Stay At Home Mum News Updates

Black Friday fever has hit Australia, and with it comes a flurry of discounts on everything imaginable. But sifting through endless sales can be overwhelming, especially for busy families. Here we’re spotlighting eight Black Friday deals that you can truly use this week – practical offers that add real value… Read more »

Teaching is one of the toughest and most important jobs on the planet. Teachers pour their hearts into helping our kids learn and become better humans. They’re part educator, part therapist, part snack-monitor and part hero who somehow remembers every child’s preferred pencil thickness. Meanwhile, the rest of us are… Read more »

November is the month where everything starts to speed up. Before you know it, Christmas will be here, and you’ll be knee-deep in wrapping paper, tangled fairy lights, and half-eaten candy canes. But getting organised early means December can actually feel joyful instead of stressful. Last year, I noticed that… Read more »

The biggest sale of the year is nearly here — in Australia, Black Friday falls on Friday 28 November 2025, with many retailers kicking off deals well before then. The Black Friday sale stands as one of the grandest events on the shopping calendar, presenting an excellent opportunity to snag… Read more »

Your grandma is by the window today. She’s telling the story about leaving home with just fifty dollars. You’ve heard it before, but you wish you could remember it all. You wish your kids could hear it exactly as she tells it. Sadly you’re not recording. Oral history interviews capture… Read more »

A creamy, no-bake cheesecake slice layered between golden Lattice biscuits - a nostalgic Australian classic that’s rich, tangy, and perfectly sweet. The post Lattice Cheesecake Slice – Aussie Classic first appeared on Stay at Home Mum. Read more »

Spring is the season of transformation, and SHEIN’s Home Makeover Challenge is inspiring Australians everywhere to embrace change. From small refreshes to full restyles, this campaign celebrates creativity, individuality, and the joy of turning a house into a home. SHEIN’s community of creators has been busy giving their spaces a… Read more »

There’s a moment in every mum’s life, usually around 6:45 pm when the dinner’s half-burnt and someone’s crying over mismatched socks when you stop and think, “There’s got to be an easier way to do this.” Between the morning chaos, school runs, and late-night lunchbox prep, it can feel like there’s… Read more »

Halloween is just around the corner and everyone’s gearing up with ideas and costumes. If you’re looking for something that’s both creepy and delicious, look no further than this Slime of Doom Halloween Punch. Made with lime soft drinks, ice cream, green food colouring, and lime jelly, this punch is… Read more »

We’ve all heard of traditional toffee apples which are a hit at fairs and fetes, but what about Caramel Candy Apples? They are something just a little bit more gourmet! We used Wether’s Originals as the caramels in this recipe – but if you can find any hard caramel lollies… Read more »