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What Does a Smile Say?
“Oh, you look amazing! So glamorous, so put-together, so well! Your smile is so bright, how do you do it?” These are the questions I’m asked almost every day, as though my smile holds the secrets ........
Stop faking it
I have always said whatever resides in your heart will eventually be exposed through your words or actions.No matter how hard or long you try to,’fake it, till you make it,’ it’s not going to work.You ........
Why I Believe We Should Give Our Money & Time to Help Others
Life moves fast, and it’s easy to get caught up in our own goals. But one thing I’ve realised is that helping others, whether it’s giving money, time, or effort, it creates a sense of purpose that not ........
Overcoming Disappointment
Overcoming disappointment can feel like an uphill battle, but it’s also an opportunity for growth. Over the last 8!years I have dealt with more than my fair share of medical issues and pain and I ........
HOW DO YOU KEEP MOTIVATED?
Here’s how I try to keep myself motivated:1. Figure Out What Matters : I remind myself why I’m doing something in the first place. If it doesn’t mean much to me, I’ll never stick with it. So I dig dee ........
Peace and Contentment
Have you ever felt the struggle with your mind and body when searching for that feeling of peace and contentment? It can be an unsettled sense of fight or flight. Fight to achieve it or run as fast as ........
Peace and Contentment
Have you ever felt the struggle with your mind and body when searching for that feeling of peace and contentment? It can create an unsettling sense of fight or flight. Fight to achieve it or flight, r ........
BEWARE, IM A REAL AUTHOR NOT A MARKETER 😂
Can you make money as a Children’s Book Author?Absolutely! As a children's author, your income potential can be quite rewarding. I have had my children’s book published for a year and have receive ........
TO MY FUTURE SELF
Dear Future Self,As you read this letter, I hope you take a moment to reflect on the journey that has brought you to where you are today. Our mental health journey has been marked by significant ........
Embracing My Journey: Breaking Free from the Self Sacrificing Schema
In the labyrinth of my own mind, I've come to recognise a familiar pattern—a deeply ingrained belief that the needs of others should always come before my own. This self sacrificing schema, though roo ........
Cultivating a Lifelong Love of Learning: The Importance and Benefits of Reading to Children
In a world filled with distractions and digital devices wanting attention, the simple act of reading to children remains one of the most powerful and timeless ways to nurture their minds and spirits. ........
BREATHE
It’s a word we use occasionally, but it’s an involuntary action we unconsciously do 24/7. With every breath there is life, without breath there is no longer life.‘Breathe,’ can be used as a figure of ........
YOU
Not you, you would never do this. You are the life of the party, you are everyone’s rock, you are an inspiration, you are always smiling, you help others, you make others lives better, you are alw ........
The Enchanted Tree
Walking along the beach at Scarborough today I found this fabulous tree. It made my heart sing as it brought back precious memories of when I took our youngest child on a bush walk, we found a sim ........
Belonging
1 John 4:4, ‘But you belong to God my dear children.’Berne Brown says, ‘You’re imperfect and you’re wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.’We all have the desire to belong, wh ........
Wonka
The new release of Wonka the movie has ignited everyone’s imagination and delight once again. With the combination of this engaging story line, characters and magic, Willy Wonka won our hearts.Wonka h ........
Are you superstitious?
Most of us will say no, not me, but when I really thought about it I believe we all are superstitious in someway, even if it’s unconscious.I have always been surrounded by superstition, as I was born ........
What is the Secret to happiness?
This question has been asked for hundreds of years. So what is the secret to happiness or is there one?While scrolling through Tiktok I saw this young man ask a 93 year old lady this very question. I ........
UNBREAKABLE CONNECTION
No matter what relationship you have with your family, there is an unbreakable connection whether you like it or not. We are all created in one image; God, and He formed us in our mother’s womb. Witho ........
World Mental Health Day
The 10th of October is World Mental Health Day. The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world.I was diagnosed with anxiety, depression ........
World Smile Day
You know the saying, ‘A apple a day keeps the Dr away?’ Well a smile a day keeps the blues away. A smile reduces stress, encourages positivity and helps you live longer. ‘I’ll have what she’s having.’ ........
The Healing Touch
Part 2As we have established our Healthcare nursing care needs a code red call!Having said that, there is always a positive in every negative situation you just have to search for it. I have been so b ........
The Healing Touch
PART 1Through the reality of experiencing the seemingly endless and relentless spinal surgeries I have endured in the last 7 years, this has unknowingly made me a self professed assessor of our health ........
R U OK?
Are you ok, are three very powerful words. These 3 words can open a flood gate of emotions, positive or negative. I believe we are slowing allowing ourselves to be vulnerable, real and honest when it ........
DELETE, BLOCK, UNFOLLOW, REPORT
In our world of social media we have created a new breed of humans that hide behind screens, I call them, ‘Screen Mutants.’ They don’t believe in rules, manners, kindness or compassion. Their purpose ........
From the inside looking out
From the day we are conceived we rely on our Mothers to keep us alive. We have total trust that they will get us to where we need to be. Then we are born and travel through the stages of life. We cont ........
In The Blink Of An Eye
Yesterday, I experienced the saying you can be in a room full of people and still feel alone. I received my Brain MRI report and it stated I have a 9 x 5 mm hyperintense soft tissue mass within the po ........
Barbie Movie
The hype is real, Barbie has ruffled a few feathers to say the least. Written and directed by Greta Gerwig, known for her feminist movies along with Noah Baumbach. This movie was sure to have an overt ........
Stay In Your Lane
This saying, ‘ Stay in your lane,’ really resonates with me. It is so easy to veer to the left or the right. Sometimes life can force the wheel where we shouldn’t go.It takes daily refocus, prayer and ........
Cultivating, a Spirit of Thankfulness
What does being thankful mean? The dictionary says, thankful means : ‘being aware, and appreciative of a benefit; grateful.’I decided to break this definition down. The first word that stood out to me ........
LOVE CONQUERS ALL
We have all heard this saying, but do we put it into action? I know from experience, when someone has hurt me with their words, behaviour or hands, love is the furthest thought from my mind. Thoughts ........
The Battlefield
Have you ever felt no matter what you do it’s just never good enough? I know I certainly have. Many, many times. When you are faced with this situation and you are literally on the battlefield, you mu ........
All will be revealed
Have you ever lay in bed thinking, I’m glad nobody knows what I’m really thinking? Imagine the chaos that would cause. Or after you’ve had a bad day at work, you really want to throw a full blown tant ........
Mistaken Identity
What or who defines who you are?‘Inspire, Learn, Grow.’ This is what God wants for us all, but when we are caught up in this painful world of rejection these encouraging words just don’t shine through ........
Safe and Sound
Lollypop Stew 🍭 has found a cosy new home in Nundah State School Library. Students are lining up to get a copy. 💖
Are We There Yet?
After preparing and planning for weeks, three excited sisters race to the car, made themselves comfortable and chatted incessantly to each other about the awesome journey on which they were about to e ........
Special Invited Guest
Friday nights at the Bunn household is the best night of the week. Every Friday a member of our family is appointed the ‘Special Invited Guest.’ You may ask, what does that mean? Well, that person has ........
Let Your light Shine
I have always taught my children to have a spirit of excellence, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matt. 5:14–16.)Sa ........
Self care
Some might say the word self care is selfish. Over the years I did think it was. Being a mother of three under 5, many years ago, there was no time to think of this, ‘self care, me concept.’ I must ad ........
Time
Say this word a few times and it sounds strange, but it is such an important word in our lives. It dictates so many aspects of our well being. It plays a crucial role in the management of the health o ........
JUST WRITE
I was recently asked lots of questions by year 6 students about writing that I couldn’t answer. It is assumed that when you become an author, you know everything about writing, literature, books, and ........
Exposing your Vulnerability
I think I can safely say that most writers feel very vulnerable when they allow their closest family member or the public to read their much loved, precious manuscript. I know from my personal experie ........
Get to know the Author
Hi friends my name is Christine Bunn and I am a published author of Lollypop Stew, a children’s picture book for ages 3/5. I am currently in the publication process of my next children’s picture book ........
You are My Favourite Creation
God created you and meThe best creation you’ll ever seeHe knitted you together with His own handsAnd said I am well pleased with this manNow listen up, I’ve got something to say,Live life as I have pl ........
Mother
Mother. What does it mean to be a mother? Is it DNA? Is it unconditional love? Is it nurture? The definition of mother is: ‘A Mother is a female parent: Mothers nurture and mother children. It's also ........
Forgiveness
The word forgiveness scares a lot of people. It questions what we hold deep in our hearts. It brings up so many emotions, feeling and questions. The first question that comes to mind is, ‘ If I forgiv ........
Are you a people pleaser?
What makes you a people pleaser? Is it being kind, generous, thoughtful, giving up of your time? All of these traits are true but ultimately being a people pleaser will cost you your peace.The reality ........
What does the word Author mean to you?
I’m sure if I did a survey and asked this question most people would say, it’s someone who has written and published a book. That is the most logical definition, right?I believe we are all authors. We ........
To be or not to be
Have you ever asked yourself who am I, what is my purpose? I’m sure most of you have at some stage of your life. It can be a daunting question, confronting yourself with who am I, am I enough?From 4 y ........
Strength or Weakness
It doesn’t take long for your children to recognise your strengths and weaknesses. My head starts to hurt when I talk about the day I offered to volunteer for my son’s year 3 maths lesson. I thought t ........
What inspires you to write
I have always had a colourful and sometimes weird Imagination. I see and hear things others may not. I don’t sit at a desk and wait for an idea to pop into my head or research topics.I see or hear som ........
Traditional, Self, Hybrid or Vanity Publishers?
This is the million dollar question on every authors lips and a very controversial topic. So let’s break it down. You have a variety of options today to get your book published, I’ll mention a few:1. ........
Literary genius, book worm, have a gift or none?
Which one do you need to become a successful author? Do you need all four or two out of four, 1 or maybe none? Well, I believe that question could be answered in all four ways. I can tell you that for ........
Are you a writer or not?
This is a question I ask myself often. Creative people doubt their abilities, question their gift and even to the extreme don’t tell anyone about their midnight written stories.Becoming confident with ........
Who is your favourite Children’s Author
When I get asked who is your favourite children’s author I can honestly say I only have two. Roalh Daph & Julia Donaldson. I love their writing style, creativity and wild imaginations and use of words ........
Never let a idea, story or word unwritten
How many times have you had a fantastic idea when you are just about asleep? I know I have had countless ones. Sometimes I am that excited I get my trusty note pad out and write it down, then promptly ........
International Children's Book Day
Sun, Apr 2, 2023 International Children's Book Day is an annual celebration of children's literature. This event aims to encourage children to appreciate literature and develop a love of books a ........
Lollypop Stew the Recipe
2 Strawberry cream 2 Snakes 2 Jubes 2 Raspberries 75 mls Apple juice 75 mls Pear juice 2 marshmallows 2 Lollypops Method Combine all ingredients in a bowl, stir with loving care. Pour equal ........
Nundah State School Prep visit
Magical day spent with 88 prep student reading and making Lollypop Stew 🍭 Imaginations were ignited. Fun, laughter, predictions and enquiry were cultivated. Lollypop Stew was a great success, engagi ........