Life is a Journey – Page 148 – The life and times of Libby Withnall

Small Organising Projects

Posted on May 30, 2012November 6, 2026 by Libby Withnall

I have a lot of organising projects on my to-do list but many are all day jobs, some like the scrapbook room, would even take days, if not weeks. When I’m busy or just not up to tackling a big project I try to take on a small one. Yesterday I did the girls vanity. Honestly it took about 15mins. Love that I get to cross off a project as being done. I also gave their bathroom I tidy (but did not clean).

I can’t really sort through Amy’s stuff any more so I left the drawers for her to do, in additional to the basket she on top of the vanity. While tidying I put stuff for Amy and Christy to sort through into a tub.

I got rid of things I knew no-one was using and tidied up or rehomed the rest.

I try to repurpose containers so I grabbed the black beauty case that was lying empty in one cupboard and made it a place to store my lush products, which were in the purple bag.

Now I can see all my goodies.

I also keep a few lush products in this tub which lives on a shelf above the bath and I’m making it a mission to use up my stash before I buy anymore.

How do you tackle your organising projects? Do you break them up into smaller projects?

Let me know if you’d like to see more posts like this.

The Week that Was

Posted on May 29, 2012November 4, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Oh dear. I knew I hadn’t been around much but I didn’t realize I wasn’t here all week. Nothing major has happened but I was busy and feeling a little lost and sorry for myself (weight related of course). I think I might make it a challenge to blog every day in June to get back in the swing of things.

It was the week of lovely skies, though we did finally get some rain one day….

and almost daily walks or rides to the lake….

It was the week of a few visits to see my Granny in hospital (as my Mum & Dad are away)….

and the week of medical appointments….first to see my GP….

and then my Rheumatologist (who is retrying me on anti-inflammatories and has ordered more tests)….

It was the week of a big delivery of organic fruit and veg…

and the sighting of Galaxy Minstrels in Coles… these are one of my fav. UK chocolates..I had to buy one packet to share but that’s it!!!!

It was the week I got to catch up with Paola and hear all about her recent trip to the USA…. we started with morning tea at my place and then headed to the Nan Tien Temple for lunch….

It was the week Christy conducted an experiment for school….

and the week this cute dove crushed into our glass door….

It was the week the puppies celebrated their birthdays… Rosie turned 6 and Bailey turned 4….

there was a cake made by Amy….

and some new toys to ~~play with~~ destroy….

And it was the week Christy participated in walk to school day…

The Week that was

Posted on May 22, 2012November 5, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Oops a day late again…

It was the week that started with a VERY COLD walk over the hill from normal….

which meant the next day we returned to our normal walk – which is all in the sunshine (not trees)….

and it was the week that a bird tormented Rosie for a LONG time before she gave up trying to catch it….

It was the week of games played with Christy…including my first ever game of chess….

and a few games of Uno Stacks….

It was the week we finally booked our flights to USA…. definitely happening now…. and we got such a great price….

and it was the week of a fun delivery of scrapbook supplies….

It was the week Kevin completed a few odd jobs, including building a perch for the chooks INSIDE their house (but they still want sleep outside) and fixing my rangehood lights (a job which took him hours)….

It was the week I swapped my Summer scarves to Winter scarves….not that it’s been that cold yet….

and the week I got busy with the sewing machine and hemmed 5 pairs of trousers…

It was the week I received this fun mail for the Narnia exhibit (which we won’t be attending)…I actually got two so I must be very wise indeed…

and the week I got this new protein powder from the USA….

It was the week I enjoyed a fun shopping trip to Target with Mum followed by some morning tea at Gloria Jeans….

and it was the week I ate the last of my very favourite “limited” hummus….it was sad day indeed….

It was the week Amy made us chocolate strawberries….

and the week I finally got back on track with my eating….which you can see from above I need too :-)….more info coming soon….

As always it was the week of pampered pooches…

Family Fun Day

Posted on May 21, 2012November 6, 2026 by Libby Withnall

I had great plans for a full day out for our family fun day – possibly the markets, or a museum. Unfortunately both the girls weren’t feeling well (having been struggling with the flu for a few days now) so we just decided to head out for some lunch. Our chosen destination is just 1/2 hour from home.

In particular a vegetarian cafe we’ve been meaning to visit forever. This is the first I’ve ever been to, besides the Nan Tien Temple.

Inside was lovely. A nice welcoming fire…

and a cute lamp on our table.

One of the best things is that Amy and I could chose from anything on the entire menu :-).

But of course the best thing was getting to hang out with my family :-).

Kevin wanted to share the sampler plate. Holy moly. Check out the size of it! We ate all the nachos (who knew sweet chili sauce would be so good on nachos), and about half the dips and pita chips. I bought home the rest. The salad went to the chooks and I enjoyed the rest of the pita chips for my afternoon snack.

Gerringong is one gorgeous seaside town. This is the view from the very small main street.

If the girls had been feeling better we might have gone for a walk around but instead we just drove down to the beach where I snapped a few photos. My Dad always camped here as a child and I’ve got a very special photo of my Grandpa and me taken here (he died when I was just 3 years old) so it’s a special place.

Towards to ocean….

Towards the mountains…Rain threatened all day long but never eventuated.

I think we’ll definitely have to come back in the Summer. Have lunch at the cafe, a swim at the beach and end the day with an ice-cream :-).