Ways to make space when everyone’s home: Lockdown edition
When everyone feels on top of each other, family harmony can be hard to find. Accepting we’ve all got to spend more time at home right now, finding ways to organise the house or flat so everyone’s got their own … Continued
Homeschooling Unplugged: One-liners in the angst of homeschooling
HOMESCHOOLING – WHAT FUN!!! You know I'm being sarcastic! The constant juggle of homeschooling one/two/three/ multiple kids, attending work calls and answering important emails, getting lunch and dinner on the table (not to mention the 7957 snacks through the day) … Continued
Kids and smartphone use: Tips to be safe online
Increasingly, the age that kids are getting smartphones is becoming younger and younger. Of course, this has many benefits including them being able to easily get in contact with a parent in an emergency. However, there are also many risks … Continued
Lockdown Learnings: What I learnt in 2020
I'll be honest here: 2020 has been a mixed year for me. While the lockdown(s) drove me a tad crazy with: Homeschooling Managing to keep this blog and my other work going amidst entertaining a bored six-year-old and providing him … Continued
Cool slogan Mum T-shirts that show #mumlife as it is
Those who know me know I love a good pun. Be it a meme on social media or a joke on a birthday card or even something funny on my coffee mug. Which is why I love slogan tees – … Continued
5 gift ideas for elderly parents
When you get to a certain age, you tend to have nearly everything that you need. This is why, as an adult, it can be very hard to think of gift ideas for your elderly parents. They aren’t really interested … Continued
Four tips to create the perfect gallery feature wall in your home
I love decorating and re-decorating our home. Mostly because I love reading articles on home decor and browsing the stores for cute and quirky items to display on the shelves and walls. And while I am not an artist, I … Continued
How to make renovating your home a stress-free experience
Many families get to the stage when their home becomes too small to suit their needs. Growing kids and the mountain of stuff that they have can take up a lot of space in your home, so you may reach … Continued
Actionable tips to save wisely for large future expenses
Managing your money is arguably one of the hardest things to get right in life. Unfortunately, if you don’t pay much attention to your money situation then you’ll find it extremely hard to save for large future expenses. This could … Continued
The 2020 Christmas Gift Guide for Kids (pssst… amazing discounts inside!!!)
Christmas – the most exciting time of the year for children. And this year has been difficult for them, with the pandemic and lockdown, which is why it's even more important to make Christmas all the more special for them. … Continued