Second week of spring school holidays and I'm really enjoying the break from routine, however this holidays I have been even less scheduled. I have been blessed with my Mum having one or two children for the whole holidays, and this is beautiful to have more quality time with who is at home.
So what have we done:
 - Slow mornings, lots of play at home and a bit of craft before heading out for the day. 
 - Beaches 
 - Parks
 - Library
 - Visit friends
​ - Visit Hubby at Work
 - Cinema 
I've even been able to include some appointments and shopping for me among it all.

The beach bring such joy to us all, I love the feel of sand between my toes and the kids just run and laugh so much. We found a new park we had been told about ages ago in the city but had never went too, it was amazing!!!! We could have stayed all day, full of lots of climbing, ropes and in a natural setting, it is beside the Royal Children's Hospital (see here for more info and see photos below). I love the energy of libraries and it was much quieter than the after school visits we usually do. 

Visiting friends and Hubby at work was also a highlight of the days we did them, for kids and us as parents. Our Cinema visit was very timely, as I had a cold and was tired, it even resulted in a cheese, biscuits, dip and veggies for dinner which the kids thought was fantastic. 

So there is our little snapshot of our simple mindful school holidays and I'm hoping to do more of the same with my little girl this week. I hope you can too, or even just try to simplify your days a little and enjoy the small things. 
Warmest Wishes
Jana xoxo

I would like to wrap up the inspiration that I was given at the Wellness Summit 2016 a few weekends ago. The quotes that most resonated with me are below, similar messages were given by several speakers. This is my newest list of quotes on my bathroom mirror and I love how each of these take me back to the moment I heard it and the energy that surrounded it. If you were there or not you may like to use it, or just pick some that resonate with you and put them up to see daily as a reminder to yourself of your values and goals. 

I have listed my most valued steps to focus my attention on, and then I have chosen 3 small ones that I have already done in the past but not consistently.  So to start with I am
 - Moving 10 min per day, be it yoga, walking, home workout (its not much but I don't sit still very often in my day so this is achievable for me now or I don't do it at all).
 - Oil pulling (means I cannot talk for 20 min in the morning and removes toxins)
 - Body boosting (see how to do here, thanks Kim xo) 

I was also lucky enough to have a chat to the amazing Marcus Pearce and what a gem he is, so easy to talk to and so much wonderful but simple life advice. It may not be so simple to implement but has got me thinking. The most priceless piece is "Love where you Live" and he has just done a podcast on the topic in 100 Not Out with Damien Kristof, I'll be listening to it very soon.  

I hope your are able to find something that resonates with you here, until next time. 
Warmest Hugs
Jana