Hello November! I love this time of year. The weather is getting warmer, signs of Christmas start appearing and the school year starts to wind down towards the end of the month. …
Easy meal prep lunch ideas
When I first started doing weekly meal prep sessions they were pretty small. My goal was to make one savoury item and one sweet item for the kids’ lunch boxes. Once I …
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 …
Christmas Themes – Ideas For 2018
This post is part of my Christmas 2018 series. You can find more posts by clicking here. Choosing a theme for Christmas each year is something I do to make planning for …
Monthly review – my love of the small things
Sometimes we have to learn the same lessons over and over again before they really sink in or simply to just be reminded of their importance. September was like that for me. …
Milestones and memories
This was originally sent in my newsletter this week. The response from readers was amazing – thanks so much to the many of you who replied to let me know you enjoyed …
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 …
Susannah’s story – how small changes created time to start her own business
A few weeks ago in my newsletter I shared a little snippet from a story of a mum who made a number of small changes in her life that have had a …
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 …
Top 18 Spring Festivals in Melbourne for Families
How fabulous is spring? Today I am super excited to have a spring focused post on the blog thanks to Joyce from TOT: HOT OR NOT. Joyce’s site is always my go to when …
Visiting Sydney with kids
I am super excited to bring this post to you by a Sydney resident and expert Seana Smith. I love Sydney and think it is a great place to take the kids, …
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 …
Weekend meals that will make your week days easier
One of the key tips I suggest to people who are wanting to get started with meal prep, is to get smart about the meals you cook on the weekend. I do …
Tips on how to turn your ideas into reality
Do you have an idea that you have been thinking about for a while? Is there something you want to create, try or explore? It is easy when we become parents to …
Monthly review – gratitude and reflection
When I write up my monthly reviews, the first thing I do is complete the table below. That then sets the tone for the rest of the post and most times I …
Managing new stages with older kids
Today’s post answers a reader question. You can read previous answers to readers’ questions here. How do you handle the next phase of life ie kids getting older and transitioning from Primary to …
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) …
Raw mint cheesecake
I do love a good raw treat! But like all treats they are not something I eat everyday. If you love mint flavoured desserts then you will love this raw mint cheesecake. It …