tobringtogether

This morning’s lunchbox wasn’t aesthetic. No heart-shaped sandwiches. No rainbow fruit skewers. No cute notes tucked inside. Just some ready to grab food packets. And for a moment, I felt that tiny pinch of guilt that other mums probably make theirs look better. But here’s the truth I keep reminding myself: Sometimes the lunches I…

Back in the day, Rod and I used to celebrate Valentine’s Day properly. Dinners. Movies. Bookings made days in advance and little gifts carefully planned. Now? We don’t join the Valentine’s Day chaos. We wait for the discounted chocolates the next day. 😂 But on a more serious note, our dates just look different now….

There was a time, not so long ago, when our house was clean and tidy. Sometimes I scroll back through old photos. The floors were clear. The shelves were styled but not crowded. The couch cushions stayed where they were placed. And to be honest, I miss it. Then, I look around at the current…

I can already feel it, 2026 is going to be a quick one. January slipped past without much noise and before I know it, it’s already February. Days quietly stacking on top of each other. What makes it feel even more real is the fact that I haven’t even started filling up my planner yet….

Camping has always been one of our favourite getaway especially during the summer break. It’s the season when days stretch a little longer, routines slow down, and Marshall’s long school holidays give us the chance to step away from the usual pace of life. And also because we convince ourselves every time that camping will…