When it comes to getting organised at home, most of us know what we need to do, but we get stuck at knowing where to start. I was reminded of this issue …
Does it really get harder? – 2019 edition
Each year I write a post reflecting on the state of family life. The first post in this series was back in 2009 when our youngest son was still a baby. At …
Why fitness in all areas of life is important
Most readers of the blog would know that I am an avid runner and CrossFit enthusiast. I haven’t always been a runner, nor I have always been interested in functional fitness, but …
Monthly review: re-calibrating and re-energising
January is my favourite month of the year for a few reasons: The weather is awesome. It is the start of the new year and I love the feeling of a fresh …
How being Planned + Present can help increase family harmony and save you money
Early bird registrations for Planned + Present round 8 are now open. Over the last two years over 500 mums have taken the course with amazing results for so many who have taken …
The cost of feeding the family in 2019
Before I start to discuss how much as it costs to provide and care for a family with five kids, I feel it important to note that I am eternally grateful for …
Creating a single goal for 2019
Yesterday I published my review of 2018. The review is effectively step one in creating my goal for the new year. If you have been reading my blog for even a short …
Yearly review 2018 – practicing skills to increase family harmony
My personal goal for 2018 was “Detach from the old and embrace the new to nurture a family spirit of adventure.” In August of 2017 I undertook a Mindfulness short course with …
25 Christmas gift ideas for adults 2018 (that you can buy online)
It is really starting to feel like Christmas! As I sit and write this post, I am waiting for delivery of our Christmas tree – I think I am more excited about …
A plan for Christmas 2018
I love Christmas time. I love our family traditions and love spending time with family. It can be easy for Christmas time to become a stressful time if we let it. The …
How Planned + Present has changed the lives of 100s of mums
Planned + Present is now open for its seventh round. Over the last two years over 500 mums have taken the course with amazing results for so many who taken action. Planned …
How to reclaim time across your week
What would you do if you had a spare hour each day? Many of us spend time wishing we had more time. We have 168 hours in a week, yet sometimes we …
What do my weekends look like?
A question I have been asked quite frequently of late is “What do your weekends look like?” I have shared on the blog before what my week days look like, but not …
5 tips for managing the witching hours
Today’s post answers a reader question. You can read previous answers to readers’ questions here. How can I be better prepared / organised for the “witching hours” of the evening (5-7 pm ish) …
I am proof that anyone can start getting organised!
If you look at my blog Planning With Kids, you might have the impression that I have always been organised and planned, but that is far from the truth. While planning comes …
Half yearly review – the power of small steps
It seems that as a society as a whole we tend to connect success with big achievements, big victories and big changes. I agree that they are of course signs of wonderful …
My 5 current tips to help me work smarter not harder
When asked that awkward question “So what do you do?” I respond, I write a blog. This answer generally kicks off another series of questions. Sometimes people ask me for my best …
Monthly review – tips for a simple, sustainable winter wardrobe
About two and a half years ago, I made the decision to simplify my wardrobe. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made and I have continued to keep …