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 on your profile – how was dinner at the RSL…
Avoiding drama (aka wiping off the ugly)
I am a simple person with a simple outlook on life and unless I’m watching it on stage or screen, I absolutely despise drama. If I feel so much as a solitary goosebump of drama, I will get away as fast as possible. Well, best not to run, but I’ll do that walk-run thing you do when you…
We can STOP the mum shaming
There’s not a single element of parenting that isn’t a target for mum shaming and it doesn’t matter what you do: they will find you and they will hate you. Birthing – how you gave birth, where you gave birth, if you gave birth. Breastfeeding – whether you do it, how long you do it for, where you…
Why I never fight with my husband
Last week, the hubs and I turned 20. Well, we met 20 years ago and the 21 June has always been the date that’s counted for us. Our wedding anniversary on 3 March (14 years this year), is just an excuse for a nice dinner out. So, 20 years, huh? That’s a long time in…
Plugging the gaps with biscuits (aka we just gotta have a plan)
Max walked home from school yesterday, not Macca. He sauntered in brimming with news of his day, but first he said, “I’m sorry about this morning, Mum” and we had a big, warm cuddle. “We have to talk about that later,” I said. “But first, I made you your favourite gingerbread biscuits.” On Mondays, it’s…
10 things to say to your partner every day
There’s no doubt that it takes a lot of work to make a strong relationship. But with enough heavy lifting – and heavy talking – things seem to fall into place. It’s so critical – a healthy relationship raises a healthy family. And brings oodles and oodles of joy. I think telling your partner you love…
Weekend rewind | Chips down, bombs away
I think just about everyone in town is aware that I’ve had a shit week. That said, I’m up to mortaring the boundaries and I’m feeling a lot, A LOT, better. And so it goes. So, apart from losing my mind, we also celebrated Max’s 11th birthday this week. To be honest, I think knowing…
Teach me | How to be more charitable
The ‘teach me’ series is all about learning how to do things I can’t from clever clog wearers who can. I’m learning so much as we go and I hope you are too! Today we welcome Lisa Humphries from the beautiful blog, The Art of Joy. Lisa is such an inspirational, motivational presence in blog land. She…
Weekend Rewind | Sail nice!
I had a really crappy thing happen to me on Wednesday and it knocked the wind right out of me. You know when you’re sailing along with the sunshine warming your back, the shoreline getting hazier behind you and life stretching out in front across an ocean of possibility and then OOOMPH. You get hit from behind and down you go,…
Kindness is strong
There are so many good emotions that our society deems ‘lesser’. Good, wheel-greasing, social qualities that make the world a better place. Being ‘kind’, ‘nice’, ‘cheerful’ and ‘nurturing’ are rare characteristics to find on someone’s CV. Instead we are ‘competitive’, ‘energetic’, ‘constructive’ and ‘proactive’. All very important stuff, I’m sure, but why aren’t words like…