A Letter To My Boys Returning To School After Remote Learning

To my amazing boys, It’s hard to believe the craziness of 2020 and that you have spent the last 8 weeks, or perhaps a tad more, learning remotely from home. We have been through the whole gamut of emotions; had every technical problem known to humankind; tried every type of routine; and all probably saidContinueContinue reading “A Letter To My Boys Returning To School After Remote Learning”

Taking Stock: May

Last year I did a blogging course, Blog With Pip and she got me onto this Taking Stock business.  Click this link to check out her beautiful and inspiring blog: PIP-LIFE TAKING STOCK   I haven’t taken stock for a while, so here is where I am at in May, 2018.  Just warning you, it isContinueContinue reading “Taking Stock: May”

The Writer’s Corner: Kat Damen

A few weeks ago I finally finished writing my first novel and despite it only being the first blah draft, I’m pretty stoked and have already started editing enthusiastically.  By the time I am ready to unleash my book on the world I would like to immerse myself even more in the writing community soContinueContinue reading “The Writer’s Corner: Kat Damen”

The Daring Greatly Big-Hearted Choir

On November the fourth I was lucky enough to take part in a day of song and inspiration.  Clare Bowditch and Big Hearted Business run an annual Sing-Song Showtime day for anyone who loves singing, and to reinforce that they can indeed sing (whether they have been told they are good at it or not). ContinueContinue reading “The Daring Greatly Big-Hearted Choir”

A Series Of Fortunate Events

I’m a huge believer in fate, although I do think sometimes we need to give ourselves a little push.  There’s been many times in my life where I have found myself jumping out of my comfort zone – and I really love my comfort zone! – and wondering why I did it.   Some examplesContinueContinue reading “A Series Of Fortunate Events”

The Write Stuff: Six Ways To Keep At It

I haven’t been blogging as much lately, (but who am I kidding, it is unfortunately usually one of the last things on my to do list).  Instead, I have been spending my time writing other things.  In June I attended a Writing Memoir workshop and since then, more opportunities have been popping up for meContinueContinue reading “The Write Stuff: Six Ways To Keep At It”

25 Ways To Use Up Leftovers or Food About To Expire

My dad always says ‘waste not want not’ and to this day I cringe if food is thrown into the bin.  Before you throw it out to the birds or into the compost, here are some ways to use up the leftover food in the fridge for that reason you actually bought it for -ContinueContinue reading “25 Ways To Use Up Leftovers or Food About To Expire”

‘What’s For Dinner?’: 70 ideas

I have already blogged about my love to meal plan (here) but I may have failed to mention that I do not love choosing the specific meals for the week, as I’m sure many others can sympathise with.  ‘What’s for dinner?’, is the age old question that has a whole lot of expectation surrounding it,ContinueContinue reading “‘What’s For Dinner?’: 70 ideas”