I am so pleased to be writing this blog for you this week! The new home management program worked for my family and I hope there will be principals that you can apply to your own circumstances. The benefits are that on a cold Saturday afternoon I feel able to sit, enjoy a cuppa and write this, safe …
Hi there everyone, I am about to get back into the weekly routine after having had two weeks at home with my children. What a blessing! (although a busy time nonetheless!) I involved the children in planning some of the household chores, and we have a had a revolution in our home! If you are a …
Travelling with children – tips to help you plan your holidays (Part 2) So last week we talked about packing and eating when travelling, but what to do for long periods of sitting and waiting? Of course the obvious answer these days is to use the iPhone and iPad or a DVD player. They have been …
Travelling with children – tips to help you plan your holidays In the past ten years we have been able to travel extensively within Australia and more recently, overseas. Deciding to take a trip usually comes down to affordability and timing, so there is often a moment after the, ‘Yes’ that we both think, ‘What have we …
Your true beauty comes from the inside, not from your external appearance Beauty – a word that conjures up a cringe or a sigh! It is such a complex and expensive topic, heavily influenced by the media and society in general. It is portrayed as the be all and end all and your thoughts on …
Ever had a moment when your kids just can’t stop giggling? Welcome back to another busy week! I hope you are enjoying reading about my ideas and I trust that they are encouraging to you.
Dear Diary Last night I slept for six hours solid and I feel worse than yesterday evening when I slept for 2 hours here, 3 hours there, 2o mins here! zzzzzzz
Picture Books – A great way to enjoy and encourage reading! One of our favourite picture books is Where is the Green Sheep? written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Judy Horacek. Another favourite is Wombat Divine, also written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Kerry Argent. Yet another popular choice in our house is The …
Sit, stare, and enjoy your children! Has anyone else ever spent hours just sitting and watching your baby? It is such precious time and is so enjoyable. I thought when my children were babies it would be my only chance to do that, but I spend a lot of time sitting, staring and listening to my …
Learning patience in the midst of turmoil! I asked God a specific question when I was to become a mother. I asked God to give me patience. One thing I have learned from this question was that He didn’t just give it to me, He allowed me to learn it! I have certainly learned to look …
