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 …
Weekly food prep and menu plan ideas for Feb 2019
Back to school and back to menu planning for the month again! A bonus from having menu planned for so long and having being able to use my app for many years …
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 …
E-Book review – Positive Parenting Toolkit by Ellen Jackson
Ellen Jackson is the author of Positive Parenting Toolkit – Practical, science-backed tips for mindfulness, problem solving, resilience, online well being and helping your family to thrive. Ellen is also one of …
PWK annual survey + free e-books to say thank you!
At the end of year I have traditionally sent out a short survey to receive feedback from the wonderful readers of Planning With Kids. As everyone tends to be focused on end …
Back to school 2019 – a collection of tips to help parents
I am not one to wish away school holidays. I love them and love having the kids around more. Yes at times they can drive me a bit bonkers, but on the …
Quick and easy oven baked chicken breast
This is a perfect recipe to add to your rotations for weekly prep. You can cook up bulk amounts of chicken breasts with minimum fuss and mess. You can easily tweak and …
Creating inspiration boards with kids
When it comes to goal setting I take a very practical approach. My goal for 2019 is to Nurture new routines to re-energise, re-invigorate and create personal growth. Underneath that I have …
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 …
Giveaway: Learn to Run
From working with over 500 women in my Planned + Present e-course, I know that creating an exercise habit of some form is high on the priorities of many women. While there …
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 …
Some fab online sales and tips for getting the most out of online sales
For some of us (like me), the thought of shopping on Boxing Day or the days immediately after Christmas is more of a nightmare than a dream. I felt like I have …
Monthly review: a nudge in the right direction
About five years ago the headmaster at the older boys’ school encouraged parents at an information evening, to not be afraid of giving our children a nudge or even a push in …
8 simple handmade gifts for Christmas (that aren’t food!)
I love to give a handmade gift, but I want them to be something people will like and want to keep – not stash in the back of a cupboard somewhere. I …
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 …
25 Christmas gift ideas for kids 2018 (that you can buy online)
I find I am doing more and more of my shopping online and I am trying to buy from as many Australian online shops as I can. Below I have collected some …