Born in the UK, reared in South Africa and now living in the Irish countryside with my husband, four kids, a few chickens and other animals, I love to write about the issues closest to my heart on my blog Liberty on the Lighter Side. With honesty and sometimes humour I discuss the ups and downs of family life, including parenting, being a woman in my late 40's, travel, arts and crafts and our favourite recipes. Before I was a mother I was Graphic Designer - creating is my all-time favourite activity. I'd love it if you joined my family on our adventures.
[Collaborative Post] A move abroad comes with plenty of exciting possibilities – an opportunity for change or a chance to grow in new areas. You might be excited about the move, it may come with a better-paying job, an improved lifestyle and the potential to make a fresh start. You… Read More »5 Tips to Help Teenagers Cope with an Overseas Move
[This is a collaborative guest post] Header image by Leonardo Wong on Unsplash A bouquet can express a thousand words, so, when you’re looking for the perfect flowers, you want to make sure that they say all that you mean about your special event or occasion. Whether it’s a birthday,… Read More »How to Choose The Right Flowers for Any Occasion
Photo Source – CC0 License [This is a guest post and a collaboration] The moment your last child leaves primary school is a moment I imagine that stays etched in your mind forever. I am about to find out in just a few short weeks! It’s a milestone moment –… Read More »3 Ways Parenting Changes When Your Children Leave Primary School
She hasn’t left yet but I miss her already. [This post is a collaboration] The other day I looked through the trunk of baby things that’s stored underneath the bed. I kept just a few special items that I would like to pass down to my own grandchildren one day… Read More »She hasn’t left yet but I miss her already.
6 Awesome Tips to Help You Stay Motivated in Your Studies [Collaborative Guest Post] Lack of motivation is a problem anyone can experience, but students, especially those with various obligations such as college, work and family, can find it extra challenging to stay motivated and attain their study goals. If… Read More »6 Awesome Tips to Help You Stay Motivated in Your Studies
Poor (and Skinny) Man’s Tiramisu [This post contains affiliate links*. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.] I mean, how genius are the Italians in creating the Tiramisu? They literally took all the best flavours in the world, which are obviously coffee, chocolate and wine, and invented a dessert out of… Read More »Poor (and Skinny) Man’s Tiramisu
Should You Encourage Your Teens to Study and Live Abroad? [Collaborative Guest Post] It has definitely been a challenging year for everyone. For children and teenagers it has been a time of uncertainty with regards to school being disrupted and the future of their education being unknown. We have been… Read More »Should You Encourage Your Teens to Study and Live Abroad?