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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…
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Taking Stock – January 2017
What has happened to this month? Just three days ago, it was exactly one month since we celebrated Christmas, and here we are now a month on, and back to the school routine. I would LOVE the ability to turn back time – I really want the holidays back! Its the end of January and so I thought I would do my end of the month ‘Taking Stock’ post. So here goes…. Making: Lists. I have lots of lists on the go….school, shopping, things we want to do, meal ideas, movies we want to watch, things to do before January ends, goals for 2017, our budget, and a list of jobs…
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Hello 2017!
Hello 2017! How did 2016 come and go so quickly? This last year literally flashed before my eyes, and really impressed upon me the importance of having a plan and a goal, and to make not just the big moments in life count, but also the little ones. A brand new year means ‘a fresh start’. A new beginning. A fresh start means we get to make changes to the areas of our lives we feel need a shake up. Some decide to change jobs, some want to have more fun, read more, get healthy, learn how to play an instrument, or speak another language. Anything is a viable option!…
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Taking Stock- December 2016
It may be the very first day of January 2017, but I wanted to finish and post my ‘Taking Stock- December 2016’ post. Pip Lincolne introduced me to the idea of ‘Taking Stock’ posts a while back, and so it seemed like a good idea to complete the year with one. So here we go….Taking Stock – December 2016! Making: Not exactly making at the moment but am about to start learning how to crochet. #lifegoals Cooking: some yummy healthy gf apple and cinnamon muffins Drinking: Icy soda water at the moment Reading: The Subtle Art of not giving a &@$! by Mark Mason Trawling: Netflix for good things to watch…
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Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017
I can’t believe Christmas 2016 is over for another year! We had a great Christmas! We celebrated on Christmas day with my side of the family this year. We alternate celebrating Christmas day with our two families. My brothers and their wives and families drove to the Coast and we all congregated at mums. We did presents first and boy that was fun! Paper filled the lounge room, and the squeals of delight from all the kids was wonderful to hear. It was noisy, chaotic, and fun. Everyone then pulled together and got food to the table for lunch. I think my favourite part of Christmas is watching…
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Gold Coast Holiday 2016 – The Q1
Since we last spoke, life got a little busy with end of year school related busyness and then we headed off to the Gold Coast for our family holiday. We had ten glorious days on the Gold Coast. I got a brilliant deal at the Q1 via an eBay deal. I know what your thinking, “You got a great holiday deal on eBay? That sound crazy!” Well yes it was crazy – but it was pretty awesome. I don’t like to brag but when it comes to getting brilliant deals, I must say that I have some amazing skills. Our 2 bedroom apartment was on the 32nd floor and we had amazing…
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Taking Stock – November 2016!
Have you ever wanted to take stock of your life in a simple manner….I was recently introduced to this idea, so here goes! 🙂 Here’s my list… Making : A list of ingredients to go buy for some Christmas baking. Cooking : Spaghetti Bol with home made pasta. Drinking : Soda water and lemon. Reading: Happier with Gretchen Rubin (again), The Subtle art of giving a (swearword), Magnolia Wanting: A Family Caravan Looking: forward to watching Christmas movies and putting up the Christmas tree with our family. Playing: Super Mario and Sonic the hedgehog with the kids. Deciding: How to best help our youngest learn sight…
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Happiness, Habits and Hobbies
Recently, I listened to one of my many favourite podcasts ‘Straight and Curly’ with kelly Exeter and Carly Jacobs, who were talking about how important it is to have hobbies. At the time I was quick to react with some quick ‘I don’t have time for any hobbies!’ type of remark. And then I had a moment of feeling blue, until it suddenly occurred to me that I do in fact have hobbies! I enjoy writing on my blog and taking photos. I also love to read, listen to podcasts and watch movies. I like to go walking on the beach, making sandcastles with the kids, garage sales and…
