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One word: Surrender

One word 2018 | Surrender

  You know, a couple of years ago if I'd have found myself writing a 'happy new year' post on 24 January, I would have felt oddly anxious. That's what happens when you allow conscientiousness to run rampant. I can see the documentary now: When Good Traits Go Bad. These days, it doesn't ...

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A year of living with intention

A year of living with intention

Happy new year! I know, I'm late. But surely we can start a new year any time we like? I actually think that each 'new year' really starts on 1 Feb, because January is just a month of pause for me. Do you find yourself in a lovely limbo in January ...

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2018 school calendar {free printable}

There's nothing quite like having a family calendar with all of the school holidays highlighted. Not to mention a clear indication of which school 'week' it is. Is it only me or does it seem completely ridiculous to others that schools talk about ...

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How to raise a lifelong learner

The best way to raise a lifelong learner

  One of our goals for our kids' education is to raise each to be a 'lifelong learner'. Little people who love learning who grow into big people who love learning. When you're a lifelong learner, you are striving, seeking and refining ...

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The reasons mums think they're a bad mum

Maybe this is the reason why you think you’re a bad mum

There are a lot of laughs to be had with the #badmum / #badmom hashtag. Being a 'bad mum' is a release of sorts. Here are the first four #badmum tweets that pop up when I did a search in Twitter: when you try and file the babies nails but end up ...

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Grace and kindness on social media

Grace and kindness on social media

We all know what a cesspool for the outraged social media can be. It's rife with people who take offense at every little thing. There are lots of theories about why, the anonymity of a screen being number one (although, hello, I just clicked through ...

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Splitting the family

Splitting the family up was a genius move

Last week we went camping for the whole week. It was me and the kids, only it turned out for most of the week it was just me and two kids: the girls. Max was sent home with his father on Sunday, returning on Thursday. He didn't want to go and ...

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13 year old home alone

What to do with older kids in the school holidays?

Have you noticed that once a kid turns 13, the school holiday entertainment tap switches abruptly off? Vacation care, day camps, even activity workshops seem to only cater for kids aged 5-12. After 12, presumably kids are free to roam the ...

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Get things done - How to structure your days when you don't like structure

3 ways I structure my days without feeling too structured

I don't do well when I'm untethered. Not for me the glorious freedom of no constraints or obligations; I operate best within boundaries. I think I might fly away without them. The past couple of weeks have been all about getting to know my 'new ...

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I hate socks - odd socks

I hate socks

At this point in my life, I loathe socks more than I ever thought humanly possible. They bring an extra little bit of misery to daily life. Here are all the ways that socks are plotting to bring mothers around the world down: 1. They are never ...

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SWOT analysis for parents - an easy exercise

This SWOT analysis for parents might be a game changer

I've been spending some time this week getting things set up for my new website and business. I'm supposed to be resting, but who can rest when there is so much to be done? I'm doing things quietly and purposefully and I don't feel rushed. For the ...

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Oat and Zucchini Cookies - with added choc chips

Oat and Zucchini Cookies (with Choc Chips for Luck)

Carrot and Quinoa Muffin Recipe - an easygoing recipe with a big nutrition punch

Carrot and quinoa muffins

Screen Freedom
Nature mandalas and art for kids - #screenfreedom

Nature mandalas and art for kids

Minute to win it - How to Play Cookie Face

Minute to Win It party games are the BEST

Heart to heart
How to raise a lifelong learner

The best way to raise a lifelong learner

Splitting the family

Splitting the family up was a genius move

Organise family life

2018 school calendar {free printable}

Get things done - How to structure your days when you don't like structure

3 ways I structure my days without feeling too structured

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