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Raising responsible young adults is the goal for many of us parents, and the path is much easier if we start when our kids are little. One effective way to teach responsibility to young children is through the use of age-appropriate chore charts. They encourage independence and self-discipline while also providing opportunities for children to cont…
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An evening routine that brings peace and calm to the household is a dream for us parents! It’s understandable - with the bustle of everyday life, winding down can feel like an uphill battle, especially when the kids are little. But I promise, creating a calm evening routine is achievable, and there are benefits for you as the parent too. Here are m…
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Kids are cute but can bring a little chaos to your life, especially when you’re on the go! The family car often bears the brunt of family life - toys, clothes, crumbs, rubbish and usually a couple of hard to identify sticky things ;) The good news is, keeping the car organised is simple when you have a few hacks to help. Here are my favourite ways …
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If you’d like to encourage your kids to do their homework, complete their assignments or spend a little more time studying without having to nag, push or argue about it, creating a space they enjoy using is key. Having a cosy and functional space helps make studying more enjoyable, and the more we enjoy something, the more likely we are to do it. T…
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Shoe storage can look a little messy when you have young children! It’s usually because... Kids are always on the move and there’s no set place they think of as the spot where they put on and take off their shoes. They tend to dump their shoes wherever they happen to take them off because they’re focused on whatever they’re about to do next... Kids…
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Keeping your home tidy feels like a huge job when the rest of your family messes it up again right after you’ve tidied it! Yes, we should be encouraging our partner and children to tidy up after themselves. But the reality is, they don’t. This leaves you with 2 choices: Live in the mess (goodby tidy haven to relax in) Tidy it yourself (more work fo…
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If life is feeling a bit chaotic and overwhelming trying to manage your household (along with everything else at work and in life), that’s a sign that it’s time to start delegating. One easy task to delegate is to have the kids tidy their own room. I know, it feels quicker and easier to just do it yourself but I promise, once this becomes a habit a…
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The washing pile looks more like a mountain when you’ve got young kids - and it can really add a lot of overwhelm to your week, especially if you need particular items on specific days or have a run of bad weather. While it seems like a simple job at first glance, when you consider every step of the task - sorting, treating stains, washing, drying,…
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As parents, there are lots things on our to-do list that seem essential, but in reality, they’re not always as important as we first think. Trying to do everything can leave us feeling overwhelmed and burnt out. Let’s take a bit of a breather and ditch these 5 things (if you want to)! ----- Mentioned in this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠House & Family Binder⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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When you’re a busy parent of young children, it can often feel like there's never enough time in the day to get everything done. Between work, school runs, sports or other activities and everything else that comes with family life, it's easy to feel overwhelmed or like you're not making any progress, and when you start to feel that way, it’s really…
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I’m a bit of an introvert, so for me, hosting the kids' parties when they were little was a bit daunting. Over the years we tried a few different ways of celebrating birthdays and other special events, and these ended up being my favourite ways to make itemiser and less stressful so we could enjoy them as parents too! ----- Mentioned in this episod…
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We spend a lot of time in the car running the kids around and taking care of errands, and it doesn’t take long before your car can look a little “lived in” (aka messy) especially if your kids are young! I love getting into a clean car, something about it just makes me feel like my whole day is going to be streamlined and run smoothly. Here are my f…
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Bathrooms are one of the most frequently used rooms in our homes, and can get dirty pretty quickly. When you’re already busy, especially with young children at home, it can be a challenge to keep up with cleaning and maintaining your bathroom, but the good news is, with a simple process for easy maintenance, you won’t have to deep clean and scrub a…
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More and more of us are working from home now whether that be running your own business, working remotely for someone else, or managing every day life admin. Having a comfortable, functional and organised home office is a real productivity and efficiency booster, but you don’t want to spend hours maintaining it. Here are six easy ways to organise y…
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Kids rooms are something we struggle with often because of the sheer volume of stuff they have. Clothes, books, shoes, toys, blankets, devices, charging cords, it all adds up to a lot! And if your kids are like most kids, they’re great at getting things out and not great at putting things away again. Here are my favourite tips for organising your k…
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When the kids are young, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush of everyday life - juggling work, household tasks, kids activities, etc. There’s not much time left for rest and recharging, but if you can find a way to slow down a little, you’ll find yourself feeling less stressed, more connected with your family, and happier with your life. Let’s l…
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From taking care of the kids to managing the household, plus all the extra stuff we juggle (school, sport, health, social etc), we have a lot on our plates as parents! One of the daily non negotiables for most of us is preparing meals and snacks, and whether it’s first thing in the morning when you’re still sleepy but feeling rushed trying to get e…
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I’m not a natural housework person. I don’t love cleaning, and I got organised to make my life easier, not to have a Pinterest perfect home. I like my housework to be simple and easy and if I come across a tool that helps me get things done more efficiently, I’m sticking with it, no matter how old school it feels. My top tip for getting more done a…
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When everything feels like it’s going wrong or you’ve had a really bad moment and you feel terrible about it, it can feel impossible to turn things around again. It’s tempting to give up on the bad day entirely and go to bed early but as parents, we don’t usually have that luxury. While you might not be able to turn a bad day into a great one easil…
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We have a lot on our plates and everything feels important and urgent, so it’s no surprise that we can easily get distracted when doing any task or working on any project. Today I'm sharing one simple tip that will make a big difference to how you feel when you're getting things done, and take the rpessure off! ----- Mentioned in this episode: Hous…
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Do you wish your home was more organised but feel overwhelmed at the idea of getting started? Let’s do it the easy way! These guidelines will help you organise your home in a way that fits with your life and your energy, making it do-able long term instead of stressing you out with a big project that makes you feel like it’s too much to handle. ---…
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In Australia, we’re almost at the end of our summer holidays, which means it’s time to start preparing for starting school (or back to school). I have a simple list I follow that helps me keep track of the to-do’s without the overwhelm and thought I’d share it with you in case it comes in handy! Here’s what we cover in the lead-up to the return to …
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Want to start the new year off with less clutter, less waste and more money? ​ All you need to do is shift your perception a little on things that feel perfectly normal but are actually costing you time, space, money and effort in your day to day life. This is the year you stop buying things you don’t actually need and enjoy your extra cash and spa…
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Want to know one of my best “organised home” secrets? You can have a clean & tidy home without actually putting a lot of effort into it. The secret is to add incidental cleaning to the small routines you already have in your day. When you’re going about your day - cooking, doing the washing, giving the kids a bath, drop off and pick ups, etc there …
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An organised home runs smoothly and feels like a haven to relax in. Imagine how good it will feel to be able to move through your day almost effortlessly and truly enjoy the space you live in. But the act of getting your home organised in the first place can be really overwhelming, and that’s why we struggle to do it. It feels like a big job to go …
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In his book Atomic Habits, James Clear says “temptation bundling works by linking an action you want to do with an action you need to do.” I love that idea 😃 For many of us, motivation is one of the biggest hurdles when it comes to taking care of our home. Not many people really enjoy cooking, cleaning, or running errands - yes sometimes we feel a …
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December is in full swing and I bet your calendar is getting pretty full too! As Christmas Day gets nearer, we can feel like there are SO many things to do. Let’s ditch a few of them to make things a little easier this year! I promise, no one will mind - they’re too busy thinking about all the things they’re doing for Christmas too! Here are 3 thin…
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We have a lot to do in December! Shopping, cooking, wrapping, social events, work stuff, family stuff… the list is long, and we do a great job handling it. But the holiday season should be enjoyable as well as productive. We should have fun, relax and enjoy the season too! For me, that means protecting my energy and giving myself time and space to …
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Are you feeling a little overwhelmed now that December has arrived? The Holiday season is meant to be about fun times with loved ones, but we tend to get caught up with a long list of To Do’s that feel necessary in order for Christmas to go well. That long list, coupled with more social events than usual, can make December feel rushed and chaotic r…
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When the kids are little, shopping is tough - you’re already tired, you have to take a bunch of stuff with you (I do NOT miss nappy bags), and you have to manage everyone’s needs and emotions while trying to complete a simple task that used to take 30 minutes and now takes closer to 2 hours. As they get older, shopping with kids gets a little easie…
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Christmas isn’t far away, and each passing week can bring a little more overwhelm. Let’s make the holiday season easier this year with a few handy tips to help you simplify your Christmas prep. This week I have some ideas for you on how to simplify gift wrapping! ----- Mentioned in this episode: Make Christmas Easy Planner ----- Enjoyed this episod…
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Christmas is getting closer, and gift giving is on our minds - let’s make it easy this year! Here are my favourite ways to simplify Christmas gift giving: ----- Mentioned in this episode: Make Christmas Easy Planner ----- Enjoyed this episode? Please subscribe, rate and review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast platform. ----- Fre…
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Decluttering your home makes it much easier to organise, tidy, clean, and maintain it. But there’s already so much going on in our lives as parents that the idea of taking on a decluttering project can be really overwhelming and feel like it will take ages. Maybe you’d like to go through your linen cupboard and declutter the extra towels and bedshe…
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Want to save some money? Your kitchen could be the key! We often spend money on kitchen-related stuff without realising how much it all adds up. You can save hundreds each year by making a few little adjustments to how you approach your kitchen and day-to-day life. Here are my favourite ways to save money in your kitchen! ----- Mentioned in this ep…
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It's Spring here in Australia, and it's a great time of year to tackle a deeper clean in your home. Everything feels so much fresher once it’s had a good clean, BUT we don’t want it to feel overwhelming. You don’t have to Spring clean your whole house to freshen it up! Let’s make it a bit easier this year. ----- Mentioned in this episode: Simple Sp…
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You’re already a great parent and you’re able to handle all the things that pop up daily, but life is still full and busy and chaotic sometimes! It’s nice to have some handy little hacks ready for those extra tricky times. Want a few to keep up your sleeve for when you need them? I have some favourites I'm happy to share. Take the pressure off and …
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It’s the school holidays here and the kids are home for the next two weeks! Whether you enjoy the school holidays or find them difficult to manage, having a few handy tips to make the days go a little smoother always helps. Here are my favourite ways to make school holidays a little easier! ----- Enjoyed this episode? Please subscribe, rate and rev…
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Need a few home and life hacks to help your days run a little smoother? Here are 20 of my favourites! ----- Mentioned in this episode: Free cyclical meal plan (includes recipe links) Outsource your meal plan & grocery list (affiliate link) Freebie Library House & Family Binder (special offer) ----- Enjoyed this episode? Please subscribe, rate and r…
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Let's talk about the little things we can do to make life a bit easier when things get stressful. Times like when the kids (or parents) are sick, or you have a really busy week, or you've been given some bad news, or regular life just feels too hard at that moment. Doing something special just for you is a lovely little way to make sure you're bein…
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You’ve recently decluttered, your home looks amazing, and you feel great! But you’re a little bit worried about the idea of clutter creeping in again. You’re not alone! Clutter does have a way of reappearing over time, and feeling a bit apprehensive about it is totally normal. The easiest way to stress less about it is to set up a few systems in yo…
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Planning your week is a great way to get organised, reduce rushing around, and stay on top of everything as a busy parent. Getting things done feels good because you've accomplished everything you had to do for the week... But did you have any fun? Did you get a chance to relax and chill out doing something you enjoy? Did you get time to spend with…
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How do you feel about decluttering your home? When I worked 1:1 with other mums organising their homes, the same feelings seemed to pop up with every client. They felt frustrated or guilty about the clutter in their homes, but the thought of going through it was overwhelming. Even though putting it off felt bad, trying to do it felt bad too. I find…
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It’s easy to get caught up in the rush of day-to-day life. Getting people ready, driving & dropping off, making sure everyone is fed and everything is clean, keeping up with laundry, shopping & appointments, getting work done, solving little problems before they become big ones, falling into bed stressed and exhausted, and then waking up again the …
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Life is busy, and most of us would LOVE more downtime and less frantic rushing around every day. But all of the things still need to get done, or we’ll end up with an even more overwhelming pile of things to do, and catching up will feel impossible! Even if we love our life and adore our families, we still shouldn’t just exist to serve them. We nee…
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Are you tired of fighting with your kids to eat their veggies? I think this is a battle every parent faces at some point. We all have different experiences with it and different levels of difficulty, so I’ll just speak from my personal experience on what we have tried that has worked well for our family. I’d love to hear what has worked for you too…
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I love an organised home. I love talking about decluttering and organising techniques, and I love a handy gadget that makes life easier. But when you’re reading lots of organising blogs, watching #cleanwithme videos on YouTube, and bingeing those one-handed Tik Tok videos with someone decanting a jar of pickles into a fancier jar for pickles, takin…
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My number one tip for a more organised home is to have less in it, so you don’t need to organise as much. Clearing out clutter and items you don’t use isn’t just good for your home, it’s good for you too! Clutter can have a negative impact on your life. It doesn’t feel good to live in a home that’s tricky to keep clean and tidy. Trying to clean aro…
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You know I'm all about making life easier as a parent by reducing the mental load as much as possible. Today I have a quick little hack that saves me time and stress and uses the one tool I always have handy - my phone. You don't need a fancy expensive smartphone for this - any phone with a camera will work! Mentioned in this episode: 3 Quick thing…
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Do you ever feel like you don’t have enough time, energy, or brainpower to handle your life? We juggle a lot as parents! Work, family, social activities and sports, plus the day-to-day life admin and running of the household. It’s not easy and it can be exhausting. If you’ve been feeling like a hamster running and running on the wheel that never st…
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When you’re short on time or feel overwhelmed by clutter, the best place to start is with something small. Decluttering and organising a very small space is a quick win, which motivates you to keep going. Don’t underestimate the power of the quick win snowball effect! Choose one small space today that you want to tidy up right now, and set a timer …
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