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23.01.2022 The past six months have been full of upheaval and it is a growing and stretching position to exist in. The short story, in case you aren't up to speed, is that we have moved from the Gold Coast of Australia to Phoenixville, USA. Some might call it crazy but in truth it was a calling. Not a comfortable or easy one, but a worthy one. I wrote a love letter home recently and wanted to share it with you. It's a bit raw and a bit emotional but it lets you into my head and I promis...e, I'm okay and getting better. Here's an excerpt: My heart beats the rhythm of your waves upon the shore; Sometimes pounding, sometimes whispering, Consistent evermore. My tongue's a greedy glutton for your taste and your sweet smell; Fresh mango, salty kisses, Frangipani, acai wishes. My face rises up to meet your warm and early rays; Reading the message of your breezes, Before I start my day. Check out my blog for the full poem and let me know your thoughts. If you were writing a love letter home, where would you write it to? http://www.quittingthequickfix.com/a-love-letter-home/

22.01.2022 I love the CONFIDENCE dTERRA instills in men and women! Beautiful skin, hair, and nails are all byproducts of living an essential oils lifestyle! #doterra #mumlife #naturalwellness Want to learn more about essential oils? Start here: http://qtqf.synduit.com/BBOOK0001

22.01.2022 It’s a simple black and white illustration but when I looked at it tonight, a murky world fell into focus for a few brief moments and I was right there. The water enveloping without discrimination; My board perched on the edge of unknown worlds; The perspective of insignificance this creation boasts and yet its endorsement for how significant a moment in time can be; The salty freshness that reminds me what a full and deep breath really is; ... The clean and pure sounds of nature drowning out the addiction of technology that prowls on the shore; The sun on my shoulders warming and laying bare my carefully constructed maze of self. It seems I have been drowning on dry land. You know where to find me tomorrow...if I can just get out of my own way. #quittingthequickfix #mumlife #surflife Image found on Pinterest by @stephan_trischler

21.01.2022 I love dTERRA for all the times it’s helped me put a smile on women’s faces during some of the hardest moments in their lives. It’s such an incredible feeling to help them with products that are safe, effective, and affordable! Message me if you know someone who needs to find a better way! #doterra #mumlife #naturalwellness Want to learn more about essential oils? Start here: http://qtqf.synduit.com/BBOOK0001

21.01.2022 This quote sits on my kitchen window as part of a quote of the day flip book. I can’t move on from it though and it rings true every night as I’m doing the dishes after the kids are in bed. The dinner and bedtime routine is exhausting y’all BUT those sleepy snuggles with whispered prayers are THE best. For sure, I get it all back. Shout out to the mums tonight, you’re doing great and you are only one good hug away from regaining some semblance of sanity and remembering why you signed up for this. Tag a mum who needs this reminder today. #grateful #mumlife #momlife #quittingthequickfix #babysnuggles #lovetankfull #12hugsaday

20.01.2022 Phoenixville. Home to hipsters and craft beer. Land abounding in deer and history and national parks. Within 15 mninutes of every retail store you can imagine with one of the largest shopping malls in the USA the next town over. Dutch and Native American influence render my pronunciation of local places a long way from local status. A mere 138 km or 2 hours to the nearest surfing beach and temps below a GC winter for 9 months of the year. What can I say, it was an obvious choice . The people though, are amazing and have welcomed us with open arms and hearts. For that reason alone, it is beginning to feel like home. #phoenixville #phoenixvillepa

19.01.2022 This. My fave nook of the house and my boys. Reading Christmas stories in July. Under my @seanscottphotography print that finally got framed. Temp outside is 95 F/35 C makes it seem just about right. Almost feels like home. Anyone want to see a house tour?? #quittingthequickfix #christmasinjuly #slowsummer #beachfeels #hometour

18.01.2022 With only 2 weeks until our visit home, let's just say that the rose colored glasses are firmly in place. It is so hard to be present...and not concerned that our flight will be cancelled last minute thanks to coronavirus (or that we'll be quarantined either end). So I'm just going through my camera reel of all the photos I've meant to post here over the past few months and finding a few of my faves to share with you...and remind myself that there are a lot of things that are pretty great about my present reality too. Things I love about now #1: I definitely appreciate sunshine more than I ever have!

16.01.2022 Is there anything better than newborn snuggles? Koala close, heart to heart, nose to crown, whispered prayers, heaven hanging near. THE best feeling in the world . Second is helping mamas get the tools they need to do this important job well. Celebrating new life is one of the most fun and special things (and a great excuse to get my DIY on, feel free to share all my ideas...and if you want the labels I could be convinced to share them for free on my website, let me know;-...). What’s your favourite gift that is always a win for a newborn and / or their mama?

16.01.2022 I love dTERRA’s natural ability to consistently put a pep in my step each morning (even the rough ones). #doterra #mumlife #naturalwellness

15.01.2022 This quote sits on my kitchen window as part of a quote-of-the-day flip book. I can't move on from this one though and it rings true every night as I'm doing the dishes after the kids are in bed. The dinner and bedtime routine is exhausting y'all BUT those sleepy snuggles with whispered prayers are THE best. For sure I get it all back. It also reminds me to sneak back in for a hug if I ended the night with stomping and threats...as rare as those times may be ;-) Shout... out to the mums tonight, you're doing great AND you are only 1 good hug away from regaining some semblance of sanity xx Tag a mum who needs this reminder today. #quittingthequickfix #mumlife #momlife #faith #essentialoils #babysnuggles #twelvehugsaday #keepingitreal See more

15.01.2022 Happy sunshiny Saturday. Get outside and enjoy this glorious winter sun today. (Cutest image ever via Pinterest by inmybackyard on Etsy) #saturdaysunshine #weekendlove #wintersunshine #quittingthequickfix

14.01.2022 Prepping for a big month of make-and-takes in June with these cute little bottles and labels that I designed. I love teaching these workshops and helping people experience the power and beauty of these oils first hand!! I have about 5 spots left for the month so if you have a group of friends who would love to partake in some oily fun, drop me a line. #quittingthequickfix #makeandtake #essentialoils #naturalwellness #lowtoxliving

14.01.2022 I’m not sure what I love more the portability of dTERRA’s Peppermint Beadlets, the fact that they are vegetarian, how fast they cool while dissolving, or how affordable they are! What do you love most? #doterra #mumlife #naturalwellness

11.01.2022 This hit me today. My life is not about me - the ultimate quick fix to recover from

10.01.2022 I love kicking my dishes up a notch with dTERRA’s essential oils! Not only is everything tasting better, but it’s healthier, too! #doterra #mumlife #naturalwellness

10.01.2022 I’m beginning to believe it’s autumn on the GC now. This became apparent yesterday during our after-surf-picnic when we set up the rug in full sun. And while the speckled shade of a palm or pandanus is one of my favourite places to be, today it held no appeal. We have this picnic thing down to a science now and only takes 5 mins to pack. Frozen water bottles , Packet of thin rice cakes , vegemite and avocado as one filling option and peanut butter and sliced apples as the 2...nd option , carrots, cucumber and cherry tomatoes with hummus , dates or prunes for a sweet snack popcorn and natural confectionary company lollies for bribery treats . Wearing wetsuits might have been another giveaway but only because of the wind, the water temp is still #speckledshade #autumnonthegc #rainbowbay #quittingthequickfix #surfingfamily #surfingmama

08.01.2022 I love dTERRA’s ability to connect with all ages regardless of background. They have many children-friendly products and the best part is that kids enjoy the natural flavors and look forward to making their health a priority. PERFECT! #doterra #mumlife #naturalwellness Want to learn more about essential oils? Start here: http://qtqf.synduit.com/BBOOK0001

08.01.2022 I’m making my peace with the season of Fall/Autumn. It might be heralding the arrival of beyond freaking cold and dark and glum but it is undeniably beautiful. We spent the afternoon gathering leaves (and seed pods and other weird and wonderful things in nature that are all new to us Aussies) and categorising them and releasing our inner creative. Homeschool mums you would be proud of the conversations we had today. See my stories for more photos of the Fall mandalas we made.... Ben made me watch the Trey Kennedy clip, Girls During Fall Be Like beforehand, it definitely helped me cut down on the cliche comments and increased the laughs tenfold. If you haven’t watched it yet, you need to look him up on YouTube pronto! So often the weekend means down time and switch off but having quality time with my people fills my bucket like no other. I hope and pray your bucket is getting filled doing things you love this weekend too x #fall #quittingthequickfix # See more

07.01.2022 I know so many of you can relate to these. Which one had you giggling cause it’s too close to home?

07.01.2022 I love how handy dTERRA’s essential oils and blends are! They fit perfectly in your pocket for even the most DISCREET of applications. What’s the most imaginative way you’ve used essential oils? #doterra #mumlife #naturalwellness

07.01.2022 I love the abundance of essential oil diffuser recipe combinations from dTERRA! You could go years without reproducing the same combination or you could find a diffuser recipe that works and make it the official mood of your home! Do you have a favorite diffuser recipe? #doterra #mumlife #naturalwellness

07.01.2022 My love for dTERRA goes far beyond the quality of their CPTG oils I’m also madly in love with their variety of handy products like these respiratory drops! Keep some in your purse, your car, your office, and where ever you spend a bit of time. You’ll appreciate stashing them when the time comes! #doterra #mumlife #naturalwellness

07.01.2022 True story: we went 14 years (plus my entire growing up years) living in hot and humid Queensland, Australia only to move to Philadelphia and begin to rely on air conditioning for the summer. My friend had to show me how to even turn the thing on . Our house is old and has weird smells and I just found out today about a dehumidifier but in the meantime diffuser blends like this all over the house are keeping me sane.

06.01.2022 One week until school goes back and I find myself fearful instead of being present. Not because I’m losing the kids (more than ready for a break there ), but because it means seasons are changing again and I’m not ready. Summer has been a healing balm in a lot of ways, and my mind and heart are coming around to all the changes that we’ve undertaken in the past year. My body is another story. It’s like as soon as the inside got strong, the outside realised it didn’t need to h...old me together anymore and it has been cracking at the seams. Broken foot, surgery...still recovering, some weird allergic reaction where my whole upper body swelled up for a week, shingles, smashing 6/10 fingers in the garage door, stye in my eye and major resistance to losing the weight gained by a year of emotional eating. It has been relentless. I just need a little bit longer to get it all together. So this afternoon It came to a head and I had to take a little bit of time out for reflection. In all honesty, aren’t we all right there? Fighting the battle of time and expectations. In the words of Brene Brown, today I choose courage over comfort. And today courage looks like being present while comfort looks like making up narratives about how it all SHOULD be and what I think I deserve. Cause comfort isn’t always comfortable, it is just a safety net to stop us getting out there and living at 100% knowing the risks involved. Enough!!!!!!!! So here’s to stopping to smell the flowers and to picking the flowers and to arranging them in a vase for my dresser where no one will see them but me. To sitting down to read with the boys in the blanket fort that uses every pillow and blanket from over the house and not projecting the pain of clean up time later on them , To enjoying the color of changing leaves and not getting too far ahead of myself and already hating on winter. Today there is joy and purpose to be had and tomorrow I will work stinking hard to find more. What is bringing you joy in the present? #rant #stopandsmelltheflowers #courageovercomfort #quittingthequickfix See more

05.01.2022 So this might explain the silent treatment I’ve been giving social media lately. Nothing personal I’ve just been in my cocoon trying to wrap my mind around this huge life change about to take place. Come November, the Thompson’s will be moving to Phoenixville just outside Philadelphia. To say it is a long way from the GC is an understatement in so many ways. It is equal parts exciting, sad, terrifying, overwhelming and completely surreal...but we’re stepping out in faith and have an uncanny peace about it all. We can’t wait to see what God does with this new chapter. #internationalmove #movingstateside #quittingthequickfix #lordgivemestrength

05.01.2022 Finally ready to exhale. I feel like I’ve been holding my breath for the past six months but now that we’ve been gone for FOUR months, I think it is time to update the profile and admit that this is no longer my local. It’s harder than I thought it would be but I also need to live in the present.

05.01.2022 Last night I heard a thud in the kitchen and went investigating. My sesame oil had mysteriously fallen from the top shelf into the abyss at the bottom and the lid nowhere to be found (the reason may have had something to do with little fingers trying to sneak the choc chips hidden up there). The pungent smell permeated the house within minutes and slick oil soaked into the wood and every crevice. Argh! What to do?? This required more than a diffuser blend and I didn’t like my... chances of getting my go-to-odor-eater baking soda in or out of that weird space. Solution: 1 cup rolled oats with about 10 drops each of purify and lemongrass mixed in. Spread it all over and left overnight. This morning I am amazed. No more smell and a lot of the oil soaked up. Still a bit of a stain but I’m so happy with this creative solution. Keep it up your sleeve in case the same thing happens to you, God forbid. See more

04.01.2022 I love dTERRA’s Emotional Aromatherapy kit and the full spectrum of happiness it brings to those who make the wise decision to incorporate it into their lives. If you’ve been thinking about aromatherapy, this is one of our best options! #doterra #mumlife #naturalwellness

03.01.2022 Hope all you mamas know how important and influential and impressive you are today and everyday. #mothersday #mumsruletheworld #mumlife #quittingthequickfix #momlife

02.01.2022 My daily beauty routine. Yep, probably should get more into make up and all but I’m just not there yet. I mean before this I just used cetaphil, mascara and lip balm so this is really a step up for my super sensitive skin plus it’s all toxin free which is a big win for me. 1. Cleanse. It is a gel style and I often keep this in the shower and use in there. 2. Tone. I love that I can just spray this Verage toner on and pat it in. 3. Serum around my ‘laugh’ lines and excess... on my décolletage and backs of my hands - I often only do this step at night time, especially during summer. 4. Moisturise. 5. Mascara - I add 2 drops each of lavender and rosemary for healthy luscious lashes. Thanks @pippapetersen love the arbonne mascara!! 6. dTERRA original lip balm - LOOOOVE this stuff, the kids practically eat it. Perfect blend of sweet and tingly with wild orange and peppermint oils infused. If you have a lip gloss that you love try adding a drop of peppermint or spearmint to feel fresh and tingly and plump up your lips momentarily ;-) If you have a wholesale account the Verage skincare line is $100 for all 4 products (a huge savings on the individual items) and lasts me 2-3 months (I use a different dTERRA moisturiser at night though) #doterra #naturalskincare #quittingthequickfix #mumlife #lowtoxliving

02.01.2022 Did you know that we bought our house on the internet, sight unseen? One of my biggest hold ups about moving over to America was selling our house. It just seemed so final and so obvious that we would be priced out of the market to ever buy back into the Gold Coast. Plus there was the emotional connection of our first house and the home we brought all our babies and our puppy back to. But then God gave me that vision (have I told you about that yet? - another time, hold me to... it) and I knew it was time to give it up. We did all the jobs that had been on the to-do list for years, moved out so it would stay clean, staged it within an inch of its life (thanks @vandonking and @louieslegends), sold it quickly (thanks @mishycanning) and then got rid of all our furniture and belongings (aka EVERYTHING) ready for a fresh start. We moved in with my parents, waited for visas to process and Zillowed (it's totally a thing). Coming from the GC where it is all about light, open plan living and outdoor spaces, I have to say the real estate search was disheartening. Every property listed seemed to have dark painted walls, tiny windows covered with heavy curtains and a million tiny separated rooms. I was convinced I was moving to town allergic to natural light ;-) But then there was this room (first picture) and I fell in love...even though the husband took a bit of convincing. Luckily we had the help of the brilliant @intentionalgirl who gave us multiple video tours and helped us take the plunge. So here's to Things I Love About Now #2: our house. This south facing room has the most beautiful sunlight plus a fire place and we spend most of our time in here for sure. My second favorite room in our house is our bedroom. After Black Friday sale shopping and Ikea and Facebook Marketplace and hand-me-downs we have furnished our home, but the walls are still bare...this next season will be all about getting some art on the walls. My third favorite room is the office. It is such a luxury having a dedicated adult space for work. I have about a million other photos but I'll share them in stories and make a highlight so check up there for the next few days.

02.01.2022 I love how I can trust dTERRA to help keep kids protected from environmental and seasonal threats with On Guard. It also helps purify the air when diffused and can be very energizing and uplifting! #doterra #mumlife #naturalwellness Want to learn more about essential oils? Start here: http://qtqf.synduit.com/BBOOK0001

01.01.2022 You may recall one of my last posts where I got eloquently raw about missing home and how one of the things I was longing for more than anything was to bury my feet into the sand. The air bnb was organised, the calendar on the countdown, Florida was gonna happen straight after Easter. And then this. I broke my foot, in about 4 places. Fifth metatarsal to be exact. Surgery scheduled for tomorrow to pin and plate it back together then a long, slow recovery that includes this bo...ot and no driving for the next 2 months . Seriously, how does a mum of 3 handle no driving for 2 months?? Anyway, this too shall pass. I’ve been reading Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren and apparently it was good timing because it is all about being present and not looking for the big events in life to live out our purpose, but the habits of everyday life that form us. The testing ground is before me, Lord show me your grace. By the way, essential oils for the win for pain and to reduce swelling and bruising. Will update you on the ones I’m using post op and for recovery. One of the things I’m dreading the most is the pharmaceutical anti-inflammatories and antibiotics after so long without anything BUT I’m so thankful for modern medicine at times like this and I’m thankful for natural alternatives to help restore the balance and get my body back in check afterwards. Also, no impact and chair workouts on YouTube are the bomb #quittingthequickfix #brokenfoot #liturgyoftheordinary