• 2017,  Taking Stock

    Taking Stock – February 2017

    What an awesome month! We may have had many over the top hot days, but I must say that I have really enjoyed this month. January was all about getting organised for 2017, so I decided the start of February was the perfect time to action my massive list of goals for the new year. By doing so, I feel as though I tricked myself into avoiding ‘I have already failed my new year goals’ thinking. So here we are at the end of February – The very last day of Summer, I thought it would be a good idea to do another ‘Taking Stock – February 2017’ piece. Making:   Very yummy…

  • Family,  getting organised,  motherhood in the naughties

    Chasing a Slow and Meaningful LIfe

    It turns out, ‘simplifying your life` isn’t as simple as I thought it would be. One of my personal goals for this year is to simplify my life. I am chasing a slower and a more meaningful life. My ultimate goal is to live a life based on good decisions and values, spend as much quality time with my family and friends, and do all of those things I personally love to do – reading, writing, walking on the beach, chilling out, taking photographs, learning a craft etc. Reality Check! While simplicity sounds relatively easy, and it is in theory, its not so easy when you think of the long list…