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I think I’m going to come out and say it: I’m getting a little tired of winter. Sure I love the hearty meals, copious cups of tea and snuggling under layers of wool but the novelty wears off after a while. The sky has been low and grey for the past few days and I’m completely unmotivated as a result. In between reading and ticking off a few chores I’ve been turning my thoughts to spring because let’s face it; it’s not far off. I’ve got a little something planned for this space that I’ll post about next week in celebration of the fresh, new season; something I’m quite excited about (I think you’ll like it!).

I admit that I’ve steered clear of many news sites this week; so much devastation and heartache that I find so hard to process. The journalist in me wants to read all the facts but my own true self takes it all to heart and well, it’s best to turn my gaze elsewhere. Sometimes you have to light a candle and then focus on the good in your own small world.

In other places:

I stress this message to my students: women need a year to recover from childbirth
no doubt you have already read about the village but if not, please do.
a beautiful collection of Australian children’s classics
so many gorgeous handmade pieces in this etsy store
are you a creative? Here’s 37 must-read books.
Pip brought the ever-bubbling issue to the surface: yes, creatives and bloggers do need to make money.
a garden writer meets a chef and the result is pure poetry (with beautiful recipes to boot).
I received this beauty box in the mail a few days ago – a great way to trial organic beauty products.

I’ve got pizza on the menu tonight and a lazy weekend of not much at all planned (except maybe a market visit). Have a good one!

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  • Michelle Kindregan
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    I also steered clear of the news this week as it was just to much to cope with. Pip's article was great wasn't it?
    Here's to only one more month of winter.

  • Madelyn
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    I feel the same way about halfway through winter, though I live in the U.S. so it's summer right now. I always enjoy reading your posts and I'm looking forward what you have coming next season. Have a good weekend!

  • Patchwork Cactus
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    I am also also so over this grey sky, the kids being sick and my hands looking like a 70 year olds. Come on Spring! The news is devastating right now, the journalist in me has left the building and I am glad that I'm a blogger now – I couldn't handle the sadness now that I have little ones. p.s that village post made me cry.

  • Jennifer Hourquebie
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    Oh that little etsy store is divine and Pip's post cracked me up! I love these other places posts of yours and thank you so much for sharing them Jodi. I hope you have a lovely weekend and the spring sunshine makes an appearance in the not too distant future!

    • Jodi
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      So happy to hear you like reading these post….I love writing them! x

  • Pink Ronnie
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    The loss is utterly mind-numbing….
    Hugs,
    Ronnie xo

  • snappystreet
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    You've made me want to put pizza on the menu tonight now! I am feeling exactly the same way about this slow sleepy winter weather 🙁

  • freckles
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    I love winter but i currently have my 5th cold/chest infection since May & i feel really rundown & miserable. Seeing my little one sick breaks my heart. I look fodward to spring but dread summer as i don't cope in the heat.

    • Jodi
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      Sounds like you need a bit of an immunity boost, you poor thing. My naturopath recommended Floradix's Multivitamin Tonic for Che who was a little run down a few weeks back. It seems to have worked really well (it's about $24 at Organic Plus) x

  • Mama Shara
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    You should move to Qld! It's impossible to tire of winter here!

    • Jodi
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      hehe, true! Daniel's dad lives in Maleny and it is a very beautiful part of the world. But alas, not much of a film industry in QLD x

  • Emmanuelle Rivière
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    What a beautiful picture of Poet!

    I avoid consulting the news all year (and I don't have a TV) because I take everything too much at heart, but some information always filters through and these days I also feel hopeless, worried and lost. Just like you, I try to focus instead of the love in and around me, as only love can bring a solution to fear, wherever it comes from.

  • Foxtail Moss
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    The multi kale borek on the recipe link you shared sounds awesome. I'm definitely going to make that recipe. Thanks for sharing!

    -Claire from FOXTAIL + MOSS
    http://www.foxtailandmoss.com

  • littleminx
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    yes – it does start to get a little oppressive – it's not like we can spend 3 months on the couch with a cup of tea & a warm blanket. Looking forward to hearing about your new project!

  • pip lincolne
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    Oh thanks so much for pointing people over to my post. I really appreciate that, you gem! x

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