Mischieviousmum

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• Day 24 – September Photo Challenge

  

  This quote is the very first paragraph in the introduction page of Brene Brown’s book, ‘The Gifts of Imperfection’.  I think as women – Mums, it is easy to... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2016 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• How to Make Yourself a Priority!

  

  Well, I must say that I have been thinking about this blog post for a while.   In fact, I have tried to write it numerous times, and every time I try I get the... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2016 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• A Life Animated

  

  This week its the ‘Caloundra Film Festival’. The beauty of homeschooling means we can take advantage of the local events and work them into our curriculum. Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2016 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• Day 2 September Photo Challenge

  

  Today we christened the brand new ‘Muffin Break’ at our local shopping centre.     It was a great opportunity to have a mini date with Chanel.   She’s a very... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2016 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• September – The Love Month

  September is my favourite month of the year! Welcome to September – the month of sunshine and happiness! Our moderate-mostly-warm-Winter has gone, and Spring ha... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2016 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• The Intentional Mother

  

  If you’re a mother, you will have times when you feel intense overwhelm. Sometimes you will experience this overwhelm on a daily basis. We desire to be... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2016 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• Become a Tourist in Your Own City!

  

  The school holidays are here and I don’t think I have to remind you all that I am ‘one of those mums‘. I am a mother who loves the school holidays. Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2016 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• Simplifying Life

  

  There is a lot of talk in my group of friends about how busy our lives are.   We all have kids, a couple of mums work full time,  some work part time, some are... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2016 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• The Podcast Mamma

  

  Over the last twelve months or so I have become a little bit of a podcast Mamma.  I listen to podcasts whenever I can.   I try and fit them in whenever I’m... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2016 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• Heading Back to High School

  

  High school can be really hard at times. I should know, this is my second and third time around! Our eldest girls are in year eight and year seven, and I’ll be... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2016 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• Mother: 4 School Aged Children

  

  What a massive couple of months its been. The ‘back to school’ sales seemed to start a day or two after New Years Day, and I’m pretty sure I haven’t stopped... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2016 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• Hello 2016 – Ditch the New Years Resolutions!

  

  Happy New Year! I think 2016 is going to be a really good year.   As per usual I found myself thinking about making some ‘New year’s Resolutions’, but this... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2016 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• Our 2015 the Year That Was

  

  One of my pet hates is that as soon as Christmas finishes, the ‘Back to School’ advertising starts.  I feel as though there is always this massive rush to get... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2015 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• A Mischievious Christmas

  

  Christmas is a season that should be enjoyed, happy memories made, and mums should not be locked in the kitchen preparing the meal while everyone else is... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2015 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• Mischievious Mum’s Favourite Things 2015

  

  Do you remember the Oprah show?   I have to admit I miss the Oprah show, particularly the give away shows. The Extravagant “Oprah’s Favourite things’ shows. Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2015 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• Embracing 40 with Style and Pizazz!

  

  It was birthday week in our household this week – not just one birthday, but two! Amy officially became a teenager on Wednesday, so on Tuesday evening the rest... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2015 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• Refreshen Thy Marriage

  

  Having children has definitely made our lives far richer than I could ever have known or imagined.  My only wish is that hubby and I had more time to plan and... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2015 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• Under the Tuscan Sun

  

  ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ is one of my all time favourite movies.   I love the imagery of Italy. The houses built into the hillside, the cobble stone roads, the... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2015 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• Women, Mothers and Metaphoric Hats

  

  Do you ever feel as though you wear too many hats? Weird question I know, but I’m not really talking about real hats, I’m talking about those metaphoric ones... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2015 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE

• Bringing Balance Back to Homeschooling

  

  The holidays are now a distant memory. Sadly! We’re heading towards the end of week 2 of term 3, and I can hardly believe that we are now in term 3, this year i... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2015 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE