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HI, I’M NAKITA
I help busy working mums go from
stressed & scrambling to wing dinner daily
-- to being well-prepared and organised
while feeding their family good food
and saving time and money.
HI, I’M NAKITA
I help busy mums go from stressed, exhausted, and overwhelmed
with feeding their families, to feeling excited and confident because they always have a plan...
and spend less time in the kitchen!
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Through her best-selling book, meal planning membership, online courses, top-ranked blog and thriving online communities, Nakita inspires a realistic yet empowering sense of “YES - I can rock this!” for over 27,000 busy mamas.
She proves that by working smarter instead of harder, even the most overwhelmed, discouraged mamas can start to feel empowered because they have the tools and resources to make meal planning a breeze.
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Slow Cooker Magic: 3 Easy Freezer Meals in 10 Minutes
I know, the words “easy freezer meals you can prep in just 10 minutes” sound like music to your ears, right? Almost too good to be true? Well, I’m here to tell you, it’s not! We all have those days when ‘busy’ is an understatement. And having dinner on the table at a decent hour…
Struggling to Meal Plan? These 8 Simple Tips Make It Doable
If you’re struggling to meal plan, you are not alone. However, most of the advice out there is geared toward people who just aren’t sure where to start. The big problem for a lot of us who are already familiar with the ins and outs of meal planning is finding the motivation to get it…
6 Commonly Missed Spots in Your Spring Cleaning Checklist
Do you have a spring cleaning checklist? When it comes to spring cleaning, many of us focus on the more obvious tasks. Getting your patio or balcony furniture ready to enjoy the spring weather is one of the most popular spring cleaning tasks, as is giving the windows, insect screens and doors a thorough cleaning….
Camping with Kids: A Beginner’s Guide to a Stress-Free Trip
As spring sets in, your thoughts might be turning to spending more time in the great outdoors. What better way is there to enjoy some family bonding in nature than camping with kids? It’s a great idea to replace screens and spend high-quality time together while appreciating the nature. I know this might not sound…
10 Easy Decluttering Ideas for a Rainy Afternoon
If you need some decluttering ideas for a rainy afternoon, I’ve come up with some quick wins that can make your place look neater in a flash for instant gratification. This means that you’ll finally get to do some of that tidying you’ve been saying you’ll get around to when you have some free time…
How to Make a Family Budget: Tips for Financial Success
Do you have a family budget plan? If you’re not even sure what that is, don’t feel bad – one poll found that 3 out of 5 Americans don’t even know what they spent last month, and I bet the percentage is pretty similar here in Malta and everywhere else. With all the other responsibilities…
6 Simple Tips to Create Healthy Eating Habits for Life in 2025
If you’re like many mums, create healthy eating habits is one of the first things that comes to mind when you look toward making 2025 a good year. And while we all know the basics of healthy eating, it’s often easier said than done. Most mums I know are simply too busy at this time…
My top 10 blog posts for 2024
This has officially become a tradition! For the past 6 years, I’ve loved reflecting on the top blog posts you all couldn’t get enough of throughout the year. Looking at the 2024’s top blog posts list, one thing is crystal clear: simplicity and saving time in the kitchen are the ultimate goals. From no-fuss dinner…
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