This year is our family’s first time celebrating Book Week here in Australia. Along with the rest of the school my son’s prep (kindergarten) class was asked to dress up as a favourite character for a parade, so we have been discussing “who to be” for a few weeks. After going over possible costumes for numerous characters,… {read more}
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A Little Update: Our Growing Family
Wow what a roller coaster it’s been the past few months. Though I have been slowly re-gaining strength after facing awful morning sickness and anxiety (not to mention exhaustion like I’ve never known before during pregnancy), I was ecstatic to see a healthy baby at our scan at 13 weeks and today we found out we’re having a girl!
It’s The Little Things
Do you ever get caught up in the “to do” list that the little things escape your notice? I do. Some days I’m just waiting for the next email, the next piece of news, the next mess to clean up that I forget to slow down and simply enjoy the moment.
Hoping for a Baby after a Loss
Every pregnancy is different. I really understand that now. When I first looked at the “positive” pregnancy test last month, I was overcome with emotions I never had with my first three pregnancies. My first two pregnancies were full of excitement and automatic attachment to the little beings growing inside me. These ended with healthy baby… {read more}
Review: Daily Whisper’s Inspirational Cards for All Ages
Thoughtful, heart-warming messages crafted into beautiful card sets. These gorgeous inspirational cards make a lovely addition to the dinner table, lunch box, bathroom mirror, or night time routine. They naturally inspire positive-thinking, self-esteem, and remind us of the importance of finding strength from our character within. A few months ago I ran a giveaway for Daily… {read more}
Choosing TV Shows for Preschoolers
This is a sponsored post. TV watching is a big topic for parents these days. A few weeks ago I asked on Facebook: Post by Moments A Day. People responded with a range of opinions from “only on weekends” to an hour a day, or more, if the kids had all their homework done or the situation… {read more}
Self-Care for Mothers: Staying Hydrated
This is a sponsored post. Drinking more water was one of the first items on my “to do” list for health goals this year. Staying hydrated is so important for our bodies and our minds. Here are just a few of the benefits of proper hydration: Our bodies and organs function better We do not confuse thirst with hunger, and… {read more}
Serving with Kids All Year Round: Acts of Kindness for Every Occasion
Just like seeds from a dandelion, our acts of kindness can spread to places far beyond our imaginations… with results we will never see… but this is part of the magic. Over the past year, I have been collecting ideas for serving with my kids – ideas specifically for their age groups, for school, various… {read more}
