The short answer to that is, it can’t. We all know the world is drowning in plastic. However, opening the conversation about a speck of plastic really can help save the world. This is how one tiny speck of plastic, smaller than my little fingernail, is doing just that.
Want to keep the kids delighted during the school holidays, without breaking the budget? It can be a challenging task if the weather is too wet and cold for outdoor play and you want to limit their time in front of screens. Why not plan a few creative projects to do with them? Don’t know
Kids have boundless energy and no matter how we adore them, that animation can be a daunting thing when school holidays loom. Parents, grandparents and others who care for these little dynamos for full days (and sometimes nights) are tasked with the job of keeping them entertained while ensuring their safety and still
What do Marilyn Monroe, Thomas Edison, JK Rowling, Walt Disney, Jennifer Brickner and Steven King have in common? They didn’t use the word ‘can’t’ – possibly the most dangerous word in the English language. How can a little four letter word be so dangerous, you might ask.
It all began with a visit to a son’s house. He made us delicious coffee from his machine and casually asked how often we used the coffee pod machine he had given us. When we revealed it was reserved for special occasions, he advised us to make it more accessible. And that’s when a
Ever told yourself you’ll be happy when ……? You’re not alone. Most of us have felt that way at some stage. Why wait? We can all choose happiness right now, regardless of what is going on around us. That may sound flippant if you’re feeling depressed right now, but these happiness hacks are
Top of the morning to you, and welcome to another Wacky Workshops project, St Patrick’s Day crafts. These fun and easy projects use a minimum of materials – most of which you probably have on hand. As an added bonus, there is a free, printable maze. You will find the download link at
Do you remember learning something at school and wondering how it would ever serve you in adult life? For me it was algebra. I could understand the necessity of learning to add, subtract, multiply and divide, but I couldn’t imagine a life that would require me knowing algebra. And looking back, I haven’t used
I love you. It’s true. Though I may not have met you or connected with you, in a universal sense, I love you. I love you because you are part of the intricate web that makes up the Universe. Just thinking and writing those words makes me smile. I feel a sense of
Do you love to go the extra mile for people? I do. It’s a matter of pride for me. However, when you do it consistently and it regularly goes unnoticed, you can find yourself running out of steam. There is a fine line between going the extra mile and being taken for a ride.
