This has become a tradition. For the past 5 years, I love to have a look at which blog posts published during that year you read the most.

Looking at this year’s, it is clear that ease is one of the most-coveted feelings. From 5 minute breakfasts, to simple food swaps, to 10 minute freezer meals…things being easy is what we crave as busy mamas.

Read on, and enjoy ‘the show’! 😀

10. 10 fun party games to keep kids entertained (ones we played ourselves)

I wrote this blog post after the smashing success we had with my daughter Nina’s 8th birthday party. It was a very small group of girls, and we wanted to go all out with the fun and games. Remember those epic parties we used to have when we were kids? The ones where all we remembered were the games? That’s what we wanted – and boy did we manage. Dive into this blog post to get the lowdown!

9. Breakfast in 5 minutes (10 wholesome options)

Rushed mornings? No worries! Have a look at my list of quick, wholesome breakfasts…I promise, these will just take 5 minutes!! You’ll find a variety…from the classic Egg and Avocado Toast to the chocolatey breakfast Brownie Batter Overnight Oats. These breakfasts will help you start the day fueled without sacrificing your precious time. Breakfast just got a whole lot quicker and tastier!

8. 15 simple food swaps to help you eat healthier

Elevate your eating habits with 15 simple food swaps that are as delicious as they are nutritious! From heart-healthy oats replacing sugary cereals to easy yet great swaps like veal instead of beef, these swaps add up to big nutritional wins. I feel a whole lot better since I started using these swaps myself, so I thought I would share them with you.

7. Easy 10 minute Crock-Pot freezer meals

I shared 3 heavenly 10-minute Crockpot freezer meals, and this blog post did super well, as expected! What’s not to love about a 10 minute dinner that not only do you get dinner done in 10 minutes…but you also get more to freeze! Say goodbye to dinner stress and hello to homemade goodness.

6. Spring cleaning: 6 things you should not forget to clean

Have you cleaned those often-overlooked spots? I want spoil what’s inside…but I do bet you’ve at least missed two of them during your last spring clean!

5. 5 simple summer meals ready in minutes

Cooking in summer can be a drag sometimes. This is why I wrote this blog post..and it seemed to strike a chord. All of the recipes are quick, easy, and oh-so-delicious – summer dinners just got a whole lot simpler! Don’t forget to bookmark this one for summer!

4. 7 brilliant breakfast hacks every mum needs to know

In 4th place is another breakfast-themed blog post. There are some wicked hacks in here to make your mornings go smoother. Read on to make breakfast effortless and even fun!

3. 10 smart tips to stick to your grocery budget

If your grocery budget isn’t quite covering as much food as it used to, you’re not alone. These smart tips will help you stay on track with your budget. Dive in, and make sure to implement.

2. My ultimate summer bucket list for 2023

Full disclaimer: I did not manage to tick off as much as I wanted to, BUT, there was no shortage of fun this year. Bang in the middle of summer, if you had to ask me for an idea of something fun to do, I’d probably have to think hard and long because inspiration is hard to come by then (for me at least). So, this year, I came up with a bucket list, and it’s been fun to look at and tick things off!

1. My top 10 IKEA kitchen tools (ones I cannot live without)

This is my top, most-read blog post from all of those published this year! I publish one blog post every Friday (I’ve never missed one in the past 5 and a half years!) – so that’s saying something! If you want to get the lowdown on my top picks for must-have IKEA kitchen tools that I’ve come to love and rely on….read on.

That’s it for this blog post and the last blog post of 2023!
Thank you for being a loyal reader of the blog; see you back here in 2024!

Love,

Nakita xxx