Category Archives: Quality of life

And now, an old Youtube clip.

Posted on February 16, 2017 by

  Financial post: Well worth watching. Grab a coffee and settle in! I started the morning in such a productive way, getting so many things done before work, so I thought I’d keep the ball rolling and actually write a blog … Continue reading →

Posted in Quality of life, School | 3 Comments

Skinflint Sunday: is it time for another nanna nap?

Posted on January 1, 2017 by

Well, Christmas has come and gone, and it was as wonderful as always. In the week between it and new year’s I’ve read 9 novels, slept many nanna naps and seen quite a few Dr Phil shows. I also discovered … Continue reading →

Posted in backyard beach, holidays, pets, Quality of life, Skinflint | 5 Comments

So this happened…

Posted on November 20, 2016 by

Read this post to see where it all started. Milly has a lot to answer for, though anyone who ever thinks I won’t attain a goal once I set it… is an idiot. Once I met Milly I asked her … Continue reading →

Posted in pets, Quality of life | 3 Comments

Skinflint Sunday: Long-term goals keep you going.

Posted on August 13, 2016 by

Look at Jeffrey in the corner. He’s airborne! He loves his David22. We’re now in our fifth month at the new place and I’m loving it. I used to say nothing short of dynamite would get me from my old … Continue reading →

Posted in pets, Quality of life | 1 Comment

Setting a (slightly) new course.

Posted on August 8, 2016 by

I know I haven’t been posting here a lot, but there’s been a fair bit going on behind the scenes. I’ve come to a few decisions, re-set some major goals and now I’m heading forth to conquer them. The biggest … Continue reading →

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Skinflint Sunday: Days filled with little achievements.

Posted on July 17, 2016 by

It’s been over a month since I last posted and a lot has gone on. I’m about to have lunch and then whip down to the beach with Jeffrey before I insult him with with a bath, but I thought … Continue reading →

Posted in balance, Children., knitting, memories, pets, Quality of life, Skinflint | 3 Comments

Getting tired of them yet?

Posted on June 3, 2016 by

This was the walk last night after work. Thermomix recipe: Seed Bread GF and vegan. 🙂

Posted in Quality of life | 6 Comments

Getting the house into shape.

Posted on May 27, 2016 by

I wasn’t sure what to do with my Staffordshire dogs that Scott tracked down for me when I was in Europe last year. The new house doesn’t have a fireplace. Still, I think this is a nice solution – the … Continue reading →

Posted in balance, Children., decorating, pets, Quality of life, thermomix | 9 Comments

From the other side…

Posted on April 29, 2016 by

Jeffrey wasn’t quite sure what was going on, but he decided to help me anyway. It was 19 years since I moved into this house and I’d forgotten just how much STUFF we owned. And this is from a family … Continue reading →

Posted in Children., gardening, pets, Quality of life, renovating | 9 Comments

Busy busy…

Posted on March 13, 2016 by

I’m still blogging… just in my head; not actually on the keyboard. Moving in around 2 weeks. My year 12s are performing their play ‘Alice in Wnderland’ this week. No long weeknd for Ms Frogdancer! We’ve been rehearsing for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Quality of life | 7 Comments