Sandy Gillman
Bio
I’m a mum to a toddler, just trying to get through the day. I like to write about the ups and downs of parenting. I’m not afraid to tell it like it is. I hope you’ll find something here to laugh, relate to, and maybe even learn from.
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The Book That Sang Its Way into Our Hearts. Top Story - June 2025.
It’s called Car, Car, Truck Jeep, but I call it our special book, mainly because it’s one of the few paperback children’s books we own. The rest of our books are board books because my son is still at the “ripping and chewing” phase of his reading life. Why didn’t I buy it in board book form? Because the paper version was half the price, and I like to be thrifty.
By Sandy Gillman7 months ago in BookClub
Introducing the Thought Transcribe Tool™
Have you ever noticed you write your best work in your head before you fall asleep? Do you lie awake in bed for ages, writing full, award-winning stories in your mind, only to find you’ve forgotten almost everything when you wake up?
By Sandy Gillman7 months ago in Humor
When Comedy Fails
I tried to be funny over the weekend. I thought I’d come up with some comedic gold and couldn’t wait to share it with the world. After some thought, I carefully crafted my post, hit publish… and almost immediately fell flat on my face as several well-meaning people replied with advice and cures for my ailment.
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Humor
How to Start a Quote Page Side Hustle (From Scratch)
In my last side hustle article, I decided against becoming a professional dog poop collector (I will have to use the poop mobile for something else.) Instead, I’ve been focusing on creating digital products to sell on Etsy. My main goal is to earn extra money to fund my iced latte habit, and maybe even splash out on a caramel shot every now and then.
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Lifehack
Should I Try This Surprisingly Profitable Side Hustle?. Top Story - May 2025.
Last night on my side hustle quest, I came across an article, “Six Realistic Side Hustles.” I skimmed through the options. I’ve read so many of these articles now and they’re all the same. Then I came across option number four: “Dog Poop Pickup: The Surprisingly Profitable Side Hustle.” I love that this wasn’t even at the end as an afterthought, it was smack bang in the middle of the article! That makes it a serious side hustle option.
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Humor
What I’d Tell My Younger Self
This is my entry into Rick Henry Christopher’s Unofficial Challenge: The Self-Appreciation Challenge. Back in 1996, an awkward teenage Sandy was hanging out with her so-called friends at school. One friend was talking about the house party they were throwing over the weekend. This was the first Sandy had heard about it, but the friend said everyone present was invited. How exciting, her first house party invite!
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Humans
Tips for Travelling with a Toddler: What Actually Helped on Our Family Trip to Busselton
After weeks of sickness and feeling run-down, my husband asked what he could do to cheer everyone up. My response? “I just want to go away for a short trip so I don’t have to cook or do laundry for a few days.” Little did I know, you can’t escape the never-ending laundry pile!
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Families
Real-Life Toddler Survival Tips for Tired Parents
My toddler is currently in the stage where he needs someone to watch him play at all times, and honestly, I wouldn’t want to leave him alone for too long anyway. If I try to take a moment to put on a load of washing or prepare food, he wants to be a part of the action. And I don’t even think about trying to go to the toilet alone.
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Families
