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 busy, fun, chaotic, educational, loving, frustrating and testing. We've all been stretched and pushed to extend more grace…
Sunday's are all about lazy mornings, kids church and praise and worship in our home. This was so needed this past Sunday! We did communion as a family, and specifically prayed for all the Mommy's who find themselves juggling the pressures of work and expanding their childrens IQ. I can honestly sum up last week…
Even though I've always been an organised person, I entered a whole new ball game when I left South Africa and found my self in a little village in the English countryside, with no support. Stripped of every helping hand I had previously, and likely taken for granted at the time (even though I've always…
As recently seen on my instagram, I challenged myself in the kitchen - both budget wise as well as creatively. I've never been the type of cook to see ingredients and bring them to life without the guidance of A. my mom or B. a recipe. Because I'm super busy, I need easy, quick, healthy…
Finally... I feel like I'm breaking my silence to a certain extent. How have so many months gone by without a blog post? I know most of us are shocked to know we're in September already, and the stores are itching to display their Christmas decor & specials.. but honestly, time waits for no one.…
Throughout my life, I think I’ve experienced it all; the bullying, the back-stabbing, the good influences and the bad ones too. I have experienced feeling out in the best of friends' presence (literally being left out of things or ignored). That being said, this blog post isn’t about all those things nor those experiences, perhaps…
In our household, it just so happens that all of our birthdays are within a couple of weeks of one another. Lloyd’s birthday is 13 June, Luke’s 15 June, mine 5 July, Isabella 31 July and Sofia a mere 6 weeks later on the 8th of September. Phew! For this OCD mamma, the only thing…
Due to our busy household, preparation is key. Well, vital really. As I’m the planner in the house (by that i mean; a type A personality - let me just get real with you haha). I’m constantly thinking of ways to improve, either my personal productivity, or that of the household. One of the…
As the time draws nearer to celebrate Mother’s Day, so many things come to my mind. I think about my Mom and the amazing example she has been to my brother and I when we were growing up. A true picture of selflessness - always rooting for us on the side of the cricket pitch…
It is often said that abs are made in the kitchen :) that's our philosophy at least... Let me rephrase - we have no option but to believe that. Both Lloyd and I used to be avid gym goers, until our kiddies came along. Now we never know what a night may throw at us…