Posts filed under: Life

How I budget and split my wage

I’m often asked how I budget, and I have to laugh because the younger version of me was probably the last person who should be handing out this type of...

Things I’ve read about coronavirus that will help us stay calm

How many of the things we’ve been hearing about coronavirus help us stay calm? If you’re anything like me, it’s the opposite: all these scary headlines and extreme precautions have...

Home with the kids: 14 ways to have a better day

We’ve got a lot of days at home with the kids ahead of us thanks to coronavirus, and if you’re like me, you’re probably wondering how you’re going to get...

Storage ideas: what I store where

Storage ideas always rank very highly on my asked-for list. And I do get a fair share of DMs and emails asking about where I store my shoes, bags, paper...

Top tips for the perfect agriturismo getaway

If you’re looking for a break with your family that goes beyond the typical city hotel or beach resort stay, I’ve got a great suggestion for you: an agriturismo getaway. ...

Non-stick is making you sick: the no-fuss guide to non-toxic cookware

This year, I didn’t make a New Year’s resolution. I like the concept, but we all know how New Year’s resolutions tend to turn out. I wanted to be more proactive...

No-excuse home date night ideas

Home date night ideas… Honest question: When is the last time you had a date night? If you’re like many mums, you’re probably laughing right now – or maybe even...

4 simple steps to organise your paperwork once and for all

Paperwork is one of those tasks that many of us put off. Whether it’s a form demanding information you’re going to need to look up or it just doesn’t seem...

Hate camping? 6 DIY glamping tips to make it bearable

I have a confession to make: Up till a short while ago I was not the biggest fan of camping. However, I did appreciate the value of spending time in...

My top 10 blog posts for 2019

I’ve officially turned the ‘top 10 blog posts for the year’ into an end-of-year tradition, since it’s the SECOND time I get to publish a top 10 yearly post (hurrah!)...