yesterday

marked the end of term one
& to celebrate i packed a picnic lunch, change of clothes for my school girl, bathers & towels just in case & we enjoyed making the most of the melbourne sunshine & warmth. it was the perfect way to start relaxing & getting into the groove of the school holidays!







last week we made a list of 'things to do' {like go to the library, ice cream shop, movies} cut them into strips & have placed them in a bowl. on the days we don't have plans already the girls can choose a piece of paper from the bowl & that decides what we will do that day!

what are your hot tips for making the most of the school holidays?

in the picture {march} black & white




this months self portrait theme is black & white. so here is my entry of me.


previous months self portraits january. february

52 Weeks of Grateful: Chit-chat



Last week I was all about the click-clack, this week it's the chit-chat. I am nothing if not musical.


I went out to the launch of the Kidspot Top 50 Bloggers Awards on Wednesday night. It was so kind of them to invite me and I had such a lovely evening meeting bubbly, brilliant, beautiful bloggers (check them out!). I am not a 'shy' person by any stretch of the imagination, but I can be very self-conscious about my larger-than-life personality and appearance. Consequently, heading out to a party is not something I particularly relish, but I so enjoy myself when I'm there.


The thing I find hard at parties is all that small talk. I find small talk really awkward. I was definitely the kid tucked into a dark corner having a 'D&M' at parties, rather than the social butterfly flitting from group to group. Do people 'D&M' in the dark anymore? Ah, the eighties.


But, this week I'm grateful for...


224. Chit-chat - it has it's place after all. How marvellous to share a little moment here and there with so many wonderful bloggers. However, the temptation to launch into a serious discussion about something I had read on their blogs was almost too much to bear!


225. A night out - always nice to smarten up and paint a little merriment on.


226. Flats - every time I venture out in heels, I am always grateful for flats. Why totter painfully when you could run with abandon?



Come over and say 'hi' at Kidspot. 'Cos this week I'm also grateful for music... and particularly singing. Yep, I kinda sing. Kinda. 

Join our Grateful community by adding your post to the list below (please add a link back to our list here or at Kidspot). Visit some of the other lovely link-ups - it's a beautiful way to spend a little time. Oh, and it would be lovely if everyone visited a few of the 'late arrivals'  to the list each week... it's sad to be late and not get any love, don't you think?





[Image by LinkyQ found on Deviant Art]

A Shining Day

It was Friday morning. I had worked a 15 hour day and then only got 3 hours sleep. I was grumpy. I didn't want to get up and I especially didn't want to get up and go straight into work (missing my gym session) to look after 2 boys all day!  As I got to work I opened up Instagram. Instagram always makes me smile. I love seeing all my beautiful friends pictures. It's like a little window into their lives and I love being able to share their journey. Today...well today was different. The picture I saw was on a whole other level. This picture took my breath away.

( Photo taken by 'arronw' )

 It hit me. It reached right into my core and made my heart smile. This picture is an absolutely amazing example of pure beauty. If I could describe my life right now, my thoughts, my feelings, my outlook on life...it would be this picture. No matter how grey or gloomy the word may seem you must ALWAYS look for the shinning light. It's there. It is always there. No matter what the situation or how you feel you must always try to let it go, let the light shine and make your heart smile. Thank You Arron! You truly made my day!

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 Now it's Friday evening and I am home by 7.00pm and EXTREMELY ready for a 4 day weekend!
Check out my view driving home! It was magnificent! Completely magical! A full rainbow and oh so bright!
It's picturesque beauty was there from the city, all the way home! Just that extra little reminder that no matter how grey the skies are there is ALWAYS beauty shinning bright for you!


Have a beautiful weekend everyone! 
Keep smiling and searching for that shinning light and rainbow!

x S.K.K x

Ombre Marshmallows

There has been lots of talk about the gorgeous ombre marshmallows that Jacki from Blissfully Sweet Cakes made for the easter table I put together for the My Little Jedi Magazine.  Not only did they look amazing I can tell you they tasted delicious - here is the recipe so you can make your own!





Images & Styleing: Sweet Style
Recipe: Blissfully Sweet Cakes

Leanne
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