Category Archives: Quality time

Dining Room Echoes After Decluttering

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Do you find that once you clear the items that shouldn’t be there, the room not only feels clean and clear but it also echoes? I believe that it’s because there is less stuff to absorb the sound. Being the … Continue reading →

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Facing my fear of cycling!

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Sandra Madeira

My partner kindly bought me a brand new bike the Christmas before last and until yesterday it has spent 20 months in the garage! My fear of riding a bike stems back from childhood (whilst visiting relatives in Canada) when … Continue reading →

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Time with the children individually

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Sandra Madeira

Today it was my youngest daughter’s birthday and we bought her a Maxi Micro scooter.  I decided to take her out on it by herself and spend some time with her; she loved having my undivided attention.  I then took my … Continue reading →

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Batteries set to ‘recharge’

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Sandra Madeira

I have split this blog into two parts ‘batteries empty’ and ‘batteries on recharge’.  Up until today, I’d had ‘one of those weeks’ where everything has felt too much.  Fortunately I have just over a week off work now which I am … Continue reading →

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Birthday surprises

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Sandra Madeira

Hi If you were able to read yesterday’s blog you will have learnt that today I turned 41 (great age!). I was brought a cup of tea in bed this morning with my presents. Within half an hour of opening … Continue reading →

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Weekend fun again!

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Sandra Madeira

Hi Last weekend was another busy one and very tiring.  My daughters woke up very early on Saturday morning and the first thing my five year old said was ‘mummy we have a lot to do today!’ which I must … Continue reading →

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After a lazy start to Saturday…

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Sandra Madeira

Good evening   I just couldn’t get going this morning which is unlike me and I was able to walk around the house not worrying about the mess everywhere.  Every room had stuff all over the floor, including toys, clothes, … Continue reading →

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