Happy Friyay to you you! Last day of Term 3 for all the NSW public school kiddlets, so two weeks of freeeeedom awaits them. During the second week of hols (4 - 10 October), we're off on a family holiday to the beach. I've got a delicious holiday planned for Maxabella loves... too. A week of outstanding writers blogging about "What my children have taught me about myself", all culminating in a fab giveaway on Friday... so stay tuned, I'll remind you throughout next week!!
I've learned a lot this week... but check out number one before you settle in.
1. So hard to find the time to read my massively long posts when there are so many other blogs to visit in the frenzy that is Friday. So in future I'm going to try not to learn so much.
2. Amazingly, it is possible to be funny and stylish at the same time. Who knew? Check out Woogy's abode featured by Louise at Table Tonic. Love your style, Woogy. Love Louise's blog too!
3. And then there were four reminded me that it makes no difference what your carb / protein / fat ratio is, just so long as you keep that kilojoules input less than your output, you'll lose weight. I think the reason people think high-protein diets work is that you're just cutting out an entire food group so you're actually eating less.
4. A good way to help children deal with teasing is to let them know that they can't choose what other people are going to say about them, but they can choose how they are going to let others' make them feel. I actually think this is the sentiment behind the schoolyard chant "sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me". I'm not going to let your silly words hurt me, say them all you like.
5. Whether you work outside the home full-time, part-time or no-time, it's important to remember that this is your life and no-one can tell you how to live it best for you. So if you're stressed out and not coping, have a big think about what you can do to make things better. Ask for help, just say no, switch things up, live on less and make your life the best fit for you and your family it can possibly be.
I hope you had a great week. Did you learn anything to share?
PS - I've started a Saturday Grateful linky, so swing by tomorrow if you'd like to join in.
PPS - Head on over to Lori's for your weekly floggers with other fabulous bloggers.
PPS - Head on over to Lori's for your weekly floggers with other fabulous bloggers.
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