This is for you!
This is a space for ALL mamas, full of reminders to slow down, to sip that coffee and to look after you. I’m right here in the trenches with you! Grab your coffee and join me for the latest tips, tricks and inspiration as you browse all my blog articles in one place. Or for a more categorised approach, head up to the menu and explore them from there at your own pace. The choice is yours!
Join me in Christchurch this September!
I’m delighted to let you know that I’ve been invited to be the keynote speaker at a faith-based retreat for homeschool mamas in Christchurch this …...
When the hard days are also the beautiful ones…
This day? The day these photos were snapped? It was hard. We walked our children through unexpectedly farewelling a beloved pet and laying her to …...
Turning 40 and pondering all the things…
I turn 40 today. It’s kind of a big deal, right? It’s also just another day, of another year. Yet somehow, as the years have …...
Sorting, filing and record keeping the easy way!
Do you feel stuck when it comes to sorting out everything your children have accumulated from the last calendar year? Do you have big piles …...
What you’re doing here, matters – even laundry!
We ask a lot of ourselves as homeschooling parents, don’t we? It’s not enough that we’re taking on the responsibility of educating our children, we …...
When the first day of term is just another day…
Coffee first! Right?! Another first day of another term is here, just like that. Not sure if I’m ready, but it’s fair to say that …...
A Gift for You
It’s finally happened… the website is live! And I’m thrilled to have you join us. To celebrate, here’s a freebie that I’ve created for you …...
So, what IS a homeschool headspace?
In order to understand a homeschool headspace, you first need to ask yourself a question: are you aware how much of your thinking is impacted …...
Making your home, your haven
Making your home, your haven is first and foremost a heart thing. And the fact that you’re here, and reading this, tells me that you’re …...
Remember that the mundane matters, too
This way of looking at the world never gets old. Be it dishes, or laundry, or anything. It’s not always the easy way. And it’s …...
When you look at mess, what do you see?
I’ve been putting it off for a few weeks now. Dealing with the mess downstairs, I mean. We are blessed to have an internal access …...
Finding your tribe
Connection. It’s something we all need – our kids as much as ourselves. And the burning question is: how do you find “your tribe” when …...
Step into the freedom of a homeschool headspace
Are you aware how much of your thinking is impacted by your own experience of education? Here’s a quick comparison for you. Be honest: where …...
The key to teaching writing in your homeschool
Do you feel like you’re hitting a brick wall when it comes to your kids’ writing? Does it seem like they’re “behind” to you? The …...
Choose to be present in each moment
It can be easier said than done, when life pulls you in all directions, can’t it? When the seasons keep going. As your kids keep …...
Flexibility, hospitals and juggling it all
Let’s talk flexibility for a minute. Hubby’s been admitted to hospital, and our week so far has consisted of the need for A LOT of …...
Instead of being overwhelmed by mess, try this!
One of my kids said this to me “It’s messy because I’m alive!” …and honestly, how can you argue with that?! We love encouraging out-of-the-box …...
Words matter – so choose kind ones!
Words matter. So choose kind ones! The way you talk to yourself is reflected in the way you talk to others. Our children watch us …...
Teaching your kids to be includers
Whatever you teach your kids,however you choose to do so,remember to teach them to be includers: To notice the outsiders.To welcome new faces.To respect differences.To …...
What about when you drop the ball?
Go back and read that again.It’s a freeing realisation, isn’t it? Juggling isn’t about perfection. When we realise that’s ok, that’s when we begin to …...