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Monday: Newsy Snacks For Busy People

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August 13, 2012
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Parenting: A new report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics has found that women want to work less hours so they can spend more time with their kids, while men want more time off so that they can socialise. Really? Ugh. Find out more here. I know a LOT of men who are eager to spend any spare moments they have with their children, but perhaps the ‘majority’ of fellas have not caught up yet. I think it’s only  a matter of time, as shared parenting becomes the norm and the importance of fathers is even FURTHER championed.

Big Brother: The newest incarnation of the Australian Big Brother starts tonight. In a survey of JustB’s Facebook page fans, 2 out of 3 people would rather eat steel wool than watch.  OMG.  Still. I will be watching. I am a sucker for that stuff, and one of my favourite Australian media personalities, Chrissie Swan got her big break on BB, so for that I am eternally grateful and loyal to the show.  More (mostly an interview with Sonia Kruger, actually!) here.

Beastie Boys: If you know me, you’ll know that I love the Beastie Boys. I named my blog, shop and cat after one of them, even. I was totally stoked to read this piece about the late Beastie, Adam Yauch, who specified in his will that no Beastie Boys song could be used in any ad or jingle, no matter what. Yay.  Not everyone’s for sale. How rad!

Pinterest Pin Of The Day : Click To Repin!

Also:
Do you fancy Sophie’s Bloody Mary?!
Becks, Posh and kids at the closing ceremony rehearsals.
I made a playlist!
Gwen Stefani with a pink parasol.
I love this paint by numbers project at Poppytalk!
Katy Perry in a playsuit. I really love her.
Apartment Therapy shows us the world’s best DISH DRAINERS! Omg!
Helena Bonham Carter to star in the new version of Great Expectations. PERFECT!
Here’s ELEVEN great gratins to bake. Um. Yum.
This beautiful, crafty book looks amazing.
Your guide to the 27 most commonly misused words. Handy!

Here’s our Clip Of The Day:

  • Mandy

    HBC is so beautiful!
    Who would think dish drainers were so cool!
    I love that article about the misused words. I even learnt something – but will I remember it! I always avoid “literally” – it confuses me! People use it way too often!
    Brussell sprout gratin is great! We eat that a lot at the moment!
    & boy I must be really bored this morning! lol
    Happy Monday!

    • http://www.justbaustralia.com.au/ Pip @ JustB

      You are the best. I thought everyone was GLUED to the Olympics, so it’s nice to have some company here! x

      • Mandy

        Oh & I forgot to add, Yay about Chrissie Swan. The one thing I really remember about her from BB is when she said she wanted something to do & really wanted to do some cross-stitch. The guy she was with said “you really must be bored”! lol

        don’t know yet about watching BB but will probably get drawn in despite my best shot at avoiding it!

        • http://www.justbaustralia.com.au/ Pip @ JustB

          I love her A LOT! She’s such a smart, funny, nice lady! :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=746293162 Reannon Hope Bowen

    I am one of those mums who want to work less to be with their kids but I also have a hubby who would love more time with our fam too….did they ask ” men” or ” dads” that question?

    I’m with you on the BB front. I’ll watch it because my boys want to watch it. One is too young to even remember the original!! I’m not expecting much from it but I’ll watch because Isaac is ADDICTED to reality tv & likes to have someone to talk to about it all.
    Happy Monday Pip! xx

    • http://www.justbaustralia.com.au/ Pip @ JustB

      Hah! I think I’d get on really well with Isaac! I love seeing how people BEHAVE! Happy Monday to you, sweets! x