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I heard it said once that if you stand for nothing you will fall for anything. I think that’s an extremely powerful statement. I know in my own life there have been moments and situations that I have been saved from, simply because I knew [...]
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With our children heading back to school, returning to the routine of drop-offs, pick-ups, packed lunches and homework is a daily challenge.
To help with the balancing act, we’ve put together a weekly planner for you to download, print out and stick on the fridge. We’re hoping it will help you to stay organised and keep [...]
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I was inspired to write this article after reading Belinda’s post about her 40th birthday and my experience with my extended family this past weekend. I hope you enjoy.
In my house, I have a piece of art depicting a beautiful tree with extraordinary branches and gorgeous shades of green. This picture hangs by my front [...]
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Those of us with school-aged children and those who have walked through those years know full well how it feels when you hear sentences like, “Hey mom, I forgot to tell you that tomorrow morning we have to dress like pilgrims and bring home-made bread and lemonade to school,” or, “Do you remember, I volunteered [...]
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Well, here’s something that came to me and made me smile. After reading, I knew we needed to post it on the blog. You may have received it too and, if so, no apologies because it is DEFINITELY WORTH THE READ. Whether you’ve seen it once, twice or seventy-eight times, it hits home in some [...]
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As promised I am providing my TWITTER friends with the quick and easy dinner recipe I made last night. I was celebrating because my oven was finally fixed (after 1 month of waiting for a part to arrive……..urgh!). Repair man left and I was ready, apron on pan in one hand and chicken in the [...]
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Well friends, for those of you who listened to my radio show this morning (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/susanjsohn) I promised my simple and very yummy Thai green curry recipe. This recipe is easy, very cost effective and great to serve either as a nice family dinner or for guests.
To jazz up your table, you could light a couple [...]
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Every once in a while I come across a recipe that receives extraordinary applause. This Beer Can Chicken is one of those such recipes.
The other day I was at swimming and was chatting with my new friend, Lindsay. Our conversation moved, like any mum-to-mum Tuesday morning conversation, towards dinner and what was on offer in [...]
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Well friends, Christmas is just around the corner and what a special time of year it is. I love the carols, the storefront displays, the crisp feeling of excitement in the air and the smell of Christmas baking in our homes.
For our family, we have a number of traditions that we have either adopted or [...]
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Well friends, the festive season is in front of us. The baking has started, the parties are underway, well-wrapped gifts are finding their way under the tree and that sense of wonder and excitement is in the air.
Christmas is that one time of the year when somehow we all find it within ourselves to lay [...]
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