Category Archives: Recommended Books

School’s Out – A Summer Schedule

There are just 3 days left until school’s out for the Summer.

For the last couple of years, since my eldest started school, I’ve promised myself I’ll schedule the holidays to ensure that we make the best use of the time.

Guess what? I never have.

“Time is the most valuable thing that a man can spend.” ― Diogenes Laërtius

I’ve been thinking a lot about waste lately. Yes, I always think about food waste and packaging waste, but now I’m thinking more about how I’m using my time. Time indeed is the most valuable thing. And as I get older it is becoming more valuable to me.

I was reading a blog the other day and someone mentioned they had just 7 summers left with their child before they became independent. Having it quantified like that made me think now is the time to get organised.

“For every minute spent in organizing, an hour is earned.” -Benjamin Franklin

This doesn’t mean that I am packing a schedule fit to burst. No rather I’m prioritising. What do the Kids and I really want to do this summer? And how, with a little bit of planning, can I achieve this?

Here’s how…

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This Post Has Been Hijacked By The Suburban Minimalist!

I had planned a food post today as I know Robert over at Untitled Minimalism is awaiting my Slow Cooked Mediterranean Lasagne recipe…

However…

This post has been hijacked! By Rayna my blogging buddy!

This is a big day for Rayna, not only has she hijacked my post and blown her own cover (love the video hun! if you are going to come out of anonymity that’s the way to do it….)  - she has also gone public with her ambition to be a published author.

Rayna has a story to tell, and rather than I ruin it with a pathetic attempt to explain what it’s all about and why you should take a look, my suggestion is to hot-foot it over to The Suburban Minimalist and let Rayna eloquently tell you herself.

Sorry Robert – perhaps I could e-mail you the recipe instead?

:-)