eBay Store to Close 20 July, 2006

Filed under: General — Bel @ 11:39 am

Due to a hefty increase in eBay fees, I have decided to cease selling through my eBay Store.

If you wish to buy seeds through eBay, please order before July 30. Otherwise, please place an order via email

Current stock listed on Seeds page…


My Brother Jimi Jazz 6 July, 2006

Filed under: General — Bel @ 7:43 pm

I have been blessed to watch my dear friend Chrissy create her first children’s book. I’ve previewed the story and it is one like no other. Chrissy is a talented artist who writes from the heart.

My Brother Jimi Jazz is the tale of a homebirth from the perspective of a little girl. The wonder and excitement draws the reader in from the very first page. Jimi’s birth brings tears of joy and happiness for the beautiful family whose journey this is.I can’t wait till September when I can hold this book in my hands and share with my children the amazing artwork and birth story that is My Brother Jimi Jazz.

For more information go to: Chrissy Butler

PS - Books can now be pre-ordered at a discounted rate directly from Chrissy’s site!

Jimi Jazz cover

Avoiding Burnout 1 July, 2006

Filed under: General, Home Education, Parenting — Bel @ 12:12 am

I looked up this article I wrote ages ago after conversations with friends and my own recent lack of energy. Maybe others will find it useful? A timely reminder for me, too…

I am mama to six wonderful people aged two to twelve. Due to my husband’s work commitments; a lot of the parenting, home education and household chores fall to me, which brings me to what this article is about… Burnout!

As the children have grown and more have been born, I have had to reassess my commitments and the energy I have available, as well as finding methods to cope with increases in my workload. I’d like to share some of what I’ve learned… (more…)


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