From the monthly archives:

March 2008

Menu Plan Monday – Autumn Is Here

March 31, 2008

Cold and rainy weather has hit Melbourne, so I thought I would throw in a a salad with one of our meals, while we can still get the last remains of the summer seasonal foods.
With the exception of that meal when it came to plan for this week, it was generally of the more [...]

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March – Posts Of The Month

March 29, 2008

Time again to list some posts that were highlights for me as I have travelled around the blogosphere during the month.
From the heart:
My parents, my heroes – A beautifully written post, which should make anyone appreciate their parents while they still have the chance to do so.
Mommy Cliques: A Ninja Survival Guide – [...]

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Change Your Words.

March 28, 2008

I came across the following tip in a newsletter that I subscribe to. The newsletter is written by Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller and you can find a copy of it here.
Teacher Talk Tip
Change your words and you change your thoughts and perceptions. Change your thoughts and perceptions and you change your beliefs. [...]

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In Memory Of Rach

March 27, 2008

We made it back safely last night from our holiday. However not everyone we camped with over Easter did.
To my dear friend “Tayls” who is now mourning the death of her sister, my heart aches for you. This poem is for you in memory of your beautiful, funny and intelligent sister.
Remember
by Christina Rosetti [...]

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10 Things I Want My Kids To Know Now….

March 25, 2008

Sometimes as a parent we have knowledge that we take for granted. Simple things that we have learnt on our life journey that help give us the directions and cues on how to navigate modern life. As the parent, there are certain things that I would like my children to know [...]

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Menu Plan Monday – Easy To Cook Family Food

March 24, 2008

We are at my sisters for most of this week on holidays in sunny Mildura! My other sister and her son from Melbourne are also visiting and my parents will be around for most meals, so we have chosen very easy meals that can be cooked in bulk and that the kids [...]

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Blog Bling

March 22, 2008

In early February I remember I received my first blog bling(award) from a fantastic blogger CelloBella. I have to admit to be being so very excited about receiving the Excellent blog award from someone who I respected as a blogger. This week I was just asÂ excited to receive it again from a very well travelled [...]