Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and we all want to spoil our Mum as a way to thank her for everything she has done for us over the years. But …
10 things my 40 year old self would tell my 30 year old self
Today’s post answers a reader question. You can read previous answers to readers’ questions here. What would 40-something you say to 30-something you? I really love this question. Life is full of …
From chore to a choice
I wrote this in a newsletter last year and thought it would be good to have it here permanently on the blog too! *********** This year I have read and listened to …
5 tips for finding time with the kids amongst the Christmas chaos
I find at this time of year, the calendar is pretty full with end of school functions, end of school presentations, Christmas get togethers and additional errands getting ready for Christmas. It …
A typical day of a mum who is married to a Park Ranger – Andrea
This post is part of a series called “How do you do it?” I asked readers to share how they manage a typical day in their family life. Of course we all know …
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: …
Monthly review – lessons from the kids
I have learnt so much this year through through the decision to have a single focus goal and through the choice of my goal, particularly on being present. It is so easy …
A typical day of a full-time work-from-home mum of 3 – Maxabella
This post is part of a series called “How do you do it?” I asked readers to share how they manage a typical day in their family life. Of course we all know …
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 …
Getting ready for year 7
Next year I will have more kids in secondary school than I do in primary school. This blows my mind (and makes me feel old!). Yesterday I saw a mum with a …
How food can make you a more calm, happy and energetic mum
I love this post from Jessica of Energetic Mama. Since working more on my nutrition I have learnt the food I eat has a huge impact on my ability to help me achieve …
Managing weekend sport
Winter sports seasons is drawing to a close for us. Winter is the season where the kids have the most number of activities across the weekend and both myself and my husband also …
A typical day of a stay at home mum of 3 – Anna
This post is part of a series called “How do you do it?” I asked readers to share how they manage a typical day in their family life. Of course we all know …
A typical day of a stay at home mum of 5 – Ellen
This post is part of a series called “How do you do it?” I asked readers to share how they manage a typical day in their family life. Of course we all know …
A typical day of a full time working mum of 4 – Alicia
This post is part of a series called “How do you do it?” I asked readers to share how they manage a typical day in their family life. Of course we all know …
A typical day of a full time working single mum – Jen
This post is part of a series called “How do you do it?” I asked readers to share how they manage a typical day in their family life. Of course we all know …
A typical day of a mum of a child with special needs – Gayle
This post is part of a series called “How do you do it?” I asked readers to share how they manage a typical day in their family life. Of course we all know …
A typical day of a part time working mum – Jacquie
This post is part of a series called “How do you do it?” I asked readers to share how they manage a typical day in their family life. Of course we all know …