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1. Before my eyes...

   Category: Matching tags: mothers,children,daughters,family,gratitude,love,happiness,mumday,parenting,letting go

   It does seem that the years get shorter and time passes quicker, the older you get and there is nothing better at highlighting the speed of time passing, than following the growing of a child. Monday, 05 March 2012

2. The Best of Times, The Worst of Times

   Category: Matching tags: happiness,health,healthy lifestyle,love,mental health,guilt,family,emotional awareness,communication,children,change,balance,mothers,mumday,parenting,wellbeing,values,thriving,stress,priorities,personal awareness

   Picture this, your house, 2 pm: screaming baby, piles of dirty dishes, loads of un-hung wet washing, table not cleared from breakfast, bits of baby paraphernalia strewn everywhere. You: unwashed, still ... Tuesday, 21 February 2012

3. The BEST pancake recipe EVER!

   Category: Matching tags: baking,family,food,lunches,recipes

   This Pancake Recipe comes courtesy of Jamie Oliver. I don't normally use his recipes but this one is simple, easy and yummy! Tuesday, 21 February 2012

4. The Problem with parenting

   Category: Matching tags: parenting,mothers,mumday,guilt,priorities,stay at home mothers,working mothers,work/life balance,wellbeing,family,children,balance,happiness

   It seems that wherever a mother turns, there is something that tells her she is not parenting right.  Lately, it seems that you can only be French to do it properly! That is all we need... Is the ... Tuesday, 14 February 2012

5. Malay Beef and Potato Curry

   Category: Matching tags: recipes,family,food,vegetables

   I made this tonight and it was yummy! I tweaked a couple of the quantities to suit the tastebuds of my daughter- she likes flavour but not too spicy. Some added natural yoghurt made it just right! Tuesday, 07 February 2012

6. The Meaning of Christmas

   Category: Matching tags: mothers,love,guilt,gratitude,food,family,daughters,children,change,baking,parenting,priorities,happiness,values,toddlers,stress,separation

   Christmastime. It is a season and celebration which invokes many emotions and memories and comes laden with tradition and ritual.  As I began the unpacking of shiny baubles and unraveling of sparkling ... Monday, 12 December 2011

7. Being Generally Savvy

   Category: Matching tags: mothers,toddlers,parenting,mumday,children,family,savvy mums

   Mums put themselves under an enormous amount of pressure at the best of times and anything to do with our children seems to bring out the very worst of the worst of our anxieties and concerns. There are ... Wednesday, 07 December 2011

8. A Savvy Mum's Guide to...

   Category: Matching tags: nutrition,family,food,toddlers,parenting,children,baking,lunches,vegetables,recipes,healthy lifestyle,mothers,health,mumday

   ...Recipes I couldn't do without. Being a busy mum to a contrary toddler and working part-time, there are certain times when I need to know that come dinner time there is something I can pull together ... Wednesday, 30 November 2011

9. A Mother's Perception

   Category: Matching tags: having cake,happiness,gratitude,family,daughters,love,mothers,women,wellbeing,values,soul food,mumday

   I recently had a conversation with a friend and my mum about parenting expectations and perceptions. I am fortunate to have a great relationship with my mother and thought that we had an equally great ... Wednesday, 10 August 2011

10. An Antidote to Goodbyes

    Category: Matching tags: change,guilt,happiness,love,priorities,family,separation,sadness

    ... have decided to be separated from family or friends, it can be difficult and uncomfortable to be repeatedly confronted with your decision to be distanced from those you love.  ... Monday, 18 July 2011