My current reading list
Being at home with children, while the days sometimes feel long and repetitive, I actually have less time than ever because my time is not my own. Recently I have been yearning for more time to read, and these are the things that helped me find it:
On my To Do list today
I’ve created a Zoe at Home page on Facebook. Now I have a place where I can share what is happening on the blog, and also share some of the great links I come across on the web. Continue reading
Although we were very nervous, we were quietly confident the day we bought our house at auction. But the whole experience taught me that auction is not the way to sell a property. Let me explain…
When you walk into a junk shop full of one-dollar items, it’s tempting to just buy everything you see. But to buy well, I think it pays to set a few limits. Here are my tips: Continue reading
This is a story about knowing exactly what you want, doing your homework and seizing the moment when it comes. Continue reading
Tip: sweep the toys into a pile before picking them up.
When I left hospital with my first baby, a nurse advised, “forget the housework for the next few weeks. Just focus on your family.” Forget the housework?! There’s no way I could focus mindfully on my child while my house goes to rack and ruin.
I’m very happy to reveal my latest home DIY project! Our bedroom is tiny, but I wanted to make it a space where I could do my hair and make-up but also write in my journal and do a little work on the computer. Continue reading
I don’t know how I managed to turn my kids into coffee snobs: perhaps they’ve had one too many baby-cinos! So we decided to make a play café in one of their bedrooms. Continue reading
“Honey, let’s rearrange the furniture!” is probably the last thing a man wants to hear when he comes home from work on a Friday afternoon. But my husband always embraces my schemes and ideas no matter how wacky, which is why I love him so! Continue reading
The first time I set foot in this house, it was the view from the living room window that won me over. The real estate agent could see I was ‘sold’ and immediately stopped talking so I could take it in. The house is small, but it’s the view that makes it feel spacious. Continue reading
