Going for gold!

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Melissa Madsen

With 2022 around the corner, you might be sitting on the fence.. about a personal or business decision. Well it’s time to take that step and make a choice. Let’s head into 2022 with clarit... Read More

Visiting Home

Posted on November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 by Melissa Madsen

When thinking about this blog post, how could “visiting home” mean so many different things.. As the journey of immigration continues to unfold, you learn what the meaning of home really i... Read More

Yes, I’ve been MIA!

Posted on November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 by Melissa Madsen

Is it just me or has this year flown by? Perhaps it’s the last 2 years that feel like a blur really. Life has been chopped, changed and turned upside down – this regulation, that guideline... Read More

Insta-fab

Posted on April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 by Melissa Madsen

I often get asked about my Instagram feed, the filters I use and how I put it all together.. I think Instagram is a space where we can be creative, I enjoy planning my feed – the colour flow and... Read More

Valentines with your kids!

Posted on February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 by Melissa Madsen

Nothing brings me more joy than sharing special days / occasions with our kiddies. I love making an effort for those I love and care about. Valentines is the perfect excuse to show those in your house... Read More

Open letter to a special friend / family member who has immigrated

Posted on November 15, 2020November 15, 2020 by Melissa Madsen

My special.. Where do I begin? I’m sorry I didn’t realise what immigration means.. how could I, when I’m dealing with the grief of you not being around any more.. well, you are, but you ar... Read More

Lockdown vol 1

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 by Melissa Madsen

Breathe…. take a deep breath in… and out… As I sit down to write this, that’s exactly what I’m currently telling myself. It’s 15:10, the sun in shining and its a chilly Spring day in Repto... Read More

In a period of waiting

Posted on June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 by Melissa Madsen

We all seem to find ourselves in some sort of waiting period; waiting to go back to work, waiting for normality or life as we once knew it, waiting for healing and restoration, waiting for schools to ... Read More

Our home, our school

Posted on June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 by Melissa Madsen

Today marks an important day for many. 1 June 2020. While many families see parents going back to work or children going back to school, we too had the option of sending our eldest daughter back. Howe... Read More

Focus On The Fruit

Posted on May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 by Melissa Madsen

At present, we find ourselves in a space which is generally more quiet on the exterior of our four walls than usual – something we’ve all had to adjust to. Life in the Madsen home has been... Read More

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The Best You'll Be

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