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Annette Spurr

My name’s Annette and on July 29th, 2010, after working in Media & Advertising for over 10 years, I finally landed my dream job – motherhood! Now I have 2 gorgeous boys, Tyson (born 29th July, 2010) & Jack (born 22nd February, 2012) and along with my husband, I run a boutique advertising agency called Blue Box Media. Now, I balance 3am feeds with 5pm deadlines. I make cold calls and packed lunches. And I do business while cleaning up ‘business’ – the ultimate multi-tasker. I don’t have it all together… au contraire! But what would be the fun in that, anyway? Amongst all the tears and tantrums (sometimes my own), the busyness and messiness, it’s a great honour and privilege to be a mum. These are some of my stories along my motherhood and faith journey and in particular, the delicate balancing act that it is to be a working mum.

A Mother’s Guide to Christmas Shopping

It’s started.

On Saturday, we made our way to our local shopping centre where we usually slide into a car park without too much trouble… only to find utter chaos. The car park crammed to overflowing and inside was much the same.

Declaring War on Allergies

Jack was 2 ½ years old when we finally did the ‘skin prick’ test and I wish we had done it much, much sooner. His back lit up like a Christmas tree. Peanuts, cashews, tree nuts, dogs, mould, weeds, pollen, dust mites… I was overwhelmed. He handled it so well. By now, his discomfort resistance levels are so high.

Hands Free Holiday

I nearly dropped the phone. I think my heart literally stopped beating for about two seconds. I paused, exhaled and tried to breathe in.

Are you a Helicopter Parent? A Lawnmower Parent? Or a Che Sera Parent?

Most of us evolve through these stages of parenting. From holding baby number 1 and wishing we could literally wrap them in cotton wool, to watching baby 2 and 3 enter toddlerhood and accepting that eating a little dirt is probably good for their digestive system… and their immunity… Right?

Your Weekly Dose of Parenting News

Here’s what’s happening in the world of parenting this week…

Some hope at last for Endometriosis sufferers.
What happens when boys and girls can no longer be called boys and girls? A school in Nebraska is finding out.
See how kids around the world start their day.
And a 10 year old boy who started a business 5 years ago to buy his mother a car.

Before You Can Date My Daughter…

Marcus Luttrell has made headlines around the world with his list of demands for anyone interested in dating his daughter. Did I mention she’s currently 2 years old?