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F A I L

Have you heard of FAIL standing for First Attempt In Learning? Yesterday I decided I wanted to make these bready type things we had been having on holidays and so I spent ages online looking at recipes and how to make them, and watching the steps - and then I set out to make them. … Continue reading F A I L

Jealousy and Envy

This is not the post I thought I would write at this time of year! If you know me - in real life, or on Instagram you'll probably know I love Christmas - and its never too early to be preparing for it and planning and talking about it! So the fact that it is … Continue reading Jealousy and Envy

Where have I been?

Last time that I posted here was in March 2020... and wow so much has happened in the mean time. It has been a crazy 18 months, and so much has happened, and so much has changed - both in the world, and in my mind and mindset. I have spent a lot of time … Continue reading Where have I been?

Home Schooling Day 1

Hi all, So last Thursday my kids' schools all shut down (as did all schools in the Republic of Ireland) to avoid spread of the Corona Virus. I was delighted. Firstly, the government made the right call, quickly. Secondly, I was going to have time at home to work on projects that I've wanted to … Continue reading Home Schooling Day 1

Ayurvedic Lifestyle

I've been listening to loads of interesting podcasts recently, and learning all sorts of things from them. Last night I listened to Chloe Brotheridge's podcast "Calmer You" episode 74 with Jo Webber from Pukka Herbs about Herbal Remedies for Anxiety. I was really interested in the talk and I loved how Jo kept bringing the … Continue reading Ayurvedic Lifestyle

Meditation

I decided that I was going to add meditation as a priority to my life about 2 weeks ago, and I'm delighted to say that I have meditated every night just before bed for the last 15 days. I heard on a podcast that 56 consecutive days of meditation changes the shape of your brain, … Continue reading Meditation

Blended Family

When I met my now husband, all those years ago, he had already been married and he had five kids. This was not a situation I wanted to get involved in and I didn't plan to. I planned to travel and enjoy my life, and was nowhere near settling down. And a man with kids … Continue reading Blended Family

New Baby/Parenting Advice – I give to anyone who will listen!

Ignore most of the advice you get given. Listen to what people tell you and thank them, and then decide what you liked about the advice, and what suits your parenting style and ignore the rest. Don't let it get you into a tizzy if they are giving advice that doesn't suit what you are … Continue reading New Baby/Parenting Advice – I give to anyone who will listen!