How I’m dealing with conflict

I've never been one who likes conflict, I'm not sure that anyone really does. But it honestly sends me into fits of anxiety, stomach churning, sweaty palms, over thinking, anxiety. I'd shy away from saying what I thought, I'd let people steam roller me with their own thoughts and opinions, no matter how hurtful it …

Guilt, Lies and Mummy Bloggers

I started my first blog when my daughter was only a few months old, almost nine years ago now. No one had really prepared me for what that initial year of motherhood lay ahead, I’m not sure anyone really could. I knew there would be bad moments, tired moments, moments when my baby cried and …

Where to stay in the Grampians

I don't normally write posts like this, and I'm putting it out there that is is in no way sponsored. But, when you have a wonderful experience staying somewhere, especially as a family, well, I feel as though I just have to share it. Over the school holidays our family, along with six other families …

10 Reasons I became a Night Owl

In my younger days, I was most definitely considered to be a morning person. I'd jump out of bed as soon as the birds started singing, I'd make my breakfast almost immediately and then get the day started, all with a bounce in my step. Although sleep is still precious to me, oh yes yes …

Just like old times

Something happened a few weeks ago in the days when the sun decided to grace us with her presence, while the flowers began to bloom and the birds started to sing. Something that I never thought my kidlets would have the opportunity to experience as me and my sister did when we were younger......street play. …

What to expect at family dinners

Family dinner. The mere thought of it can send shivers down the spine of even the most confident and strong willed souls. Not in my family though! Years ago, weekly family dinner began as a way to get me out of the house and keep my mind off Hubby living in a different state (before …