Review, reflect & refine before setting up new year resolutions

Review, Reflect, Refine

As the Gregorian calendar draws to a close sooner rather than later, it is time to review, reflect and refine the goals and resolutions we set up at the beginning of the year before setting new ones for the new year. How Did We Do? Have we done what we said we’d do this year? […] Read more…

7 PSLEs 7 Benchmarks

7 Children, 7 PSLEs, 7 PSLE Benchmarks

In Singapore, homeschooled children need to not only sit for PSLE the year they turn 12 but also clear the benchmark set by the Ministry of Education (MOE). This benchmark is pegged at the 33rd percentile PSLE aggregate score of all students taking four standard-level subjects in the PSLE that year. What this means is […] Read more…

Ironing is a Mundane Chore

Mundane Chores Are Good For Us

While I am sure we can all agree that the mundanity of daily chores is sheer drudgery – defined as hard, boring work – how many of us will realise that they are good for us because how we deal with them reveals our character? Read more…

Before you decide to proceed with something or to stop doing something, start with your why. Why are you doing or not doing what you are doing?

Start With Your Why

Start with your why. Do you know why you are doing what you do? To stay the course, you need to know your WHY. Because all of us will falter along the way. And when we are shaken, discouraged, challenged, put down, we need to be able to go back to our WHY, remember WHY we are doing what we are doing and press on. Not give up.  Read more…

A planner is a tool, not a magic wand. It needs to be used to be effective.

A Planner Is A Tool, Not A Magic Wand

While a beautiful planner can motivate you to keep doing what you are doing, remember that it is only a tool to help us in our assignments as mothers. We still have to do the work. It is not a magic wand that we can wave around and voila! meals are cooked, the house is cleaned and homeschool is done. If only! So what kind of planner should we get to help us be more productive? Read more…

Are you struggling to spend Quiet Time with the Lord? These practical tips can help you.

Quiet Time For Busy Moms

Let’s talk about Quiet Time for Busy Moms. No, I am not referring to times when we finally get some peace and quiet, or Me Time. I am referring to the time we spend with the Lord, praying and journaling, listening to His voice. “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they […] Read more…

3 Ways to Simplify our Morning Routine

3 Ways to Simplify Our Morning Routine

A great morning routine helps us to start off our day on the right foot. However, in our zeal to start right, we often overcomplicate matters. Allow me to share 3 ways to simplify your morning routine so that you can start your day well. Read more…

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