasy Foodie, My Fussy Eater, Olive Jude, Kidgredients, and Good Food Week. Monday: Pretzel Crusted Zucchini Meatballs from Food Pleasure & Health Tuesday: 5 Minute Egg Fried Rice from The Happy Weaner Wednesday: Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore from Read Eat Repeat Thursday: Polenta Gnocchi Pie from Read More

How to Be a Product Tester (In Australia): Legit Product Testing Websites

Over the years as a mum, I have found several places which offer product tests for mums and babies, as well as places that just take your information and give it away to spam emails and phone calls. I have listed only the legitimate ones I have used below. I have actually signed up and received products from all of these companies. As far as I know, I don’t receive any compensation or perks for referring people, but because I like trying new things, I love sharing them with others, too! I’ve  seen several ads on Facebook and other pages Read More

Why You Shouldn’t Ask, “Who Had It First?”

Sharing is hard! From the earliest years, my children have struggled with the concept, and lately I’ve learned that I’m asking the wrong questions when I do try to resolve some of the arguments. (Occasionally I try to let them sort it out, but we are still in early years yet). I’ve learned not to ask, “Now, who had it first?” And give it to the child who claimed this title of “first.” Why? Let me explain. A single instance that it clicked, I was asking the wrong question. No, I don’t want my children taking toys and not being Read More

Meal Plan Monday: Week # 15

This week I have some great recipes in store. I don’t know if you can tell, but I love pasta and anything with cheese! Some tasty ideas for your week ahead! Rememeber, if you do wind up using something from a meal plan, let me know! Feel free to tag #CookingwithMPM if you take photos of your creations! I would love to see someone finding inspiration here! Featuring Delicious Everyday, Read Eat Repeat, Olive Jude, The Messy Mommy, Food Pleasure and Health, My Gluten Free Miami, The Starving Chef, and My Frosted Life Enjoy! Monday: Tortellini in Sundried Tomato Sauce from Read More

What to Do Before You Leave for A Holiday

Mummy Confession: I’ve sometimes forgotten to do things before I leave the house, like take out the trash, or hang the laundry, but these are things you simply cannot do when leaving on holidays. As we prepare to go on holidays for a short while, there are some things we need to remember, so I figured I would compile a list and share it here as well. Hopefully it will help you remember what to do when you go for a trip, whether it be a day or months at a time! Pin it for later, or share with someone you Read More