Have an OutDoorsy Weekend! - Happy New Year!

It is 1 week until the end of our long summer school holiday break (I live in Australia in case you were not sure), and we have had a really busy and good break, usually about now we are all dying to get rid of each other and get back to school/work/whatever — but this year it has been different, we have had loads of time to relax and enjoy being together along with plenty of activities. We spent two of these weeks in Indonesia at Bintan having a well deserved break and some quiet time (i even read a book) "with my body" by Nikki Gemmell, WOW but fabulous. We had time to reflect and be on our own as a family. Work can be really demanding and it had been a long time between breaks so because of that break we have made time to work on projects, lists and goals for the year. Living next to the beach is also an added bonus because if you are not in Australia you may not be aware of how hot it has been this summer in Perth, I think we are going for two weeks of over 40 degree. So with Mango, watermelon and plenty of cool drink we have had a fair bit of togetherness fun this summer.

The last week of the school holidays we’ll be spending doing some projects (getting ready for school), watching movies, going to the beach, barbecuing and enjoying the last moments of an unscheduled life. I have numerous things to do and create this year and as of next Wednesday (the first day of school) these can commence.

This year I really want to make my home a place I want to be by adding, introducing and creating new spaces.

I want to adapt a healthier lifestyle, walk a bit more, eat a bit better, experiment with food and cooking, think and see better, be aware.

Reverse the signs of ageing Amen!

And every morning be thankful for everything and anything.

This is a bit belated because my New Year doesn't really start til February (I am still stuck in holiday mode) but Happy New Year all you gorgeous ladies and I hope we can speak more this year and it is a fabulous one for all of you 

xx A

PS  Nikki Gemmell is my latest favourite author!

Have an OutDoorsy Weekend!

Chandelier from tree. The very perfect OutDoorsy weekend!

Happy Friday My Darlings, What are you up too this weekend? we have been painting the house all week so haven't posted as much as i would like to. Now for the fun part redesigning the rooms and the things in them xx

Have a read through some of my favourite posts - oldies and newies and enjoy some time off xxxx Ange

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Have an OutDoorsy Weekend

Happy Easter weekend everybody,

I hope you are all doing something fun this long (long) weekend? Hopefully the weather is nice where ever you are. We went for a gorgeous walk yesterday around a local lake, People of every kind were there enjoying the day. I looked around as i was walking,(my munchkins took their bikes) and took in how many different types of exercise there was happening around me.

People were dog walking, jogging, sprinting, walking, riding, scooting, doing aerobics, Tai chi, flying kites, chasing their kids(probably unintentionally) playing in the park, rollerskating, skateboarding etc etc.....

Exercise is done in so many ways without even realising, i must say that  i don't exercise on purpose (sad i know) but i think i get plenty chasing my kids around all day, but when i saw all the "accidental" exercise happening, i decided that getting out doors and having some fun is definitely the best sort there is.

So what are you up to this weekend??

We will be having a lavish Easter lunch at my parents, and probably will eat way too much chocolate, but that's the fun of Easter isn't it? so have a safe and fun one, and eat as much chocolate as you like!