I Want To Exercise

Really I do.

But it seems Bradley has other ideas for our new treadmill.

My Creative (Messy) Space

It's been a while since I've played along with Kirsty's My Creative Space.

Truth be told it's been a while since I've done much blogging at all.

It seems that while I've been very busy creating, I haven't been feeling that creative.

So this morning, while Paul was out and about, Bradley and I had some one-on-one time together.

It was his choice of activities, and he wanted to paint.

Admittedly (and ashamedly), my first thought was "oh no, this is going to be messy".

And it was.

But you know, I think it was just about the most fun I've had in a long time.

Seems like a bit of messy, chaotic, toddler art was just the thing I needed to re-inspire me and get me in the creative mood again.

Don't you love his colourful hippopotamuses (or should that be hippopotamusi?).

Gooey, sticky, icky, squishy hand prints!

Under The Wing

In talking to our customers, we have become aware just how many families are out there, who are doing an amazing job through tough times.


In view of this, we set up our 'Under The Wing' Program, where people have been invited to nominate families who might appreciate a small gesture to brighten up their day.


This isn't about solving the problems of the world - we are all too aware that anything we could do is just one small step.  But we do hope it goes a little way towards spreading some joy.


This is our way - as a business, as fellow parents, as part of a community - of putting a little back.


The first stage of the program has just been completed, with these little gifts being sent out to two families whose stories touched our hearts in ways we couldn't even begin to explain.  

If you know of a child or family who has been going through a bit of a difficult time, and you would like to nominate them for the next round, please email the details to underthewing@moederkip.com.au.  More details are here on our website.


We look forward to hearing from you.

Story Time Magic

Sitting around the campfire, enthralled by the magic of words brought to life by a master story teller.  

Cuddled up on a comfy chair, talking about your day. 

Stories are everywhere in our culture.  Going to the movies, or the theatre. Watching TV or listening to the radio. Reading the papers, or magazines, or books. Surfing the internet. Having coffee, or a drink with friends. Filling in time while sitting on a bus.  

It can take the form of a song, or a picture.  Words on a page, or on a screen.  A solemn lecture, a whispered declaration of love.


The desire to tell stories, and to hear stories, is a fundamental part of being human.  It's what connects us as people, it's how we share our values, our philosophies, our experiences.  It's how we learn.

And it’s particularly important that stories are passed on between generations, and cultures.  Hearing about somebody's experiences from a different time or place joins you with them.  We need more of this - because surely when you have a shared history, it’s so much harder to hate.  

What's your story?

Bradley's Life Lesson Number 7

Snuggling in bed with a morning cuppa is one of life's true pleasures.