In 2016 I have learned that:the power of social media and technology should not be under-estimated; that Facebook can change lives; that one person, no matter how small, can make a huge difference in someone else’s life; that helping others …

Lessons Learned in 2016 Read more »

It’s been a looong time since my last blog post and a lot has happened in this time – some good, some really bad. This year has brought a lot of changes, challenges and new experiences. I have been on …

Attitude of Gratitude for 2016 Read more »

As the curtain gently closes on June 2015, I heave a huge sigh of relief. Why the dramatic sigh? Well June is notorious in my family for being “The Birthday Month.” Yes there are 11 other unsung months but those …

7 Year Old Bacon Read more »

When it comes to parenting, no truer words were spoken than “the days are long but the years are short.” The days become a blur of wake up, breakfast, school, lunch, extra murals, homework, dinner and sleep and then without …

9 Years Later….. Read more »

Well 2015 has been a bit hectic, but fun to say the least! I decided to split the post that I had been working on into 2 and not publish the negative one, but hey in life you do have …

Hello 2015 I’ve been waiting for you!! Read more »

Where did 2014 go?  Never mind 2014, where did January go? So 2014 is becoming a distant memory, for which I am quite grateful! Frankly put, last year was really rough but we soldiered through it and 2015 is looking …

2014 – A Last Backward Glance Read more »

Wow, it feels like yesterday that we were all shouting “Happy New Year” and looking forward to what the new year would hold and now the first month of 2014 is already over. Well the year kicked off to a …

Welcome to 2014, Hope you enjoy the ride! Read more »

As we begin the countdown to say farewell to a long year, it is easy to look back with rose-coloured glasses (or sometimes it’s due to poor memory) and only remember the good times. But I’m wiping my glasses (I …

2013 – A Backward Glance Read more »

Well we’re 3 weeks into 2013 and this is my first blog post in 4 months!  Yes I have been a little bit hectic, but isn’t that always the excuse?  Well this year has gotten off to a rocketing start! …

Hello 2013!! Read more »

It seems like yesterday that I gave birth to the most beautiful boy on the planet but time flies by soooo quickly and suddenly I realised, he’s 6 months old. Noooooooooooooo!When did that happen?  Even though Lettuce is my third child …

Lettuce Turns ½ Read more »