Have yourself a merry little Christmas

I was taking my son Piet for his swimming lessons for the umpteenth time, feeling numb with boredom, when he suddenly said: 'Daddy is very naughty!' 'Oh yeah?' I said distractedly, because I was busy feeling sorry for myself. 'Daddy uses lots of naught words' 'Yes, daddy uses lots of naughty words when the other...

I like to do my bit to make the world a better and cleaner place. So I often buy one of those little nylon bags, that fold into themselves. They're meant to be carried around in your purse, so you always have a carrier bag with you for unexpected groceries and stuff. That way you...

'We're going for a nice, family walk!' I told the kids. And I felt a bit sweaty while delivering my message. Because I know my kids... 'It will be great fun!!!' I added against my better judgement. But sure enough, the kids started a revolt, saying they didn't want to go. 'If you're not coming,...

You have to admire Aldi for their initiative and originality. They launched 4 free fitness videos in the Netherlands, using their own products. You can strengthen your arms using Aldi laundry detergent, of exercise your stomach with their Bleach! Legs work-out! Here's one of the 4 free work-out videos of Aldi. This is the one...

I was shopping with my youngest daughter when I spotted them: Really cute shoes. The called out to me. They truly did. Never mind that they had laces and really high heels. Two things I usually avoid like the plague. Trying them on I decided to try them on. Sometimes when you try something it...

On Sunday night of april the 26th my father died. He had cancer, so his death stopped his suffering. But I still miss him... Finding comfort I'm finding comfort in my daily runs, and this beautiful poem that's widely attributed to Mary Elizabeth Frye: 'Do not stand at my grave and weep,  I am not...