Sometimes it takes time for the benefit of new habits to build. This year my goal has been to invest in relationships with family, friends and community to bring joy and connection. …
How to plan mum-time and me-time as a single mum
Through out the year on the blog, I try to answer as many reader questions as I can. But I don’t always have the needed personal experience to respond to all reader …
7 Australian small businesses to check out
I am constantly inspired by the creativity, resourcefulness and bravery of those who start their own businesses. While having your own business affords you certain benefits, it also comes with risk and …
Does it really get harder? – 2017 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 …
Christmas Themes – Ideas For 2017
This post is part of my Christmas in July 2017 series. You can find more posts by clicking here. Choosing a theme for Christmas each year is something I do to make …
What to do when you know you have taken on too much
We all realise that we have limits as to how much we can take on and what is an optimal work load for us. There are times however, for various reasons that …
5 sustainable gift ideas and a gift idea spreadsheet
This post is part of my Christmas in July 2017 series. Click here to find more posts in this series. I have three wonderful sisters, the youngest of which is THE MOST …
A mindful approach to using your smartphone
I am not anti smartphone at all. I have an iPhone which I find a super useful tool for both work and home. I did go through a stage however, a few …
Taking control of your smartphone
This was originally published in the PWK Newsletter, but I have decided to give it a home here on the blog also! Smartphones are awesome! They have allowed us to be connected …
Christmas planning in July – reducing waste
When I was thinking about my Christmas Planning in July series, I began contemplating how I can make our Christmas this year less wasteful. By waste I mean using items for single …
2017 half yearly review – what I need to change
Photo by Jens Lelie on Unsplash I went and read my review for this time last year and my end of year review from 2016 before writing this post. And while I am happy with …
Healthy coconut rough
I was put on to this recipe by a lovely friend from my gym. I have been making it for a couple of years now and have tweaked this recipe to suit …
Book review – The Art of Frugal Hedonism
I adored The Art of Frugal Hedonism – A guide to spending less while enjoying everything more. It is written by an Australian duo, Annie Raser-Rowland and Adam Grubb. I borrowed this …
Ginger, coconut and cashew bars
When we were in China recently I picked up a box of these for bars to snack on while sightseeing and travelling. They were delicious and I loved the ginger flavour. Not long …
Tips for solo parenting when your partner is away
Today’s post answers a reader question. You can read previous answers to readers’ questions here. My husband is about to leave for a three week overseas work trip and I’m wanting to …
My favourite things list
I receive many emails asking for the brand or links to particular items that I use. So to save me having to write separate responses to these emails I have decided to …
Tips to avoid being frustrated with the kids
I adore my kids, but sometimes they cause me great frustration. The have been know to leave their stuff all over the house, whine when asked to do something, fight with each …
Weekly prep and menu plan ideas for June 2017
You know the absolute beauty of menu planning is that you can recycle them. It is super easy for me as I post them here on the blog, but to make life …