Mel Shieldhouse

Author of cosy YA fantasy. Crafting stories, hoarding books, parenting and potions, Gemini.

[Mel Shieldhouse @M_A_Shieldhouse]

Experiencing the curious dichotomy or being too much and not enough, all at the same time.

#notenough #toomuch

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If you've ever had a cold or flu then this is the post for you. This recipe is easy, delicious and super effective. Kick those flu germs in the pants! (Even works for man-flu). https://t.co/DlhYGEz3tQ

#ilovetea #iloveherbs #healthy #herbaltea #naturalmedicine #greatforkids

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In France they don't have April Fool's Day, they have Poisson d'Avril or 'April's Fish'. The goal is to sneak up on people and stick a picture of a fish on their back.
This is an actual French person.
#aprilfoolsday #funny #random #france #french #poissondavril #weirdtraditions

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My partner and I have both had eagles enter our lives lately - in dreams, meditations and when out and about.

I think it's a reminder to soar as high as we can, keeping a laser focus on our goals.

#inspirationalquotes #mashieldhouse #feelgood #cheerup #hug #lovelife #mosdef

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Thanks to my fabulously artistic 6 year old for this little gem!

#whatleahdrew #kidsdrawings #mashieldhouse #ilovemykids #mumlife #parenthood #parenting #appreciation #funny #laughedoutloud #kidsart

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And the other thing about quicksand? The more you struggle, the quicker you sink. When you feel you're sinking, lie back, relax and trust that the Universe will give you what you need.

#inspirationalquotes #mashieldhouse #feelgood #cheerup #hug #lovelife #happymonday #trust

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Look at these magical little flowers in my friend's bromeliad! It looks like a little fairy pond!

#nature #naturelover #flowers #mashieldhouse #naturephotography #savetheplanet #feelgood #fairies #bromeliad

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It's good to feel appreciated :)

#whatlouiesaid #thingskidssay #mashieldhouse #ilovemykids #mumlife #parenthood #parenting #appreciation #funny #laughedoutloud

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What were your New Year's resolutions and have you kept up with any of them?

#haiku #haikuofinstagram #mashieldhouse #childrensauthor #kidslit #poem #poemsofinstagram #ilovewriting #authorlife #writerscommunity #poetry #humpdayhaiku #amwriting #resolution #newyearsresolution

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Happy Monday! I hope your day is full of love :)

#inspirationalquotes #quotestoliveby #mashieldhouse #feelgood #cheerup #hug #lovelife #happymonday #love #lupefiasco

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A little love potato. Thanks @thefallsfarm !

#nature #naturelover #potato #mashieldhouse #naturephotography #savetheplanet #feelgood #vegetables #funnyshapedfood #buylocal #organic #farmfresh #thefallsfarm

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Since Louie has had his own hashtag for a couple of months now, I thought it was only fair to give Leah one too, to celebrate her wonderful, wacky drawings.

#whatleahdrew. This one no doubt inspired by last night's dinner ;)

#ilovemykids #mumlife #parenthood #parenting

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Tomorrow's dinner - tiger.

(But at least I know it's free range - thanks @queenstmeats!)

#queenstmeats #butcher #funny #meat #misspelling #carnivore

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A little rant in haiku form

#haiku #haikuofinstagram #mashieldhouse #childrensauthor #kidslit #poem #poemsofinstagram #ilovewriting #authorlife #writerscommunity #poetry #humpdayhaiku #amwriting #rant

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Louie adores this book at the moment. It's full of little rhymes about different types of wood and what they're traditionally used for.

#kidslit #book #lovethisbook #mashieldhouse #amreading #bookworm #readingnow #readinglife #woodlore #trees #woodworking #steiner #homeschool

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Sometimes even Kanye makes sense

#inspirationalquotes #quotestoliveby #mashieldhouse #feelgood #cheerup #hug #lovelife #kanye #happymonday

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Believe it or not this is the first sunflower I've ever grown. I never realised what beautiful geometric patterns were in the middle.

#nature #naturelover #flowers #mashieldhouse #naturephotography #savetheplanet #feelgood #sunflower

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Talented and musical.

#whatlouiesaid #thingskidssay #mashieldhouse #ilovemykids #mumlife #parenthood #parenting #talent #musical

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There's so much magic above us. How often do you look up?

#nature #naturelover #flowers #mashieldhouse #naturephotography #savetheplanet #feelgood #tree #trees #canopy #eucalyptus

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My darling Louie has such a wonderful way with words. My heart strings are sufficiently tugged.

#whatlouiesaid #thingskidssay #mashieldhouse #ilovemykids #mumlife #parenthood #parenting #storm