10 Minutes to Fabulous
Regardless if you are a stay at home mother or one who works away from home; mornings are a struggle in most households and its usually Mum who leaves the house the most dishevelled; having ensured the...
View ArticleA Pair of Boots Give One of Life’s Important Lessons
Tenacity makes up the greater part of excellence in any skill or ability. Without it, many potentially brilliant and talented people sink into mediocrity. Its therefore important to ensure tenacity and...
View ArticleDisney’s Princess and the Frog
Looking for a quality kids movie which has old fashioned touches, a bit of modern sassiness without the cynicism but one the whole family can enjoy? The Princess and the Frog is Disneys latest feature;...
View ArticleMaking Kids Sport Positive
Children’s team sports provide opportunities for them to develop self confidence, good sportsmanship and teamwork skills. Playing sports also offers children lessons in socialisation, particularly that...
View ArticleSave Small, Save Constantly
Saving money and sticking to ones budget has become a near obsession in most households. Families attempt to save money by avoiding wasting costly things like food, water or electricity and by...
View ArticleDealing with Post Holiday Stress
I'm sure I'm not the only one who is exhausted after the holiday craziness. All of the build-up - the shopping, gift wrapping, cookie-making flurry of events that lead up to the holiday season - wears...
View ArticleWhy Should Kids Do Household Chores?
Most families expect children to contribute in some way to family life and the running of the household. For some, it may be the expectation to help with younger siblings, even if it’s amusing or...
View ArticleMaking a Gift Plan for Christmas
Yes, that's right... I said CHRISTMAS! With mere months left before the holiday rush, now is the time to to make a plan, get prepared and reduce some of that holiday stress. With luck - and a solid...
View ArticleWhere There Is No Struggle, There Is No Strength
I took the kids to the Lafayette library today to get them new cards. While doing my best to keep my younger kids from rambunctiously running between the kids who were trying to study, I met a new...
View ArticleWhat to do when a friendship goes sour
Friendships amongst women form part of their identity, sense of community and place amongst society. Women tend to invest a great deal of time, emotional and physical energy into nurturing and...
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