Posts filed under: Life

Christmas on a budget: 12 money hacks to save you €€€ during the holiday season

If there’s ever a time of year we could all use some great money hacks, it’s the holiday season. Between all those holiday gatherings, the big Christmas meal, some festive...

My 3 week home cleaning schedule to get ready for Christmas

When it comes to getting ready for the holidays, a home cleaning schedule is a great way to ensure you get everything done in a logical order so you won’t...

5 simple ways to prepare for a peaceful Christmas season

Many mums approach the holidays with a mix of excitement and dread, but with the right planning, you really can have a peaceful Christmas season. The good news is that...

7 quick decluttering projects to make your home look less cluttered

I love quick decluttering projects. They just take a few minutes, and they give you such a sense of accomplishment. But even more importantly, they make your space look far...

Time-saving tips to save you at least 3 hours per week

No matter how organised you are, you can never have enough time-saving tips! That’s because time is the one thing we never seem to have enough of. Since we can’t...

The smart mum’s guide to the back-to-school transition

It’s almost back-to-school time, and you’re probably filled with mixed emotions. Relief is usually right up there at the top, but there’s also probably some sadness in the mix about...

6 ways to celebrate your birthday when you’re a busy mum

How are you going to celebrate your birthday this year? As a busy mum, you might just consider it a victory if you can get through the day without anyone...

5 top tips to prepare for back to school

Even though the first day of school might feel like a long way off – especially on these long, hot summer days – it is never too early to think...

My fast packing tips for a day at the beach

If you don’t go to the beach as often as you’d like because the prospect of getting everyone – and everything – ready in time is just too stressful, some...

My top packing tips for travel

Since we travel quite a bit, friends and family often ask me for packing tips when they go on holiday. Going on trips with kids can be very stressful, and...