July 2010

My Style 25 July: Brown and Black and Fashion Trends

July 30, 2010

I don’t follow fashion trends. I wear what I like and what suits me. If I like what’s ‘in’ then I guess I’m in. If not, then I’ll just be a out-of-date me. Black and Brown? It’s so 2009 apparently. My husband and I had three children while we students (not sure how we survived, but we did), so I know all [...]

I Didn’t Clean The Kitchen Last Night

July 27, 2010

Are you sufficiently horrified? This is the sight I woke to this morning. The Husband (I like calling him that) had been on-call for 60 hours and he stumbled home last night, absolutely exhausted. He fell into the chair, and I could tell, he just couldn’t move, let alone talk. I felt like dropping myself; however, seeing him [...]

Reading With Expression

July 24, 2010

Welcome Bug in a Book readers! Reading with Expression (Children aged 0-6) Reading with expression is a key to enjoyable read-aloud time with young children. Drawing from my experience as a children’s book consultant and reading to my own children, I’ve learnt how to get the most out of every picture book; to make it [...]

Theme It: Dr Seuss

July 24, 2010

Obviously, I’m not the only one who loves the writing and art of Dr Seuss. Look at all this cool stuff I’ve found! Oh! The Places You’ll Go! From shoes to wall stickers; from rare books to a big striped hat; come into the world of Dr Seuss. Quirky . Fun . Imaginative . Intriguing . Mysterious . [...]

Nature Hunt

July 23, 2010

Chatting over a coffee without interruptions is a thing of the past for mothers with young children. Does that mean ’doing coffee’ stops? Of course not! My sister and I often meet at a park with take-away coffee. We keep our children busy doing a nature hunt, gathering and bringing back bits and pieces they’ve found around us. It keeps their hands and [...]

Instilling Fear

July 22, 2010

My attitude towards fear? I force myself to face it. If I’m fearful, I throw myself in the path of that fear so I’m compelled to conquer it. My attitude towards fear is definitely the “get back on the horse” approach. My faith in God and love of a challenge helps motivate me. I love watching my [...]

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