Archive for March, 2008
Monday, March 31st, 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 ...
Posted in Menu Planning, Recipes | 10 Comments »
Saturday, March 29th, 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 ...
Posted in Monthly | 7 Comments »
Friday, March 28th, 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 ...
Posted in Child Development | 10 Comments »
Thursday, March 27th, 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 ...
Posted in Asides | 6 Comments »
Tuesday, March 25th, 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 ...
Posted in 10 Things, Child Development | 7 Comments »
Monday, March 24th, 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 ...
Posted in Menu Planning | 7 Comments »
Saturday, March 22nd, 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 as excited to receive it again ...
Posted in Asides | 7 Comments »
Friday, March 21st, 2008
I have written previously about how important I think it is for me to look after myself so I am then better equipped to look after my family. My well being is an important factor in the smooth running and general happiness of the home.
But can you measure well ...
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Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
I have created for my family a checklist of activities that we need to complete before leaving home on holidays. At the bottom of this post, you will find attached a word document version of the check list (without the descriptions of course!) that I stick on the ...
Posted in Planning | 5 Comments »
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
In my Planning for the Easter Holiday Car Trip post I detailed some of the activities that we pack for the children. We also make sure that we have a number of quality audio books to play along the way as well.
We have a rotation system in the ...
Posted in 10 Things, Children's Activities | 4 Comments »
