Grace Notes by Karen Comer is beautifully and tenderly written and I would have happily read the book in one session if I hadn’t had other tasks like feeding the family to …
How small improvements can provide motivation – monthly review
I am now two months into my goal this year of embracing life with curiosity and experimentation to gain greater connection. In some ways, this is a more abstract goal than other …
Tips for maintaining harmony in a large family
Thanks to all those who shared and commented on my post about feeding teenagers. I had a number of readers email me asking questions on how we make all five kids still …
Tips to help keep teenagers well fed
A very common question I get is how do you keep teenagers well fed? And I understand why this question is asked! With five kids now aged 24, 21, 19, 16 and …
The joy and benefits of play – monthly review
My goal this year is to embrace life with curiosity and experimentation to gain greater connection. One of the key habits I am endeavouring to establish is to undertake a monthly experiment …
How to help your kids set good habits for school
Helping your kids to set good habits for school can be a challenging task but it is one of the greatest gifts you can give your kids – and you! Habits are …
My goal for 2023
As 2022 comes to a close it is time to look forward to what I would like to focus on in 2023. I have shared my goal setting process many times on …
Resources to learn more about our First Nations Peoples
My goal for 2022 was to Cultivate routines to expand my knowledge and experiences and one of the habits I chose to support working towards my goal was to invest one hour a week …
32 books I read in 2022
My goal for 2022 was to Cultivate routines to expand my knowledge and experiences. I believe that there is so much to learn from both fiction and non-fiction books. As part of …
Annual review questions to ask
2022 still has a week or so to go but I find now is the perfect time to review the year that has been. Not much of note will happen over the …
Monthly review – the other side of disappointment
After two months of running late with my monthly reviews, I am actually early with my review for December! I needed to complete this review so I could then undertake my annual …
Melbourne based social enterprises for your last-minute Christmas shopping
Are you having a freak-out because you still have lots of Christmas shopping to do? If you live in Melbourne then these social enterprises can help you purchase the perfect gift. You …
Monthly review – embracing boredom
Late again! I had a big month in November with a new production run for Adapt Drinks and lots of orders, tastings and stockist outreach which kept me from writing up the …
20 Christmas gift ideas for kids (5 – 12 years old)
I love Christmas gift idea posts! I love scrolling through with a particular person in mind and sizing up if the gift ideas in the post work for them. And when it …
Christmas menu planning 2022
Have you started your Christmas menu planning for 2022 yet? I made a start this week as I scoured the internet for Christmas menu plans for this post! I love putting together …
Books for 15 – 18 year olds
Buying books for 15 – 18 year olds can be challenging. It is an age when they may not be spending much time reading so finding something that might entice them to …
Why books are an important gift – plus massive Puffin Book Christmas Giveaway
Books have always been part of our Christmas gift-giving tradition with our kids. I wanted our kids to grow up with a love of reading and while I know toys are part …
Monthly review – accepting defeat and moving on
A very late monthly review from me but while it is late, I never question the importance of doing the review. In October, as it has been for the last few months …