Well, Christmas is nearly upon us and I'm signing off for the week while our family spends quality time together. We have a big Church long table Christmas dinner tonight to attend too, a Christmas eve service to attend, lights still to see, crackers to make and no doubt there will be a few trips to the beach. Christmas will be a simple day here with some Aussie prawns, BBQ and salad, cheese/nibbles, Australian ham off the bone and a pavlova. There will be a few gifts under the tree, phone calls to family and perhaps a picnic at the beach if the weather permits. The dogs will get a nice bone and we will play board games and relax to Christmas movies and music.
A cool change has come in today and we are all feeling much happier and more relaxed. I'll be the first to admit the recent dry heat makes this heavily pregnant Mama bear somewhat growly. However, the yurt has had all its windows opened up and we have a couple of awnings to set up still as there is a little rain predicted over the coming week. Frustratingly, each time we look at the forecast the amount of rain predicted seem to get downgraded. It's looking more and more like dry thunderstorms, which are not ideal considering the brown and crispy nature of the landscape. We went for a bushwalk the other day and even the understory in the pockets of rainforest is gone.
May the new year bring lots of rain throughout the country.
I wish you all a safe and merry Christmas dear readers. Thank you for your ongoing support, encouragement and interest in our journey towards living a simpler life.
Much love,
Emma
xx
A Simple Living Journey: The path less travelled
As we enter a new year, it can be helpful to reflect the life we live and the changes we want to make amidst the noisy marketing that exists at this time of year. Here is an older blog post I hope will help you remember to follow the beat of your own drum.
Treading My Own Path: Donating gifts
A helpful path for those on a path to less.
Joshua Becker: 7 signs you shouldn't buy another christmas gift
ABC: Going zero waste in regional Queensland
An Aussie mother trying to reduce waste in rural Australia.
Vogue: sustainability 2020s circular fashion and textile recycling
I feel like this kind of fashion is going to be out of my price range, and that the consumer market would have to have a complete overhaul. But it's an interesting concept none the less. I hope it moves forward.
A cool change has come in today and we are all feeling much happier and more relaxed. I'll be the first to admit the recent dry heat makes this heavily pregnant Mama bear somewhat growly. However, the yurt has had all its windows opened up and we have a couple of awnings to set up still as there is a little rain predicted over the coming week. Frustratingly, each time we look at the forecast the amount of rain predicted seem to get downgraded. It's looking more and more like dry thunderstorms, which are not ideal considering the brown and crispy nature of the landscape. We went for a bushwalk the other day and even the understory in the pockets of rainforest is gone.
May the new year bring lots of rain throughout the country.
I wish you all a safe and merry Christmas dear readers. Thank you for your ongoing support, encouragement and interest in our journey towards living a simpler life.
Much love,
Emma
xx
A Simple Living Journey: The path less travelled
As we enter a new year, it can be helpful to reflect the life we live and the changes we want to make amidst the noisy marketing that exists at this time of year. Here is an older blog post I hope will help you remember to follow the beat of your own drum.
Treading My Own Path: Donating gifts
A helpful path for those on a path to less.
Joshua Becker: 7 signs you shouldn't buy another christmas gift
ABC: Going zero waste in regional Queensland
An Aussie mother trying to reduce waste in rural Australia.
Vogue: sustainability 2020s circular fashion and textile recycling
I feel like this kind of fashion is going to be out of my price range, and that the consumer market would have to have a complete overhaul. But it's an interesting concept none the less. I hope it moves forward.
