This reading log contains the books I finished reading in June. I was pleasantly surprised early in the month when I went to pick up some holds from the library & was allowed to browse. I only borrowed an extra novel which is included in the list of books read below. Here's what I read… Continue reading June 2020 Reading Log
Although my children are now older, I remember well the need of time for myself. Time to remember who I was as a person, time to develop my interests and time to be someone other than just Mum. Many families have been spending a lot more time together. Thus many Mum's have been feeling overwhelmed… Continue reading Time for Yourself as a Mum
This reading log contains the books I finished reading in May. I’ve now finished reading all my library books but still have a number of my own books that I need to read or finish reading. Our local libraries are now open. However, you can only return books in the after-hours bins or place books… Continue reading May 2020 Reading Log
You can purchase regular subscription boxes to suit a variety of needs, these days, including my LiFE Packs. Many subscription boxes are also available for families or children. I've won both a Secret Book Stuff book and a Socially Conscious Club Box, in the past. Secret Book Stuff send pre-loved gift books to a friend… Continue reading Subscription Boxes for Families or Children
Do you keep a journal or a diary? For the past couple of years I've been keeping a journal. In that time there have been a few months where I haven't been regularly writing in my journal but have started again. I also have a daily diary system where I keep appointments and to do… Continue reading Keeping a Journal or a Diary
This reading log contains some books that I read in March but forgot to put on the March list, as well as the books I finished reading in April. Here's 3 books that I read last month and forgot to add to my reading log: In March my daughter & I attended the Omega Writer's… Continue reading April Reading Log
If you're a parent, then you're probably being bombarded with information from many sources about things you can do at home to entertain and educate your children, and so many other ideas. In this post I want to encourage you in each of the 4 main areas of my blog: body, mind, heart & soul.… Continue reading Feed the Family in Body, Mind, Heart & Soul During COVID-19
Fortunately I saw a post on Facebook a couple of days before our council libraries closed down. My daughter & I made a quick trip to the library and stocked up on books that are probably going to be borrowed for a very long time. I know I can read eBooks but I don't tend… Continue reading Reading Log March 2020
When I was writing the post last week about letting kids be bored, I was thinking about how we used to have quiet time or rest time everyday when our kids were younger. This time was valuable for all of us. Obviously when they were really young they used to sleep during this time. As… Continue reading The Value of Rest Time
I'd forgotten what it was like to hear the words "Mum, I'm bored", until my 19 year old was home sick, last week. Once he started getting better (but still had a nasty cough), he kept complaining about how bored he was. He reckoned he was flipping between 6 different shows on Netflix, just because… Continue reading Mum, I’m Bored
