Author Archives: Jacinta

Sleeping babes, A Good Book and A Beautiful Sunset

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Jacinta

I had one of those rare afternoons, where I found myself with a book in hand, well to be precise, a kindle book on my phone, in hand and two sleeping children.  An hour to myself, such a precious and … Continue reading →

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Back to School

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Jacinta

Today was Scarlett’s first day back at school for 2011.  She is in grade 2 this year.  She attends a lovely Steiner/Waldorf school.  She was quite excited to be starting back.  My dad briefly dropped in to see her off … Continue reading →

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Speaking Up For Your Children

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Jacinta

How many times have you found yourself in a situation where someone has acted inappropriately towards your children or children in your care?  What I mean by inappropriate is a adult has taken it upon themselves to threaten your child … Continue reading →

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A Weekend of Fun

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Jacinta

We have had a busy, but fun weekend.  Friday was spent at the Melbourne Museum.  We decided to travel in by train which is well over an hours trip, but the kids had the best time and amused themselves well. … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Jacinta

An idea via Soulemama {this moment} – A Friday ritual.  A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Feel free to leave … Continue reading →

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One of Those Days

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Jacinta

A full on day = self-saucing chocolate pudding + cream. Of course it was washed down with a cup of tea. My soul is revived.  I know I can face tomorrow now.  I will post the recipe soon, I promise, … Continue reading →

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Fairies in our Garden

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Jacinta

Our afternoon was spent outside planting a new passionfruit vine, weeding and building a fairy house.  Well actually, Scarlett was the fairy house builder.  I think it is the most wonderful creation.  Scarlett built the fairy house the other week … Continue reading →

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Tuna and Fresh Tomato Pasta

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Jacinta

I made this up for Greg and I the other day.  I felt it was blog worthy. Ingredients: Serves 2-3 people 4 cups cooked pasta 1 small tin tuna, drained (approx 90-100g, I prefer tuna in oil) 1 tomato, diced … Continue reading →

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My Littlest Helper

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Jacinta

Our sweet little poppet Jairah isn’t interested in toys, no, just give him something like a vacuum and he is one happy chap.  He spent about half an hour today taking it apart and putting it back together.  One of … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Jacinta

An idea via Soulemama {this moment} – A Friday ritual.  A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Feel free to … Continue reading →

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