Though it is commonly known that the Melbourne Cup is also a fashion event, what with the beautiful dresses and the large extravagant hats, where did this tradition within the famous event of the Cup come from?
The first Fashion on the Field competition was held in 1962 to encourage females back to the racecourse. So [...]
When the Melbourne Cups started, Melbourne was just over 120 years old, people from all over Australia were flocking to Victoria in the Gold Rush, and immigration to Melbourne was becoming the popular thing to do. Ever since 1861 the Melbourne Cup has been an annual even in Australia. Though originally starting on a Thursday the [...]
Aunts and Uncles step right up, it’s finally YOUR day.
The 28th of September is Australia’s first Aunts and Uncles day to acknowledge the part that some aunts and uncles play in the lives of young people.
Now is the time to remember the times where you had a fun time with your aunt and uncle and [...]
September 13th is Roald Dahl Day across the globe. With his birthday on September 13th it’s a great time to remember the joy that he put into your heart as a child and the watch they joy in your children these days.
As one of the worlds best selling children’s authors, it’s fantastic to recognise and [...]
If you are giving thanks today or receiving or both, we hope that you have a fantastic Father’s Day that displays the love and appreciation usually taken for granted. Father’s Day is a day that shows us how precious parenting is to our lives and how little we actually thank the most important part of [...]
Showing Dad that you care isn’t always about buying him that huge plasma T.V that he’s always wanted. Sometimes the effort put into simply making him a nice breakfast is more touching and remembered.
Though it is traditional to cook for your dad on Fathers Day, I feel that this spirit is starting to dwindle [...]
With mothers more commonly seen as the nurturer and carer, fathers are sometimes forgotten and unappreciated. With Father’s Day being celebrated on the first Sunday of September, it’s a good time to start to think about how much he has helped you over the years and to consider how you can show your appreciation and [...]
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Whether this is your first Mothers Day or your 60th, we hope you have a wonderful day and understand how precious and valauable you are for the life you started and nurtured.
Motherhood (parenting) is not always a well-thanked job, but it is one of the most important in the world. Congratulations and thank you.
For most of us, Mum is just there and not always appreciated for it – we assume she will always be there. And we often forget the number of nappies she changed, meals she cooked, clothes she washed, school lunches she made and school concerts/plays she endured for us – not to mention the squabbles [...]