Here’s the thing right. When you have kids, you really have next to no time for anything else. So when you do have time alone, (which, if you are like me, is most often when everyone else is in bed) instead of sleeping yourself, you don’t. You sacrifice sleep for peace. Solitude. Me Time. Silence. … Read More about Why Do We Sacrifice Sleep For Peace?
6 Top Tips To Better Christmas Planning
As of today there is only 7 Saturdays until Christmas, which is more than ample time to get yourself organised! No Christmas rush for you this year!! I’m here to make your life as easy as possible with my 6 top tips for better Christmas planning. Ho, Ho, Ho, Off We Go! Make … Read More about 6 Top Tips To Better Christmas Planning
What Are The Secrets Of Confident Women?
What makes a confident woman? Is she born with it? Or maybe it’s just great makeup, cheekiness, and a whole lotta sass? The truth is, sure some people just naturally exude confidence out of every pore. Some don’t. This doesn’t however, mean the secrets of confident women cannot be learned. Just like learned behavior in … Read More about What Are The Secrets Of Confident Women?
Time Management For Working Mums
“You are always so busy! How do you fit it all in?” People say this to me A LOT. Other mums even, ones who work full-time just like I do. It does kind of spin me out, I thought we were all just fantastical super mums, excelling at doing as much as we fucking … Read More about Time Management For Working Mums
My Exact Lunch Prep System
So many people have commented to me over the years about the way I pre-make a week’s worth of lunches for my family. Everyone seems to be in one of 2 camps: A) Why does she do that?! or, B) How does she do that?! The fact is, the why came about just like any … Read More about My Exact Lunch Prep System
Why You Need To Ignore The Big Picture
I just had a very emotional conversation with my 12yr old about cleaning her room. Like ridiculous emotional. Not just an “I’m not doing it” type of blatant statement but more of a back-of-hand on the forehead “Oh, the pain! It’s just too much to bear” type of thing. Honestly. I think my eyes were … Read More about Why You Need To Ignore The Big Picture
Why Don’t You Just Say Yes?
Growing up in a big family, my house was far from perfect. It was always clean and always tidy and there was always food on the table, but it was never a place you were likely to see in Home Beautiful. I think my mum got used to embracing the craziness that came with bringing up … Read More about Why Don’t You Just Say Yes?
How A Paper Planner Helps You Stay Organised
Disclosure: Some of the links contained within this post are affiliate links. I only ever promote something I personally love and/or use. If I tell you I like something, it means I do and if I say I have bought something because it is awesome, it means I actually have. OK so i’m … Read More about How A Paper Planner Helps You Stay Organised
How To Be Organised at Tax Time
Its June. Almost “properly” winter (depending on where you live at least). It’s a time that gets half of us thinking “Wow, June already? Where has the year gone!?” and the other half saying things like “Crap! two weeks till tax time – where the hell is all my paperwork?”. June is when most of … Read More about How To Be Organised at Tax Time
4 of The Best Business Books For Startups
When thinking about a start up or wanting to turn your hobby into an income stream, you will need advice on what do and the best way to do it. As someone who’s been through this before I can tell you every man and his dog will give you their views on what they think you should do. There is so much information out there it can be really overwhelming & frustrating and scary to think of exactly what SHOULD be done.My advice as someone who’s dabbled in small and online business is to just start. No matter if you are writing a book, selling on Etsy or setting up a stall to sell candles at your local market – you can’t let the information overload stop you from getting going. Mistakes will most definitely be made but that’s how you learn. There will never be a perfect time to start – you just have to jump in.Research is necessary, and I’ve listed my personal favourite books that should definitely be on your bedside table if you are serious about starting a small business.