Rainbow Rice Activities and How to Make It

Jul 12

I was first inspired to make rainbow rice after seeing it on Bianca’s A Little Delightful blog HERE late last year. It was on my gunnadoo list for a while (OK many months!), but after having so much fun and success with colouring pasta, I couldn’t wait to give it a go. It really is very easy and not much different to colouring the pasta. Simply start by...

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Swell Sculpture Festival Currumbin

Sep 22

We were fortunate enough to have timed our holiday with the Swell Sculpture Festival at Currumbin. It was a lovely way to spend an afternoon, walking along the beach and engaging in these captivating scultpures on the foreshore. Swell Sculpture Festival Director Natasha Edwards said, “Swell is well established and recognised as a major cultural arts event in...

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Saving Space with a Chalk Board!

Jul 25

I am all about de-cluttering at the moment. The less “stuff” I have, the better I feel. One of the benefits of de-cluttering is that the house starts to feel a little bigger, and I am now more conscious of choosing items that don’t take up more room than necessary. One example is our chalkboard and whiteboard stand. My kids have always loved drawing...

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Uncovering the Artist Within

May 30

One day a week, every Monday, is Mummy and Katie day. It is our only day of the week when we get to spend time together (with Lucy!), and her brother and sister don’t disturb us. I love this time. I see a different side to her than on other days. When she is one of four, she is tough, resilient, cheeky, competitive, boisterous and energetic. When she is with just...

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The Pressure of Passion

Mar 25

I truly believe that every person on this earth has a purpose and a passion. And if we are very very lucky then that passion is very closely linked with their purpose. What is my purpose? What is your purpose? How do we know that we are living the life we should be? The more I think about it, the more pressure I feel. Because I don’t want my life to be wasted. I...

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