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#AtoZChallenge gratitude Mindful Living

What is on the wallpaper of my mind? #GratitudeCircle

Posted on April 26, 2018

what is on the wallpaper of my mind #gratitudecircle #mindfulness

Gratitude. That’s what is on the wallpaper of my mind—in vivid vibrant splashes of color, sometimes literally! ♥ Can you believe my computer crashed—AGAIN? It did, within two weeks of being revived after the last crash. And it is still not up. The techie was busy with the financial year ending/caught in rains/wasn’t feeling well/etc. etc. What to do? I did nothing. ♥ Then the printer crashed. Called a techie to repair it, but couldn’t test it as the ink…

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#AtoZChallenge personal development Wednesday Wisdom
The Value of Struggling #WednesdayWisdom

Of course it is nice when life hands us things on a plate, preferably with a spoon and fork, maybe followed by dessert. But how would that make us stronger? Unless…

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#AtoZChallenge parenting
Tips to Prepare Your Child for Her First Overnight Summer Camp

Summer. Holidays. Time outdoors, barbecues, picnics, hitching up that tent and sleeping under the stars. For some kids, the possibility of summer camp, probably for the first time. Summer camps are…

April 23, 2018
#AtoZChallenge Self Love
Self Love

April 16 marked the birth anniversary of one of our most beloved comedians, Charlie Chaplin, who starred in silent films from 1920 to 1950. His iconic mustache and hat, and his…

April 21, 2018
#AtoZChallenge Book Review Inspiring stories parenting
Made by Raffi #BookReview

R is for Raffi. Made by Raffi is an original children’s book written by Craig Pomranz, illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain, and published by Frances Lincoln Publishers. Made by Raffi – book blurb…

April 20, 2018
#AtoZChallenge Inspiring quotes
Quirky Quotes to Make You Smile

Quirky is always better when it comes to quotes. Meeting an unexpected twist in a traditional quote is welcome, right? Today, I bring you some of the quirkiest quotes to make…

April 19, 2018
#AtoZChallenge Mindful Living parenting Wednesday Wisdom
Parenting without Pressure #WednesdayWisdom

A retired teacher and a corporate executive lived next to each other. Both had gardens. The retired teacher watered the plants gently when required while the executive was enthusiastically looked after…

April 18, 2018
#AtoZChallenge Book Review Mindful Living personal development
Oola for Women

Oola for Women—How to Balance the 7 Key Areas of Life to Have Less Stress, More Purpose, and Reveal the Greatness within You is an inspiring book by Dave Braun, Troy…

April 17, 2018
#AtoZChallenge Mindful Living parenting
Nature Deficit Disorder. Are you at risk?

Are you and your children spending enough time in nature? Or are you stuck indoors or glued to your devices? You could develop Nature Deficit Disorder. It is never too late…

April 16, 2018
#AtoZChallenge relationships
My Mom and I

Dear Mi, When I think back to the times we spent together, I can’t help but smile and occasionally burst into laughter. Your sense of humor was so very charming and…

April 14, 2018