Celebrate Love with A Collection of Unique Valentine's Day Colouring Pages Get ready lovers - the month of February is nearly upon us and you know what that means… Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! To be honest, I’ve never been one to go OTT on Valentine’s...
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50 Of The Best Short Poems And Quotes About Stars And Love
There’s something undeniably magical about gazing at the night sky. The endless expanse of stars reminds us of the vastness of the universe, a mystery that feels as infinite as true love. Love, much like the cosmos, often defies explanation—it’s a shared experience...
60+ Valentine’s Day Quotes Celebrating Long Distance Love
Happy Valentine's Day Lovers! Celebrating this special occasion in a long-distance relationship can feel a little bittersweet...But it’s also a chance to make your love feel extra special, even when you're living in different time zones or like we do in FIFO life. You...
34 Virtual Date Ideas for your Long Distance Relationship
Long distance relationships (LDR) aren't necessarily the easy road to take when choosing your partner, but when you're with the right someone, they're 100% worth it. In fact, when I tell people that my husband works away for half the year and people ask me how I do...
Best Long-Distance Relationship Gadgets To Keep You Connected Across The Miles
It’s no secret that long distance relationships come with unique challenges. Physical distance can create a sense of isolation, loneliness and have a negative impact on emotional connection for long-distance lovers. In a society where everyone is so busy these days...
77 Calming Quotes To Teach Kids Mindfulness
As a mum whose husband works away for long periods, I’ve come to realise the importance of mindfulness in our daily routine. Being present in the moment is not just a powerful tool for me, but also for my kids, helping us navigate the ups and downs of everyday life...
Making FIFO Life Easier: Practical Tips for Partners
Having been a FIFO (that’s fly-in-fly-out) partner for 10+ years, there’s a thing or two I’ve learned along the way about making life easier in this lifestyle. FIFO life isn’t for everyone. In fact, you’ll probably have a lot of people tell you just how much they...
Navigating Marriage With An Autistic Partner: Our Story
A couple of years ago I wrote an article for Mamamia about my experience in finding out my husband, Kane is autistic (a.k.a Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD). He was diagnosed in 2020 and it was the catalyst for a lot of positive change in our marriage. I was inspired...
How I Survive FIFO Life
The phrase I get the most as a FIFO wife is ‘I couldn’t do that’ or ‘I don’t know how you do it’ I felt called to talk about this some more because I don’t get a sense of people feeling like they want to understand how I ‘do it’ but usually feel mostly pity when...