Right now my family is going through a time of crisis. A hospital centred crisis. Which is why I haven’t blogged for so long. My Dad Joe has been pretty sick and we had to take him to hospital. On that day my husband and I were at the beach and I got some texts… Continue reading Surviving in times of crisis.
Running a home is a real job.
Today I have been doing normal stuff. Cleaning and tidying @ home sweet home. There is a lot to do. Sometimes I feel pretty overwhelmed. It is way harder than all that doll house play as a kid,. However I do like taking care of my home. Today I have washed the cushion covers off… Continue reading Running a home is a real job.
Why I love to declutter in January.
On the first day of every year I wake up with a big urge to de-clutter. I want to go through every cupboard and shelf. I don’t want to take any stuff we don’t use into the new year. It’s a great time to assess, chuck some stuff, and tidy. Like a fresh start. I… Continue reading Why I love to declutter in January.
Christmas can be simple and sweet!
Christmas can be sweet and relaxing. Or it can be tiring and costly. It depends on how you do it and your approach. How is your Christmas feeling so far? If you would like to simplify Christmas a little here are some good ideas! Just for you. Today. Don’t aim for perfect. Seriously, no one… Continue reading Christmas can be simple and sweet!
Simplify life by being REAL.
Being REAL is a free-ing thing! Even if you think you’ll stand out like a black sheep I promise you that just being yourself is more relaxing than trying to be something you are not. You can let the weight of ‘shoulds’ fall off your shoulders. Then skip like a child. Just be happy to be… Continue reading Simplify life by being REAL.
Doing nothing today!
What if you were to go on strike and do nothing for a whole day. I mean absolutely nothing! I had a day like this today. I’m not sick but I am tired. Like really tired. It has been extremely hot all week, day after day of draining 40 degrees heat. It’s also the end… Continue reading Doing nothing today!
How to have more sweet times with your children. Part 2.
Sweet times with our children are so precious. The good news is we don’t need lots of time or money to make them happen. We just need a little dose of intentionality. And a schedule that isn’t too rushed. What is interesting is that children don’t value things the same way we do. The simplest… Continue reading How to have more sweet times with your children. Part 2.
Healthy eating series : make your own almond milk and oat milk!
If you are dairy intolerant or just prefer plant based milks you should test out making your own! It’s so easy and only takes a few minutes! It is also fresh, and you can control the ingredients. Here are recipes for making your own almond milk and oat milk.
How to have more sweet times with your children.
Here is a secret to enjoying children: parenting in a slowed down life is 10 times more fun than parenting rushed.
An Adult Gap Year could be just what you need. Part 2.
As we pass through the decades of life we can be surprised at how many hard times there are. In hard times the best thing to do is surround ourselves with friends and press through. Hard times do force us to become stronger people and they refine our character. They have an important purpose as they make… Continue reading An Adult Gap Year could be just what you need. Part 2.
