I often say that home should be a place of respite. A place to escape the busyness of life. A haven. Somehow when I have a little corner, a space, tidied and a sprig of… Read The Post
encouraging boredom.
We all get a bit restless at times, don’t know what to be at. With homeworks done and no friends to call on, my wee ones can be at a loss…despite the many toys and… Read The Post
simple living. the beach.
There’s nothing simpler…a deserted beach on a blustery day, mountains rolling into the sea and a picnic. A perfect day.
why we like our kids to get messy.
I love to watch our girls engrossed. Engrossed usually within the process of something…there doesn’t even always have to be an end result. Just simply the enjoyment of doing, creating. Left to their own devices, the vast… Read The Post
simple living. carving out time.
When the weeks fly by and time seems to disappear, I find I crave peace…a simplicity that doesn’t seem to exist between the busyness of the school runs, the errands and the homeworks to be completed. As… Read The Post
the small things.
I remember reading a quote on Pinterest that really resonated with me…that when I read it, I realised that the small things are really the big things. I have mulled on this so much this… Read The Post
easing back into school…reflecting.
This week after reading this article, I have endeavoured to create more space in our day for some routines that will help settle the girls back into some rhythms for school.There have been things that… Read The Post
easing back to school; routines and rhythms
Johnny’s back at work and we have a bit of time before the girls are back. The summer is slowly slipping away and I’m glad we made the most of the opportunities to be free from… Read The Post
Simple Living. foraging, recipes and a blackberry cobbler.
A day out on Monday turned into a bit of a blackberry hunt. It’s funny how sometimes, when you venture off the beaten track, it becomes the best part of the adventure; Johnny sneaked through… Read The Post
adventure.
As this posts I will hopefully be safely on French soil, tent set up with a glass of wine in hand. The car is laden and everything is packed…just one more sleep, say the girls…. Read The Post