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
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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.
What Makes You Happy?
Today, March 20th is the International Day of Happiness. What a perfectly good excuse to think about what makes you happy. Is happiness really a state of mind? Thanks (not) to the power of technology & media, we are constantly barraged with the hate, grief and catastrophe happening all over the world. Due to this … Read More about What Makes You Happy?
My house marches on dishes and laundry
God I love spending my weekends washing & cleaning (said NO.ONE.EVER.) There are 2 main things that must be done each and every day to keep your house running smoothly. Find out why my house marches on dishes & laundry. I’ve done loads of research on the subject – trying to find the best, … Read More about My house marches on dishes and laundry
French Prawn Rolls
These French Prawn Rolls are the ultimate seafood indulgence. Hot, buttery, crunchy baguettes filled with cold, creamy prawns and a mouthful of flavours that will most certainly tempt your tastebuds. Trust me when I tell you these will be very popular! Always a crowd pleaser and very easy to put together. They also work really well … Read More about French Prawn Rolls
20 of the best School Lunch Ideas
Schools back in session. Whoohoo! Now holidays are over I can get back into my routine of making a week’s worth of lunches on the weekend, which saves me from stressing and rushing throughout the week. I love making my girls all sorts of different things to eat at school as it keeps things interesting…no … Read More about 20 of the best School Lunch Ideas
10 of the best freezer friendly meals
Freezer Friendly meals are a game-changer. They are great time savers and the equivalent of autopilot dinners. With school going back very soon its a super simple thing you can do right now to save your sanity those first few weeks back (and then every week of your life after that). Just like anything … Read More about 10 of the best freezer friendly meals
Why Create A Capsule Wardrobe?
I’m doing an online course over at The Busy Budgeter at the moment called Hot Mess to Home Success! Now. Let me just preface this by saying that I am already a pretty organised person, but every little bit helps right?! Anyhoo, one of the course modules speaks about having a capsule wardrobe. When … Read More about Why Create A Capsule Wardrobe?