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Ask nearly any mum the question, “so, how have you been?” …. and you’re likely to hear the word “busy” pop-up somewhere in her answer. It’s just the way it is ….. most mums are busy ….. unless you know a mum who has time to sit on her bum all day, every day, while [...]

I’m sure we all know people who seem just so happy and upbeat ALL the time … you know who they are … possibly their character is just wired that way, and, hey, if you are one of them, I’m really a tad envious. It’s a gift, I’m sure, because many of us have to [...]

Sadly, stress is not an issue or problem experienced solely by grown ups – children can feel stressed too. Last week, while I was away in Sydney at the DPCON13 conference, much of my head space was occupied with how Baby Girl was coping in my absence. She was prepared for me being away, but [...]

Stuck on Sticking with 3M {sponsored post* + giveaway} I’m not sure about you, but I’m a visual kind of girl and like to have things – important things and nice ones – right there in my face. On my walls, it’s likely that you’ll find a collection of cues – meal plans, phone numbers, to do [...]

8 tips for extra confidence! Go you good thing! The concept of self-confidence can be easily misread but – hey, trust me – I’m not talking about the type of confidence that parades as arrogance and nor am I meaning the the exaggerated level of self-belief that presents as head-up-bum-ness. The concept of self-confidence that [...]

How to handle conflict when it strikes your relationship How to handle conflict – it doesn’t have to be hard How to handle conflict is one of those life skills crucial to master in order to live happily with others. It really doesn’t matter whether you are dating, newlyweds, or a couple that has been [...]