I've always been an over-thinker and an over-analyser. Now this can be a weakness, but it can also be an asset. As with most personality attributes. From time to time I question my reason for blogging. Looking round the blogosphere there are so many blogs to read, and some of such high quality and content, that any self-aware blogger may question - why am ...
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Do You Feel The Urge To Purge?
"When I purge, I get an endorphin rush. I feel a huge weight is lifted from me. As I remove stuff I no longer have to worry about maintaining it, finding a place to keep it or think about updating it. For every new thing I bring into my home I shed another. It’s liberating." Chris Wray. Regular readers to my blog will know that decluttering, and reducing ...
And We Are Scheduling The School Holidays Once More
Spring is my favourite time of year. Easter is my favourite holiday of all. The world is waking up, there's a feeling of optimism and energy in the air. I'm someone who believes that my time is the greatest gift I can give my children. I'm also an advocate of developing family traditions and creating memories. Let's talk about traditions first. ...
The Guardian Live Better Campaign Interview / Simply Being Mum
Okay I am over the shock of seeing myself over at The Guardian Live Better Campaign. Well, kind of. ...
When Scrapbooking Goes Bad
Over 4 years ago I started on a journey toward a family life simply done. You may have read my story. Feeling overwhelmed with life, commitments and stuff in general, I knew something had to change. A very physical demonstration of my state of mind, at that time, was a hoard I had been stockpiling for many years. As I started to make the transition into ...