We went down to the water in the early evening and while the big kids swam I sat Percy down and watched his toes curl and fists clench. He ate a fair bit of sand, his face grimacing with the [...]
Take for instance my new full circle vegetable scrubbing brush* that I picked up on a whim whilst browsing the aisle of my local grocery store (the things you do when you have twenty minutes to [...]
This year December is looking frightfully busy: drama rehearsals and performances, ballet recitals and concerts (three!), end-of-year assemblies, a big editorial deadline and the general malarky [...]
The swimming season has officially begun – this past weekend was hot enough to dive right in. It’s cooled off now but for four days in a row we launched straight into iceblocks and [...]
Clear skies and sun have done wonders for the grouchy moods of late. One of my very favourite things to say as a mother is: “Go, go outside. Play!” Sure, there may be the occasional [...]
My recent bout of illness had me looking at the house with a particularly critical eye. Everything looks filthy when you’re sick, doesn’t it? I was seeing germs and mess and scrunched [...]
“Clutter is not just physical stuff. It’s old ideas, toxic relationships and bad habits. Clutter is anything that does not support your better self.” – Eleanor Brownn [...]
I’m incredibly well practiced at writing an idealistic family budget but not so good at the realistic sort. And you have to be realistic when it comes to money for the family, don’t [...]
I could write endless posts about decluttering your wardrobe, simplifying your home and creating a space that you love. But at the end of the day, safety and stability is what we all seek in a [...]
It’s all about thinking simply. Or simply thinking? Both, actually. When I first started decluttering I figured that I’d go through each cupboard, sort the contents into piles and [...]
…but it does mean organised. I had a realisation in the car yesterday after experiencing what one can only describe as a frantic morning rush from bed to breakfast to getting dressed (no [...]
Sorting children’s clothes is one of the most time-consuming tasks in the home. I usually do it seasonally, working up to it as it takes significant time and energy. Put simply, I’ve [...]
