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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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Raise your hand if you could do with more time to spend on the things that matter most TO YOU.

I am devoted to sharing ideas, tactics and strategies that will help you save time in the kitchen, and beyond.
the Mama Manual blog has earned it’s spot as *can’t miss* content for all busy working mamas – just like you.

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How to get back to your cooking routine after summer

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The ridiculously easy meal planning tip you need right now

Meal planning is one of my favourite things to discuss. And I know this meal...Read More
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The best place to meal plan: Google Calendar

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Your Guide to Deep Clean Your Home Just in Time for Christmas

When it comes to getting ready for the holidays, a deep cleaning schedule is a great way to ensure you get everything done in a logical order. This way you won’t be faced with an overwhelming task a few days ahead of Christmas. I always plan ahead to deep clean my home and it helps…

8 quick and easy alternatives to takeout

No matter the time of year, a homemade meal always feels like a comforting oasis. The catch? Time. Every season brings about a different reason to being busy and spending hours in the kitchen isn’t always on the agenda. This is why I’ve got your back with 8 easy alternatives to takeout. These are the…

How to get back to your cooking routine after summer

Now that the kids are settled in school, it’s time to get back on track with your cooking routine. The transition from the relaxed attitude toward dinner that set in over the summer to something more organised that can get the kids to bed at a decent hour can be one of the toughest parts…

The ridiculously easy meal planning tip you need right now

Meal planning is one of my favourite things to discuss. And I know this meal planning tip is as easy as it is effective, so I am very excited to share! Meal planning is often viewed as an annoying, repetitive task which can be frustrating to do. If you think about it, all you need…

Top Tips for Preparing Your 3-Year-Old for pre-school

Whether your child has attended nursery school or not, preparation for pre-school (also known as Kindergarten) is equally important. During this transition children who attend nursery face a huge challenge since the nursery environment is almost as familiar as home.  Children who have not attended nursery school may experience the same feelings of fear as well…

8 Quick but Healthy Eating Tips for Busy Mamas

We’re all looking for quick but healthy eating tips when we’re so busy. Being busy doesn’t mean we need to resort to unhealthy food, at least most of the time. If anything, we should try and do the opposite. Being busy means we’re constantly on the go, and hence nutrition should rank high on our…

My easy 5 minute summer makeup routine

Makeup does not always make it to the top of every mum’s morning to-do list.  In between trying to get everyone ready and out of the door on time, and trying to not forget anything, it often takes a backseat. But I’ve found a quick routine that suits me well and looks great – so…

The best place to meal plan: Google Calendar

If you think the idea of Google Calendar meal planning sounds complicated, you’re not the only one. Many people I’ve talked to look at me like I’m extremely type A when I mention that the best place to meal plan is Google Calendar, but it’s actually a lot easier than you think – and you…

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