Welcome to ten on ten! On the 10th of each month I share 10 photos from our family life. I know I am a bit late sharing this post but I am sure you can forgive me!
The heat was intense, it was a welcome relief when the weather turned. The sky grew dark, loud claps of thunder echoed through the sky and lightening could be seen in the distance.Read More »
Welcome to ten on ten! On the 10th of each month I share 10 photos from our family life.
Spring is here and the weather is warming up so we have been making the most of it.
Welcome to ten on ten! On the 10th of each month I share 10 photos from our family life.
I was craving some time in nature, a craving I have on a regular basis. We filled up the picnic basket with goodies, put the kayaks on the roof of the car and set off.
Our first stop was Bells Rapids which is located in the Swan Valley. The children lead the way so of course we were scrambling over rocks and taking every trail that caught their eye.
I have read to my children since the day they were born. Now they are a little bit older they have a real love of books. We enjoy snuggling on the old rocking chair in the corner of the lounge room, reading books with the sun streaming through the window. It is a time I cherish as I feel really connected to my children.
Our house is full of children’s books, the bookshelf is over following. There are so many books to choose from however my little ones are always drawn to books about nature.Read More »
Nature play has so many benefits for children but what about us adults? When I am surrounded by nature I feel calmer, my mind clears and my body relaxes.
My mood changes when I am in nature and I have a relaxed state of mind. I don’t even realise that I feel stressed yet I can feel my body relax, the tightness around my chest and shoulders disappears. My body relaxes and I finally I feel like I can breathe.
I have come up with a list of things you can do when you are in nature to help you feel better. Help you feel calmer and relaxed, even if it is just a a few minutes.Read More »
We love getting the children outdoors playing in nature and camping. Ever since they were babies we have been taking them camping. Often we camp in the winter months, the temperature during the day in Western Australia is pretty mild. However the mornings and late afternoons can get a little chilly!Read More »
Continually I am hearing that Australian children are not exercising enough and not spending enough time outdoors. No more than two hours of screen time a day is recommended however only a third of our children are meeting this recommendation. Children who spend more time outside tend to be more physically active and less likely to be overweight.Read More »
As soon as this book Hello Nature arrived in the mail JJ was off with the book under arm and a magnifying glass in her hand. In search of bugs, spiders, plants and anything else she could find in our backyard. For the past few weeks she has been obsessed with the book and wanting to go on bush walks or to the beach to look for items in her book.Read More »
Uralla Wildlife Sanctuary is a non for profit organisation dedicated to take care of injured and orphaned wildlife.
The sanctuary is secluded and set on 150 acres in the middle of a nature reserve at Perillup in the South West of Western Australia.Read More »
Dixie handed me a wrapped small square box for my birthday. When I opened it I was confused to find some surfboard wax as I was expecting a necklace I had been eyeing off. It was then revealed to me that I had a surf lesson booked in Denmark, Western Australia.
Arriving at Ocean Beach I was excited and nervous. My last attempt at surfing was in Bali and I fractured my foot so I was hoping that this lesson would have a better outcome.Read More »
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