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  • Five Ways to Surround Yourself with Positivity

    Five Ways to Surround Yourself with Positivity

    Over the years I’ve had my fair share of energy vampires as friends – you know the kind, they suck any positivity from you with their constant criticisms, complaining, ranting, and “why me” attitudes. Whether it’s friends, co-workers, or even family, if you’re surrounded by negativity every day it’s gonna drag you down. There are…

  • Monday Motivation: You are worth putting first

    Monday Motivation: You are worth putting first

    Let me say that again: YOU ARE WORTH PUTTING FIRST. I know, I know, it goes against the grain as a parent doesn’t it? We’re supposed to put our kids first above all else, right? WRONG. Because here’s the rub: you can’t give your children your best, if you don’t take care of yourself first.…

  • Monthly Bucket List: May 2018

    Monthly Bucket List: May 2018

    At the start of each month I do a monthly bucket list in the hopes that it keeps me accountable, and also makes sure I don’t overwhelm myself with too much. It’s been a huge help since I started it and although I never publish it bang on the first of the month, I’m pleased…

  • Our First Ever Holiday

    Our First Ever Holiday

    Being able to say that we finally got to go on our first ever holiday is an amazing feeling. There was a time I didn’t think I’d ever be able to take the boys on a holiday by myself. Max was too volatile and I didn’t have the confidence to feel like I could manage…

  • Monthly Bucket List: April 2018

    Monthly Bucket List: April 2018

    At the start of each month I do a monthly bucket list in the hopes that it keeps me accountable, and also makes sure I don’t overwhelm myself with too much. It’s been a huge help since I started it and although I never publish it bang on the first of the month, I’m pleased…

  • Monday Motivation – How my Autistic Son Taught Me to Never Give Up

    Monday Motivation – How my Autistic Son Taught Me to Never Give Up

    We had a bit of a Big Thing happen here last week. On Thursday morning, Max walked to his line from our car BY HIMSELF for the first time ever! I’m not gonna lie – it was HARD for me to let go of that safety net that’s been tightly held to let him do…

  • What Fibromyalgia Means for Me

    What Fibromyalgia Means for Me

    The pain from my fibromyalgia is always there to some extent… A dull ache through my body like I’ve been running on empty for a few weeks. That I can handle so long as I take it easy. It’s the evenings and days after I’ve done anything – and I do mean anything – that…

  • You Are Freaking Incredible

    You Are Freaking Incredible

    You are a Mother. You carried your children in your belly. Or maybe you didn’t. You fed them from your breast. Or maybe you didn’t. You slept with them by your side. Or maybe you didn’t. You felt that bond before they were even born. Or maybe you didn’t. You are a Mother, and you…

  • Treating Yourself with Uncommon Goods

    Treating Yourself with Uncommon Goods

    As a single mum, I’ve become used to buying my own presents – Mother’s Day, my birthday, Christmas… and you know what? It’s kinda awesome! I mean, I never end up with anything I don’t like, and on top of that I get to treat myself, which is something I’ve learned to embrace over the…

  • Monday Motivation – What The Snow Taught Me About Patience

    Monday Motivation – What The Snow Taught Me About Patience

    I’ve never been the most patient person… ask my mum. Hell, ask my kids – they’ll tell you the same! I have oodles of patience when I need to, don’t get me wrong… but when it comes to wanting to get things DONE or power through something – well, just don’t get in my way,…

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