One of the hardest things about being a mum is time. There’s never enough of it. Days are a constant negotiation between the things we have to do and the …
Simple school holidays
I love old-fashioned. I really do. Maybe it’s because old-fashioned to me is defined as … my childhood, grandmothers, cups of tea, climbing trees, simple good food, tablecloths, colouring in, …
Would you like to detox with me?
How did you go over Easter? Hopefully you had some lovely times with family and friends, enjoying some down time and fun time with the important people in your life. …
Comparison is a killjoy
I had a bit of a bender over the past week. Not the alcohol/drug type, but the in-my-own-mind, catastrophising type. The type that has me obsessing over what everyone else …
KISS in the kitchen: it’s hot stuff
After last week’s post about following the KISS principle and taking the simple approach to life and health, today I’m talking about KISSin’ in the kitchen. Not lip-locking with hubby …
Veg out for a week
Today marks the start of Meat Free Week in Oz, so we’ll be complete vego’s around here for the next seven days. I’m not anti-meat but I try to limit …
Husband v kids – what’s the biggest priority?
Years ago, a girlfriend said to me that her husband was her first priority, over her children. At the time, I was the bleary-eyed, leaky-breasted, hormone-laden mother of a two-year-old …
KISS me, everywhere
No, it’s not a raunchy love letter. It’s my life mantra. Keep It Simple, Stupid. It’s what they teach to journalism students and cadets when it comes to writing copy …
Do not disturb (for a few minutes)
I would love to have a love affair with meditation. A deep and satisfying connection. It hasn’t happened yet though. Saying that, I’ve not tried too hard with it either. …
Is your inner voice being a bitch?
Chatting to a mum at school pick-up this week, I was struck by how critical we can be of ourselves. This lady is beautiful inside and out – she’s a …
Why taking a chill pill is the best medicine
It’s just not worth it. Whatever it is that has your knickers in a knot or your mind working over time, chances are it’s doing you more harm than it’s …
Why cravings are good for you
When you’re pregnant, cravings are a bit of fun. Everyone has a bit of a laugh about what crazy combinations or concoctions you’re funnelling into your system, and whether it’s …