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Dr Bearlove (Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Embrace Our Epilepsy Diagnosis)

First blog post in a while you guys! Today we are talking all the feels about our epilepsy diagnosis and Incredibles 2

So I haven’t written on here much lately. I haven’t written much of anything lately actually.  We got some news at the start of the year, and it’s taken me six months to process it and feel like I could start to get my head straight again. You can probably guess what it is from the heading – Bear was diagnosed with epilepsy  

It was both a win and a bit of a blow.  Regular followers of this blog…

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Depression Quest: How Rainbow Dash Helped Me Get My Groove Back

when you are working yourself through the dungeons of a depression quest, the wierdest shit can bring you back to yourself. Here's how Rainbow Dash helped me.

Wow that sounds dumb. Like mega dumb. Rainbow Dash should not be anyone’s barometer for emotional well being. But it’s also true. Late last year I felt the black dog nipping.  I stopped updating here because I just felt like I didn’t have anything left to share and I just started going through the motions and keeping on keeping on. I wish I could say it was something beautiful and meaningful to…

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Book + Play - Scarface Claw, Hold Tight!

Have you checked out Lynley Dodds' latest? It's called Scarface Claw, Hold Tight! and I've got some great play activities to extend the fun! Have you ever seen a cat riding around on top of a moving car?

The Book: Scarface Claw, Hold Tight! What It’s About Scarface Claw finds a comfy spot to sleep in the sun on a car, but then it zooms off with him still on top! Will anyone get Tom’s attention to help Scarface down? Why It’s Awesome In my house, Lynley Dodd is the gold standard of children’s literature, and Scarface Claw is the absolute cherry on top. Seeing him pop up in the background of the…

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This Is Why I'm Proud To Be Selfish

I was recently called selfish for indulging in a little self care. You know what? If that is the case, I'm damn proud to be selfish.

Wierd title hey? You might be wondering why I’m proud to be selfish, given it’s generally considered to be a negative trait. To give you a bit of backstory, my work has offered a deal that in exchange for a single weekend on call, we get a Friday off. It’s pretty much #mumgoals to have an extra day gifted to you out of nowhere. And make no mistake, it is a gift. It’s given this busy mum the…

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October Love List: Our Life In Pictures

It's been such a full on month with so much to see and do! What's making your October Love List?

Octoooober! I love you!  I love the rain on the windows, the crisp air and most of all Halloween you guys! My inner goth chick adores the spooky ookiness of Halloween.  Let’s see what else is making the October Love List. DRINKING: Coke + Coffee A post shared by Tory • Geeky Mum Blogger (@mintedrogue) on Oct 1, 2017 at 6:17pm PDT All I can say is meh. It’s not horrid, but I wouldn’t drink it…

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My Little Pony: The Movie: The Review

Thinking about heading to the movies to see My Little Pony? Check out my review to see if it's worth mortgaging the house for snacks!

What Is My Little Pony: The Movie About Anyway? My Little Pony: The Movie brings the Mane Six to the big screen for their most exciting and spectacular adventure yet! When the menacing Storm King invades Canterlot with plans to steal the magic from the ponies, the very future of Equestria is at stake. In never before seen adventures, the ponies will embark on an action packed heroic journey that…

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Easiest Ever Halloween: Frozen Banana Ghost Pops

Looking for the easiest and cutest ever Halloween snack? Check out these adorable frozen banana ghost pops. No Pinterest fails here folks, these are easy as!

Continuing our Halloween fun from last week, we have these super adorable frozen banana ghost pops. Turns out when you coat banana in some white chocolate and coconut, it looks freakin adorable and tastes even better. I’d say who knew but everyone knows there’s always money in the banana stand. Frozen Banana Ghosts Recipe taken from BBC Good Food Gather Your Ingredients 200g white chocolate 4…

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13 Kid Friendly Halloween Movies To Stream Right Now

Looking for some awesome kid friendly Halloween movies for your family movie night to get you in the spooky spirit? What's your favourite spooky movie?

I love love love having our weekly Friday movie night. Popcorn, cozy blankies and at the moment, some kid friendly Halloween movies to get us all in the spooky spirit. There’s some really great choices out there to give littlies that delicious thrill of ooky without being all too spooky. Let’s dive right in!   Netflix My Pick: Hocus Pocus You have no idea how excited I was when this came on…

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Spooky Scary Halloween Eyeball Punch

Looking for an ooky punch to serve at a Halloween party? Check out this easy as spooky Halloween eyeball punch for maximum ookiness.

Are you having a Halloween party? Fun! This spooky eyeball punch is the perfect drink to slake the heartiest of trick or treating thirsts. How To Make Eyeball Punch Gather Your Ingredients For The Eyeballs Canned Lychees Small punnet Blueberries For The Punch 1 cup Sunshine Punch 2 cups Cranberry/Raspberry Juice 2 cups Ginger Ale   Make The Punch 1) Open the can of lychees and drain the juice.…

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Winning: My Little Pony Movie Family Pass!

Wanna win tickets to My Little Pony: The Movie? Hit the link!

You guys – My Little Pony: The Movie is almost here!!!  Here is a real image of my family when we found out they were making one. I’m the pink one at the back. I am so very excited about one of my favourite children’s shows bringing its message of friendship to the big screen AND I’m giving away one free family pass for to My Little Pony: The Movie for use within Australia. It doesn’t get much…

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Treat Yo Self Day - 7 Little Ways to Practice Self Care

Happy Treat Yo Self Day 2017! Time to pop on a little Parks and Rec and treat yo self. How do you practice self care as a parent?

Happy Treat Yo Self Day! We’ve already talked about Galentine’s Day on the blog, but the amazing Parks and Rec also created another day that Mums everywhere should definitely celebrate – Treat Yo Self Day! The idea is that for one day, you say yes to indulging yourself – eat the cake, buy the thing – Treat Yo Self! Mums in particular are really bad at self care. We are always putting the…

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Best Of The Web: 7 Spooky Halloween Printables and Activities

THIS IS HALLOWEEEEEEN. THIS IS HALLOWEEEEN. It's October which means I can officially start getting excited about Halloween! WOO! Check out my round up of cool Halloween printables and activities to get you into the spooky spirit.

It’s always been a tragedy to me that I reached adulthood just as Halloween started to really pick up in Australia. But that’s the great thing about having kids – you get to get back in touch with your inner child and do all the Halloween crafts and trick or treating your little heart desires. YAY!! And so because I love love love all things Halloween, I’ve scoured the internet to find the best…

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Book + Play: Pointy Pembleton

In this month's Book + Play, we are visiting the dog park with Pointy Pembleton - and taking along some yummy treats!

THE BOOK: Pointy Pembleton Visits The Dog Park What It’s About: Pointy Pembleton is a greyhound who’s just been rescued visiting his local dog park for the first time – but the other dogs think he’s a bit different and wierd and won’t play. Will Pointy ever find a friend? Why It’s Awesome: Well it’s about dogs for one. And $5 from every sale goes to help retired greyhounds find homes.  I’ve…

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September Love List: Our Life In Pictures

It's been such a lovely cruisy month - apart from birthday party stress at the end! What's making your September Love List?

First of all, I want to say thankyou for all of your kind words last month when I wrote about why I’ve been so quiet lately. The black dog has been asleep for a bit during September, and I’m so glad to be past my blocks and writing again, you have no idea!   September has been a lovely slow month, apart from someone turning three towards the end. It was just what I needed to recover and pull…

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Dear Bear: A Letter To My Three Year Old

Dear God how do I have a three year old already? Indulge me a little today as I talk about the things I want to remember about my kidlet at three

Hey Bear. First of all. Happy Birthday my darling chicken! Who would have thought these years would go so quick. I can hardly believe I’m writing a letter to a three year old! Oh Bear, you are three already! I can hardly believe it. Forgive me my little wander down memory lane as I remember how I used to be able to lie down with you on my chest. You can still do it, but you now pin me to the…

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August Love List: Our Life In Pictures

It's been a rough month friends which makes the love list even more important. What are you grateful for this month?

I write these posts every month as an exercise in gratitude and as we all know some months can be harder than others. I’m not going to lie – this month has been a struggle. The black dog has been chasing me around and it’s been hard to write, or think or do very much of anything. A month where the juggling balls of my busy life came crashing to the ground and I just found it hard to care. So I do…

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My Internet Piracy Dilemma or Please, Just Take My Money.....

My Internet Piracy Dilemma or Please, Just Take My Money…..

I’m having a bit of a moan this Monday. It may come as no surprise to you that I’m a fairly big media consumer. Being a pop culture addict, I like to watch, read and play as much of the latest stuff as soon as I can to avoid being spoiled. Unfortunately though, I live in Australia – home of geoblocking.   For the un-initiated, geoblocking is the process by which big media companies make sure…

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