March certainly finished with a bang for me. The last two weeks had me out at least three nights during the school week each and the CrossFit Open finished! Past experience has …
Making it simpler and easier – Collect for Anything by GroupTogether
This post is sponsored by GroupTogether. You might remember that last year I shared with you a great new Australian company called GroupTogether. GroupTogether is a start up founded by two mums …
Why I still insist on family dinner time
One of the first posts I wrote on this blog all the way back in January 2008 was Why Planning Meals Works and the Importance of Shared Meal Time. At that stage …
5 books featuring reluctant heroes + The Mapmaker Chronicles giveaway!
On the blog today I am thrilled to have another guest post from author Allison Tait. Allison is the author of the fantastic The Mapmaker Chronicles series, which as family we have …
What my key routines are looking like in 2017
In a post I wrote earlier this year I shared the three key routines I recommend to parents when they ask me about getting started with being more organised around the home. …
My running, resting and recovery
Today’s post answers a reader question. You can read previous answers to readers’ questions here. How do you find recovery from all your running? Do you nap? How many hours do you …
5 reasons why more sleep will help you be more productive + how to get more sleep
This post is part of a series on productivity. You can find more posts in the series here. *********** In the PWK survey last year I asked the following question “What is …
Weekly food prep and menu plan ideas for March
This post should have been up a couple of weeks ago! While I planned out our meals, converting them into a format for the blog, takes a little time and I could …
2017 best playgrounds in Melbourne for older kids
Back in 2011 I published a guest post on the best playgrounds in Melbourne for older kids. In the five and a half years that have passed, many new playgrounds have been …
Monthly review – riding out the peaks
I know many people find the end of the year a busy time in the lead up to Christmas and the end of the year festivities, but for our family in this …
No bake oat and choc chip balls
This recipe is quite similar to the popular Banana Oat Balls recipe on the blog. This recipe however makes more balls (30 – 34) so lasts a little longer across the week! …
Serotonin Eatery
Image – Serotonin Eatery Serotonin Eatery is one of my favourite cafes in Melbourne. It isn’t local to me but I wish it was! It is however a midpoint for a close girlfriend …
What is productivity and why does it matter?
This year on the blog I am going to be writing a series of posts on productivity. Productivity has always been a key issue in business and economics and over the last …
One simple thing you can do to make yourself happier
If you are having one of those days or maybe even one of those weeks, even small things can make a difference and make you feel happier. A trick I use if …
7 tips for new school mums
Along with the new school year, comes a batch of new school mums. I think that the first year of school for your first child, is just as big of a learning …
Real Life Activities For Preschoolers
My eldest son went to a Montessori preschool and had a fabulous teacher who not only taught my son, but also took the time to teach me (and other parents) ways that …
Monthly review – setting myself up for success
I had a fantastic January and I hope you did too! I had a big break from work, we had a family trip to the beach early January and then myself and …
Book review: Destination Simple by Brooke McAlary
Destination Simple by Brooke McAlary is the first of two books to be released by the Slow Your Home Podcast host this year – congratulations Brooke! Brooke is based in the Blue …