Your biggest dreams: what if you knew you would never get there?
My hubby once said something to me that at the time, completely gutted me. “I think Jen,” he said, “that for you to actually make it, you...
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Jenny Wynter Blog
Aug 9, 20102 min read
A mother and daughter triathlon!
So last year I had this crazy little idea about doing a triathlon. Why? Hmmm…I think because: a) I wanted something seriously motivating...
Aug 7, 20101 min read
5 Things That Have Changed Since My Return
1. Littlest is super clingy at home, yet srangely enough will now – for the first time ever – go off to day-care without even the...
Aug 2, 20102 min read
Fitting Your Own Oxygen Mask First
Found in New York City In having spent the past 11 days on the other side of the globe from my darling kidlets, I have finally had the...
Jul 31, 20101 min read
On crazy and audacious goals
It's a long way to the top, so the journey better be funky, yo. Back from the Big Apple and into real life and blog-land; am slowly...
Jul 17, 20101 min read
I’m on my way…
…just here in LAX – don’t know why they haven’t thought about changing that acronym, it either makes me think of lazy people or having to...
Jul 10, 20102 min read
Links of the Week (or “WHAT?! There’s More to Cyberspace Than ME?”)
1. Wonderful interview with artist Stephanie Levy over at Art Biz Mama, which has some great stuff on running a creative business when...
Jul 9, 20101 min read
Mixed Media – a Mummy/Daughter collab!
So I had this nutty idea a little while ago to do a bit of a collab with my 7-year old daughter. She does the background however she damn...
Jul 8, 20103 min read
Working Smarter, Not Harder
Straight after high school and just before uni, I got a summer job at what was then widely regarded as the best restaurant in town....
Jul 7, 20101 min read
If a picture speaks a thousand words…
…then here’s 4000. Parental Warning: Holidays can be hazardous to your health. The kids on the letterbox, waiting for Gran'ma and Gran'pa...
Jul 6, 20102 min read
Wild Expectations: Writing and Living the Bucket List
“Nobody succeeds beyond his or her wildest expectations unless he or she begins with some wild expectations.” Ralph Charell. I had some...
Jul 3, 20101 min read
Home again, home again…
We’re back from holidays. PHEW. So reassessing my life right now. Anyway, just wanted to touch in and say a huge sorry for being so slack...
Jul 2, 20102 min read
Reader Question: “Why do we think our vote will make any difference?”
Treasured Comic Mummy reader Claire asks: Speaking as a Brit with new Government in place, my question is “Why do we think our vote will...
Jun 30, 20101 min read
Holidays with Kids – FOR the kids vs FOR the family
Boy are we learning our lesson. Not that I’m not UNHAPPY we came on our very first family holiday (note that while we have travelled...
Jun 25, 20103 min read
How Limited Time Can IMPROVE Your Productivity Part II
“If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it.” Lucille Ball I’ve always loved this quote, but only just this morning...
Jun 24, 20101 min read
Stomach Bugs: THE MUSICAL!
Coming soon to a theatre near you! Forgive me, this is the only way I can deal with the grossness that’s been today. Fa-la-la-la-la! Will...
Jun 23, 20104 min read
Housework: How to Deal with It When You’ve Got Better Shizz to Do!
Over at Kelly Rae’s e-course, there’s quite a bit of discussion going on amongst the participants on how the heck you stay on top of the...
Jun 22, 20105 min read
How Limited Time Can IMPROVE Your Productivity Part 1
Many years ago, I had the amazing privilege of meeting the now-late Colin Thiele. Author of Storm Boy amongst other classics of...
Jun 9, 20101 min read
The House Guests That Never Leave
Do you know what you call those who use towels and never wash them, eat meals and never do the dishes, sit in rooms they never clean, and...
Jun 6, 20102 min read
5 Things Making Me Smile
1. This super cool poster from the very sweet selection at Sycamore Street Press. Admittedly, it would be even better if my baby could...
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