Hi everyone, and hello to all the new people who have joined us this week! It’s Catherine Greer writing to you from finally-sunny-Sydney, and the pups were out in full force at the shopping centre yesterday.
What a beautiful country we live in! If you haven’t been to Australia yet, please put us on your bucket list.
It’s time for a few Sunday Funday things for you! Here’s what I’ve been loving lately…
A totally tidy closet—it was time, my friends, to say farewell to the clothes that didn’t fit my life and share them with someone else who could use them. The reorganisation feels so fantastic.
Teeny, tiny workouts—I’ve been going really, really tiny to get some activity in throughout my day (and workday). Here are my top tips:
I take the internal stairs up a level to visit the ladies’ room in the office. At home, walk to the furthest option.
To reduce blood sugar after a meal, calf raises (soleus push-ups) are so easy while sitting. Article below.
12 minutes in the garage gym as soon as I get home from work at 7pm. Once through with my weights and done for the day.
A bedtime ritual that feels like love—to me, from me! My favourite is washing my face and putting on face cream (links below to my favourite simple chemist-shop brands), hopping into bed in a cute and comfy nightie and reading a fabulous book. It’s a beautiful way to feel grateful for my life.
Over to you! If you feel like telling me what you’ve been loving lately, I’m ready to hear it…and I’ll share some of your ideas next week.
Take good care today, and I hope you have the most beautiful, uplifting Sunday.
Love Catherine x
P.S. The Fun Stuff!
Full disclosure for you to keep it real 🩷 Just a note about shopping links…I don’t have an affiliate relationship (or earn money from links) from any retailers, but if I link to Amazon, a couple of times a year I may receive a $15 gift voucher. I’m just providing links as a community service so you can see what I love.
I had the most brilliant book chat at The Baytree - thanks to Ros and Sally from this community for dropping in and surprising me. I so love seeing all of you!
Next writer and reader festival is the beautiful Big Sky Festival in Geraldton, WA in October. Details to follow!
Australian cotton nighties — mine is similar and I love these!
Cleanser and moisturiser: I love the Nivea pink one combined with the Cetaphil Daily Moisturiser. This combo makes my face feel so, so soft.
Sewists! Look at these tiny, sweet embroidery buttons. Would be so lovely on a child’s sweater or a white shirt.
Calf raises to reduce blood sugar…we can do this even while sitting.
A book I’m absolutely loving is Frederick Backman’s My Friends. It’s quirky, character-rich and I suppose you’d call it contemporary Book Club Fiction.
My fabulous cousin, Jean McCarthy, has a new picture book out now. Where Did All the Grandmas Go? I’ve just ordered some copies for all my friends who are grandmas!