One Big Sunshine Spritzer: August 2015

My Soul Sings #12...

12:46 AM

Today I am grateful for...

** rain and sunshine.

We have had both this week and I am grateful for both!

** great TV shows like The Voice!

I have absolutely thoroughly enjoyed this season - my faves right from the beginning were Caleb Jago-Ward, Ellie Drennan, Joe Moore, Nathan Hawes and they all got really far! So stoked Ellie won - she has been absolutely flawless the whole way through and I think she is gonna go super far!

But Joe - he's the real deal. I really enjoy his voice, his energy, his presence on stage, his musicality.

The whole lot have been remarkable. It's been so awesome to watch.

The Voice 2015 has set the bar way high for future series I think!

** togetherness.

I love it when hubby, the girls and I do stuff together. Like, yesterday, we went into town and took the girls to the new park that has opened up on the foreshore. It's really good. Miss J's fave was the hurdy-gurdy and Miss K's favourite part was some climby dome that she would scoot into and pretend she was a cat. Meow ;-)

Love imagination!

** growth.

I love watching my kids make new discoveries and start making more sense of the world around them.

** moments.

I had a talk to my eldest this week as I was walking her to school.

She said how much her little sister is so funny. Sometimes annoying.

I responded with 'yes, everyone has their moments'.

She inquired as to what I meant by that.

I was, then, able to explain to her about moments and that people can experience negative feelings and moments and sometimes positive ones too.

Our lives are made up of many moments, good and bad - we need to let every moment be meaningful and live every moment with purpose, positivity and gusto!

Enjoy the journey.

** freshness.

We are going into a new week. I love the idea of a new page, a somewhat fresh start.

Tomorrow is fresh; with no mistakes in it.

As heard in Anne of Green Gables...one of my all-time fave movies :-)

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Well, take care lovelies.

Enjoy the week ahead.

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

Blogs

Linky Loves...

7:00 AM

Sharing is Caring right!?!

Enjoy this week's dose of...

1. I absolutely LOVE THIS SPACE!

2. Oh YEAH! Now THIS is my kinda wedding dance! haha!

3. How to tell your own story.

4. Cute coaster idea by Kellie HERE! I love donuts!!

5. I absolutely ADORE these gorgeous new camera bags by Epiphanie and Ali Edwards!! That charcoal one is calling my name!

Well, that's all for this week folks!
Enjoy your weekend :-)

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

My Soul Sings

My Soul Sings #11...

10:44 PM

Today I am grateful for...

** being a part of the ambulance team here in my local area.

** celebrating my husband's birthday today. Thirty-five years young :-)

** a bike ride. Short but sweet. I love the fresh air on my face.

** the chance to relax and have a good laugh!

** the fact that I had PawPaw ointment in my cupboard. Little K burnt her finger on a sparkler tonight and she screamed the house down. Thankfully the ointment did the trick and took the burny bite away so she could sleep. Phew!

** Skype. Talked to my fam in Tassie and Mt Isa today. Always good to catch up.

** being Aussie. I do love this land and the way we talk - the Aussie lingo really is so entertaining and amusing.

This video cracks me up...

** for the possibilities a new week can bring.

What are you grateful for??

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

Blogs

Linky Loves...

7:00 AM

Hello OBSS readers!

And a warm welcome to any new visitors to my neck of the internet woods :-)

Here is your weekly dose of...

1. Brooke Saward from World of Wanderlust lists the 'top 25 Best Destinations in the World' as per Trip Advisor. Quite a few of these are on my travel list.

2. I wanted a scarf pattern that basically snugged my neck - and I FOUND THIS!

3. Hmmm...Europe is looking even more attractive to travel!!

4. Here are the hottest baby names in 2015 - would you name your baby any of these??

There's quite a few I actually like...not that I'm having anymore babies!!

5. Sometimes the difference between coping and falling to pieces in a crisis comes down to RESILIENCE...it has a massive impact on managing the negative side to life and we would all benefit from building resilience, not only in our own lives but also in our children's lives.

This article gives some simple strategies for turning adversity into an asset.

Enjoy your weekend.

Take care!

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

My Soul Sings

My Soul Sings #10...

12:01 AM

This week I am grateful for...

** Safe travels. I've been away for a week for appointments and such and everything has gone quite well - apart from the anxiety attack when we hit the city, oh, and the growth being cut off my uvula, and the camera probe stuffed down my nostrils, and now on meds for chronic sinusitis...but I'm alive. And I'm grateful for that ;-) LOL!

I've actually had a really enjoyable week.

** A night away with my husband, at the...Parmelia Hilton!!!

He has surely spoilt me.

** To watch Pitch Perfect again! Gosh I love that movie!

** RETAIL THERAPY! who doesn't really!?! hehe

** The chance to have some me-time, some self-reflection, basically just some time to actually think properly, no other voices in my head for abit. Ya know what I mean!?

** My girls being able to have some quality time with their Grandma and Grandad.

** Finding the cutest, yummiest Greek restaurant - thanks to the keen eye of J-babe who gave me a ride to Perth. Eight or so hours in the car and we deserved that awesome meal - that food really did make an impression on me. Can't stop thinking about it! hahaha

** I am just grateful for this week really - I am blessed.

What are you grateful for??

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

Family

Here I Stand Right Now #8...

10:29 PM

Hi peeps!

I have been away most of this week so I haven't been as avid taking 'where I stand' photos.

I have also been snapping away with the #hscapturelife photo month that Heidi has running for this month of August!

So, today I thought that I would show you where I stood TODAY and a few photos that were captured throughout the day.

I was reunited with my tribe today - haven't seen them since Tuesday morning so it was lovely to hang out with them again.

So here is where I stood today...

on the beach with my fam!

And it was so awesome, and pretty, relaxing and calming.

We then walked along the beach and stopped by the playground.

Mr Awesome snapped some piccies of myself and the kiddies playing.

I'm so glad he did!!

It was just such a beautiful day today.

I love the beach - it always calms me and clears my head.

I feel so fresh and alive!

How has your day been?

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

Blogs

Linky Loves...

7:00 AM

Hello!

Welcome to another week of...

1. These are some ways in which you can improve your life in 15 minute increments!

2. Are you a traveller but struggle with packing?? Struggle NO MORE >> The Ultimate Female Travel Packing Lists for EVERYWHERE awaits!!

3. Always keen for some good bug-get-rid-of-ers ;-) >> here are some non-toxic ways in which you can do that!

4. For anyone who wishes to live with less but struggles with starting on the road to simplicity, here are some questions that may help in beginning your minimalistic journey.

5. THIS POST just made me wanna travel my own country more. There is still so much I haven't seen of my beloved Aus!
I like the saying 'strangers are friends you just haven't met yet'!

And that's that for this week!
Enjoy and take care :-)

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

My Soul Sings

My Soul Sings #9...

10:49 PM

I am grateful for:

** Nurofen Zavance -- this and a whole lot of prayer, allowed me to 'kind-of' function through the horrid flu bug.

I am also very grateful that I am over the worst of it and starting to regain some better health.

** the entertainment my kids provide us with every day - their funny faces, their little quips and silly stories all make me smile.

** herbal tea. It makes my evening and winding down from the day so much easier and enjoyable.

** special time with my eldest. I have multiple days where I get one on one time with our little K but I don't get much opportunity for some Miss J and me time. Sometimes, she has trouble getting to sleep (like tonight), so I let her get up and I make her a warm choc milk and sit with her watching something together (like Anne of Green Gables at the moment) and chatting. Just for a little bit.

Warms my heart :-)

** where I live. And everything I have that I need in easy reach.

I have so much compared to some people in other parts of the world.

Like these people...

I am grateful that I have the opportunity to make a difference -

no matter how small to us...it is a great deal to them.

What are you grateful for right now?

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

here i stand right now

Here I Stand Right Now #7...

11:08 PM

So...not all weeks are particularly rivoting.

I feel like life has been rather mundane on the homefront lately, with sickness to-and-fro-ing between my two kids and this week, my own health succumbing to the flu pit!

Seriously...I had no idea that eyelashes could ache. I do now!!

Aaaannnyway...

Here is my week in photos...from where I stand.

^^Sunday 2nd August
Standing in my little creative pozzie amidst my creative mess and pretty stuff.

^^Monday 3rd August
Howards At Home party at my neighbour's house and this kid found her entertainment of choice -- a Leapster game. Kept her busy the whole time!

^^Tuesday 4th August
Creative couch time #hsmemorydex #photoediting #thevoicecatchup

^^Wednesday 5th August
Dosed up on Nurofen Zavance and getting some sunshine whilst waiting for kids to come outta school.

^^Thursday 6th August
Housework is mounting up! Laundry never stops. This is why I can't afford to get sick!

^^Friday 7th August
Chefs Toolbox orders have arrived from my demo I had the other week!

^^Saturday 8th August (today)
They have no idea what they are doing...all part of the adventure though hey!?! ;-)

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I have a big week ahead! Lots going on.
Hoping the sick bugs stay well away!

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

Blogs

Linky Loves...

7:00 AM

Hi there my dear readers!

I have for you all, another dose of...

1. You can glean so much valuable advice just by watching a Disney movie ;-)

Here is some words of wisdom you will hear.

2. When I go back to my home state of Tassie - THIS PLACE is on my list to visit!
Even though I lived in Tasmania for the first 27 years of my life - there is still so much to see and experience!

3. Here is an interesting article on How To Talk to Little Girls.

4. Living more simply does not mean living a more 'meager' life but more about living a more 'meaningful' life - here is 25 lessons when you're ready for a Simpler Life.

5. Well this pattern looks like an easy one.

Have a great weekend.

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

My Soul Sings

My Soul Sings #8...

11:28 PM

Today I am grateful for...

** The opportunity to create!

** Markets!

I attended a local market this week as a stall-holder BUT I did get a quick chance to have a walk around the other stalls. I managed to purchase some awesome quinoa bread which I have been thoroughly enjoying this week AND I also got my hands on a succulent plant from b&b designs!!! I have been eyeing off their super gorgeous twine and moss planters for ages and I'm so grateful to have been able to buy one!!

** technology triumphs!

My laptop does not like going flat, being plugged in and then having to retrieve the screen again - it chucks a major hissy fit.

So I had to wait until it was fully charged, un-plug it and boot up.

And when I did...the window I was working on popped right up!

My heart leapt with joy!!

I didn't have to re-do any of the work I had done through out the afternoon!!

** freshly mown lawn. It looks so neat and tidy.

** Chocolate. Many people would agree I'm sure ;-)

** Laughter. Especially if it happens while watching Big Bang Theory in the company of my hubby who is laughing is head off too!

What are you grateful for?

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna