2020
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Hello October
Well it certainly has been a while, hasn’t it? I have literally had a terrible bout of writers block this year, and between homeschooling, decluttering, colds and flues, a friends wedding, a family member dying, a family catch up or two, Church, Social events, our women’s conference at Church, school workshops, Tafe, driving lessons with our eldest teen, and running the kids to all their ventures, I have finally found my way back to my trusty keyboard. I have missed you my friend. We have a few things to catch up on. I personally find it ironic, the more I try to live intentionally and simply, the more chaotic my…
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Winter Holidays 2019
The first week of the school holidays has flown by so quickly. It’s been quite a cold week, but we have been a little busy. Our youngest (8) wanted to try his hand at martial arts, so we found a spot for him at the Matt Fiddes class in Caloundra. He has just done a trial class so far, and has another one to go, but right now, he is smitten with the idea that he could possibly be the next ‘The Karate Kid’. Hubby watched the first movie with him last week, and he thoroughly enjoyed the antics of Mr Miyagi teaching the young Daniel Larusso the art of…
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74 Fun things to Do on the Holidays with No Money!
The holidays are coming! In a few short days, the school holidays will be upon on us. I literally can not wait! I’m one of those mums who love school holidays with her kids and want the holidays to linger for as long as possible. This term, for us, has been far bigger than the 10 weeks we have all just travelled. It stung, but here we are a couple of days away from the final day of term two. It would be nice to go away over the holidays, and it would be lovely to have a holiday where we could throw money at a number of fun and…
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19 for 2019
We are 19 days into 2019. Funnily enough, I thought it would be a great day to tell you my 19 for 2019 plan. Some of them are the same as last years list. Truthfully, I didn’t have a brilliant 2018, and I didn’t succeed at many of my goals on the list. I touched on a few, but it really was a pathetic effort on my part. I let a situation that hurt me, taint last year, and while I can’t do anything about that situation, there was something healing about leaving the last year at the door of this brand new year. There were great moments, decisions and…
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Hello 2019
There is something quite special about this time of year. Yes it is hot, but the days are long, Christmas and new year celebrations bring family and friends together, and the feeling of being on school holidays makes my heart smile from the inside out. I am in no rush to get back into the grind of term life. Holidays fit me very well – I think they look good on me!! I love the long end of year holidays where we can linger and enjoy the Sunshine Coast for what it is I know I will sound cheeky when I say this, but living on the Sunshine Coast is…
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Reporting, Homeschooling and Holidays
This week is the week of the semester that I look forward to the least. Reporting week! Our teacher came on Tuesday to do reporting with us. I like our teacher, but I really don’t like the reporting process. I wanted to feel ready, and in control, but this time, I did not. We have worked hard this semester, but it’s also been a very full on few months. I feel that the best picture I can give you is of me, pushing two very large elephants up a very long and rocky steep ascented hill. A hill where I have tripped and dropped said elephants, and…
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Easter Holidays 2018
On Thursday, tomorrow, the first school term of the year will be finished, and the holidays will start. YAY! If you know me, you will know that I love the school holidays. I’m a homeschooling mum so it does make sense that I love the school holidays, but, if you have known me for some time, you will know that I have always been one of those mums who loves school holidays! I like to find that nice balance between lots of activities, getting a few things done at home, and relaxing. It’s not always easy to find that balance, but its always good to write a few ideas down…
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International Women’s Day 2018
What a time in history we live. We really do have so much to be thankful for. The first week of March is International Womens Day! I know I am a little late in posting this, but I really didn’t want to leave it! Hope you enjoyed celebrating women! There are many women over the course of history who have done some amazing things to make our lives easy and better. I am not a feminist or a fanatical women’s libber, but I do love to hear stories about women who are doing well and contributing to society, whether it be in business, science, medicine, law, ministry, motherhood etc.…
