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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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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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Last-minute, easy, Christmas Lunch Recipes
There are lots of great Christmas lunch recipes if you poke around online. But most of them have one thing in common: They require superhuman efforts (or a team of assistants) to pull off. If there’s ever a day I think it’s worth spending some extra time making a main dish, it’s Christmas. But there’s…
6 Foods to Freeze for a Stress-Free Christmas Lunch
When it comes to prepping for a stress-free Christmas, these freezer hacks can make all the difference. I’m all about doing as much as I can in advance so I can actually relax and enjoy the holidays, and my freezer is one of my best friends at this time of year. With proper planning, you…
How to Give up the Dummy This Christmas
Mamas, I feel you. I know that just thinking about your child having to give up the dummy gives you extreme anxiety. The same goes for any other comfort, such as the bottle or the blanky. Christmas time is the perfect time to do it. It’s been a few years since I used this little tip…
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…
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