Mum's gone 2 Aus

We can’t believe it’s time for the Mum’s gone 2 Aus annual reminder of international Christmas postage costs and cut-off dates. It’s also hard to believe that it’s the third time we’ve been typing this type of article for the blog…we’re not so new down under, but we still need a gentle reminder to get the mail to the post office on time.

Sending international parcels – allow 10 days for airmail

As a general rule we allow 10 days … Read more

I’m sure our readers have noticed the fairly recent trend of adding “super” to any adjective in order to give emphasis.

Yesterday, at chateau Mum’s gone 2 Aus, we were watching one of Australia’s best loved TV shows; Better Homes and Gardens. Nearly every description given by the presenters included the word super; the grass was “super easy” to lay, children would have “super fun” with their craft ideas, and summer desert recipes were “super quick” to make.… Read more

Continuing our series on Australian relocation: State capital city links and websites, today we’re sharing the love for online resources that help families who are relocating to Perth, the state capital city of Western Australia.

Perth has always been a popular location for relocating Brits – known to be Australia’s sunniest city, the contrast with the UK climate is stark. Being a relatively short flight from South Africa it’s also a popular destination for South African immigrants.

Here is … Read more

We’re officially in Daylight Saving mode down under and Mum was reminded, at 6am this morning, that Aussies are early risers.

Daylight Saving began in New South Wales on 7 October 2012, and clocks were put forward one hour; which means it gets light earlier. If you’ve got children that are prone to waking up early you’ll know that dawn now breaks around 05:30am – the joy!

If it wasn’t for the work commitment Mum wouldn’t be up at 6am, … Read more

Previously in our Photo Friday series we published a “Guess the object” article and asked readers to identify an object that you typically find in surf shops around Australia.

In today’s Photo Friday we are asking you to name the brand – we reckon many mums (and possibly dads) reading the blog will have seen this label on someone recently, or own clothing from this brand themselves.

Over the past six months Mum has noticed this logo gradually … Read more

When I started blogging I read books providing tips for new bloggers. One of the tips I read said that bloggers should avoid “ranting”. The author said that it’s fine to discuss challenges you are facing but if a blog turns into a constant rant about poor service, or the difficult times an individual is having, readers will switch off.

Avoiding the odd rant has been something I have tried to stick to on this blog. Mum’s gone 2 Aus… Read more

Over the past few months Family Mum’s gone 2 Aus has been adjusting to, and enjoying, a new routine. In Mum’s gone…back to work in Sydney we shared Mum’s job search experience, and tips for other mums returning to the work force after having a break to take care of the children.

Like any significant change or life event, returning to work can be very daunting, especially in a new country; but I’m proof that things work out and family … Read more