This post is sponsored by UBank. Two years ago we started making preparations to sell our house. As you would know we have five kids (four boys and one girl). Our home …
Did it really matter?
I recently received this question from a long time reader, Judy: What seemed important when your children were toddlers and preschoolers that you now realise didn’t matter? And what are the things …
2016 – creating space
Happy New Year! I hope 2016 has started of with love, happiness and contentment for you and your families. In this post I will share with you my goal for 2016, why …
Feedback from the kids
This year as I mentioned each month my goal has been to be a planned, patient and present mother to our five beautiful kids. I will detail more how I feel I …
The possibility of change
In last week’s newsletter I wrote about how I love lists, but no longer let them rule my life. I receive a lovely short email from reader Alice in response which said: …
We know what we should do, so why don’t we do it?
This was originally sent out in my weekly newsletter, but is being republished here to make it easier for readers to relocate it. *********** I know I should eat lots of green …
The upside of stress
This time last month, I was experiencing the amazing 99u conference in New York City. I have been reading the 99u blog for many years now and it was a dream come to …
Monthly review – practising gratitude
To help me achieve my goal for 2015, I listed the following as a strategy: Practice gratitude daily – I want to work on improving my overall attitude as this affects how …
Monthly review – tips for being a patient parent
So we are now two months into 2015 and I am still loving having the one goal, a single focus for me. As there is only one thing to think of, I …
Why am I always rushing?
I’m planned, well organised, know what I want to achieve – but why do I often feel like I am rushing? Rushing to make it to pick up one of the kids from …
Changing my plate – wrap up message from Katie180
This is the final post in the Change my plate series and it is written by the wonderful Katie Rainbird. Katie Rainbird (AKA Katie180) is a Sydney-based Nutritionist who is just as likely …
Changing my plate – reducing additives, preservatives and flavourings
This post is part of a regular series focusing on making small changes to improve our health. I shared my journey with changing my diet and moving to a clean eating approach …
Changing my plate – increased energy, reduced weight
This post is part of a regular series focusing on making small changes to improve our health. I shared my journey with changing my diet and moving to a clean eating approach …
Changing my plate – energy for 3 kids under 5
This post is part of a regular series focusing on making small changes to improve our health. I shared my journey with changing my diet and moving to a clean eating approach …
Changing my plate – replacing processed with homemade
This post is part of a regular series focusing on making small changes to improve our health. I shared my journey with changing my diet and moving to a clean eating approach …
Changing my plate – reduce snacking
This post is part of a regular series focusing on making small changes to improve our health. I shared my journey with changing my diet and moving to a clean eating approach …
Changing my plate – increase protein and breast milk supply
This post is part of a regular series focusing on making small changes to improve our health. I shared my journey with changing my diet and moving to a clean eating approach …
Changing my plate – reduce inflammation and blood pressure
This post is part of a regular series focusing on making small changes to improve our health. I shared my journey with changing my diet and moving to a clean eating approach …