School holidays are just around the corner and I thought I’d share the June/July school holiday planner I just put together. It’s at the bottom of this post. I think it’s always nice to have a bit of a plan and also to make sure there are a few down-time days included. Yes, I am trying to get better at down-time days. Better at just allowing the small moments to come to me, rather than scheduling all the minutes. Read more
What I have learned so far about life and the future
Your life line runs from the edge of your palm, between your index finger and thumb, and curves down to your wrist. Mine is broken. Two distinct lines joined together with feathery strokes. That broken line has haunted me for much of my life. Read more
Why breastfeeding is like being a teenager again
My breastfeeding days made me feel like a teenager again. Hear me out on this one.
Baby E gave up breastfeeding a few months back. I no longer have to wear tops that can pull up or down. Sadly, my membership in the itty-bitty-titty committee has also been reinstated. I haven’t quite said good-bye to my comfy (and now very roomy) nursing singlets. There may still be the odd maternity bra or two in my rotation. But, on the whole, I am glad to be out on the other side.
Here’s why the months I dressed for breastfeeding reminded me of being 14 years old. Read more
The week my husband went away
This awesome vintage photograph was sourced from the State Library of Victoria’s digital image library.
Recently my husband was away on a work trip. This doesn’t happen very often. In fact, the week he recently spent in Asia is the longest we’ve been apart since we were married. (I know, sorry if that made you bring up your coffee just a little). I do not pretend that my week without my love is anything like the months those in FIFO families experience, but it did give me a teeny tiny window into that kind of life.
Here’s what went down. Read more
Easter at my parents’ house – in words & pictures
My parents’ house is filled with things. I don’t think they ever quite got the memo on minimalism. Every nook and cranny is stuffed with an interesting object: a find from travels, an antique, a piece of art, treasures created, found, gifted and bought. Every corner tells its own little story.
When Easter and Christmas come along, more things are added. The house overfills. Read more
The art of the everyday style selfie
Since blogging at the Mummy and the Minx, I have taken to the outfit selfie on instagram. Sometimes as part of a challenge, and sometimes because, well, just because. I have made lots of instagram friends over a shared love of fashion and I love seeing other people’s street style. I find so much practical inspiration in what others post. Read more