The word “retreat” doesn’t really enter a mum’s vocabulary very often. For most of us, we associate it with over-indulging and the very thought of it evokes that horrid “mum-guilt”. We think we don’t deserve to go on a retreat, have time for one or spend money on one for ourselves when there’s swimming lessons […]

It’s the end of April. Almost the middle of 2019. How did this happen!? We all have such good intentions in January for a productive, healthy year don’t we? Good food, plenty of fresh air and exercise, quiet cups of tea in the garden, “me time”.  But truth is, us mama’s are drowning… drowning in […]

Well, who would have thought this selfie (thanks Terri for not only doing my make up but for the lend of the ring light so I could take some selfies!!), would follow with so much drama! If you’ve ever uttered the words “why can’t everything just run smoothly for once”, you and I are on […]

This kid starts prep on Monday. This hilarious, outspoken, happy-go-lucky, classic of a kid. I had been feeling ok about it. Looking forward to it actually, as she’s been a right pain in the butt lately!! Not only that, I know just how super excited she is to go to school with her sister which […]

Wow! I can’t believe it’s been almost three years since I originally wrote this blog! Our big kids Lenny and Annabelle will be going into Grade 3 this week and we just know we will feel emotional on their first day back! Not only because we will be watching them enter their new grades for […]

The best advice I can give you if you’re planning on camping with a toddler as active as mine is… Don’t do it! It’s utterly and completely exhausting!  I’ll be honest, I’m not much of a camper at the best of times. I don’t like the mayhem of packing while the kids are at your […]

I attended a new networking group yesterday, a table full of fabulous looking women who run amazing, fabulous businesses. I thought that if I wore my best jacket and did my makeup, I might just be able to fit in… but there I was, rocking up late with two children in tow looking like a […]

Dear Anxiety Free Friend, I know it’s hard to understand me sometimes. My moods, my insecurities, my hesitations, my million and one questions. You see, it’s difficult to explain to someone who doesn’t have anxiety just what having anxiety is all about. It’s not just that I feel anxious. It’s not just that I’m stressed, […]

Today I turn 35. Growing older used to scare me. I’ve been telling everyone I’m 33 for the past year because I just liked that number, it sounds less old than 34. In fact, I’ve been telling people I’m 33 so often that I recently had to get the calculator out to confirm just how […]

It’s Ground Hog Day! When?! Every bloody day! Day after day we put our kids, our chores, our routines, our household maintenance, our jobs and our errands before any kind of me time! It can often get to a point where we’ve forgotten exactly who we are as a person rather other than just “Mum”. […]