10 habits to organisation heaven These few simple, actionable steps can easily become very healthy habits if you follow them on a daily basis.  They are easy to implement and...

Ask an Expert: Homework wars & how to end them Recently on the Mama Manual Facebook page, I announced that social worker Steve Libreri would be featuring in the next...

Slovenia with kids part 2 – things I’d do differently Following up on last week’s blog post ‘Slovenia with kids part 1 – the why’, this blog post covers precisely...

Although I am very excited to share a few photos from my book launch last week, I thought I would give this blog post a little more ‘oomph’.  A few...

    Have you ever had a last minute change of plans and had to whip up an easy dinner with whatever you had in your kitchen?  I have no...

Figuring out what things to pack can be a long, arduous process.  Packing for a family holiday is even more so!  Of course, the younger your children and the more...

Clothes shopping with kids can be a challenge.  Gone are the days when you casually stroll in and out of the shops, taking your time to browse and try on...

I can count the number of times I have been late on one hand.  I hate being late.  Even with a newborn and a second child, I was rarely ever late...

Mother’s Day is just two days away!  For those of you with young children, it is up to your husband to plan something for the day.  I know that many husbands...

Last week on the Mama Manual Facebook page, I asked a question which got many mamas typing away. I posted the following: One of the most popular responses was preparing...