Now my ‘quiet time’ is the period between when the boys go to sleep and I collapse into bed. My prayers go something like this: ‘Dear God, thanks that Jack is nearly walking. Actually, I need to get him some new shoes. I wonder if Best & Less is having a sale. I could get Tyson some pants while I’m there. Need to iron my pants. Got to increase my iron intake… Got… to… take… zzzzzzzz.’ Pretty sad, right?
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Saying thank you to others and being openly grateful for their service and help, no matter how small or significant leaves us feeling happy and positive and in a good mood! Our negative feelings are diminished. Notice the next time you are at the check-out and how a smile and ‘thank-you’ can change the attitude of a maybe exhausted or grumpy assistant, and then be aware of how you are feeling by lifting their day!
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Who’d have thought that simply being grateful could have so many health and wellbeing benefits? In controlled experimental trials conducted by the Greater Good Science Centre, one group was asked to write down 5 things they were grateful for each day, another group was asked to write down the things that annoyed them each day.
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A sweet take on your traditional black bean burgers, these are insanely light, filling and tasty. Make them earlier in the week and freeze them for quick sandwiches and burgers on the go. Sweet potatoes are packed with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties and Vitamins A & C. They are also particularly noted for keeping blood sugar under control.
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I used to be a parenting expert. If I witnessed a toddler tantrum, I could tell the struggling mum exactly how to pull said toddler into line. A misbehaving child? I knew precisely what to do. Fussy eater? Not in my house! That’s right people, I used to be a parenting expert… Then I had
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On a cold Saturday night, there’s nothing better than curling up in front of the tv with the family and a big plate of these nachos… it’s jam packed with carefully hidden veges but don’t tell the kids!
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Trying to come up with fresh ideas of fun things to do with your kids during the holidays? Here are a few things our family likes to do…
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I made this slice and it lasted in our house for approximately 24 hours, it tastes so good! Was so quick to throw together and really, who doesn’t love chocolate slice?!?! Ingredients: 3 Weet-bix 1 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 cup self-raising flour 2 tablespoons cocoa 150g butter 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
If your family is like mine, teatime can be the craziest time. Sometimes opportunities can be missed to spend time with your kids. I take this time to spend it with my daughter as well as my sons. This can be a fun time to teach them how to cook and keep them busy
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I always remember the winter school holidays with great fondness. Cold, short days spent for the main part indoors together. Pj’s until lunch time, toasted sandwiches for lunch, blankets in the lounge room, movies and ABC kids TV in the arvo! Those were such fun and simple times of being together and creating memories. My children – now 28 and 25 can still recall those movies and TV programmes we watched when we reminisce their primary school years.
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