Posts tagged with: time management

Can I batch cook this recipe?

‘Can I batch cook this recipe?’ is a question I get asked many times.The answer is more straightforward than you might expect. It is always YES. Batch cooking is very...

9 things you must do now to prepare for your family holiday

You know me, I like to prepare for my family holiday early on. And anything else for the matter. There’s a lot to think about, and leaving everything for the...

5 tips to help you stay focused

Losing focus is a natural process, and a useful one at that. The body is wired this way because at times, our attention needs to be deviated from whatever we...

Housework & little kids: the guide

While you may think housework & little kids is near-impossible, that my dear friend, it is not. Yes it takes more patience, strategy and a bit of a mindset shift,...

5 minute decluttering projects worth doing now

Unless you are a decluttering fanatic like me, decluttering won’t top your list of fun things to do. The feeling of satisfaction the results reap however is another story. And...

How owning less can reduce stress

I will not go as far as saying that I am a minimalist. However, the older I get the more I come to terms with the fact that I do...

Why you will never find ‘me’ time

‘I never find ‘me’ time’ is a phrase I hear often. The statement is as true as it can get. I never find ‘me’ time either. Do you? The moment...

Why our (younger) child has a 7pm bedtime

Nina, who is almost 4 years old, goes to bed at 7pm every night. We might decide to stretch it just a little bit on weekends, but we would never...

Why I don’t want another baby

Why I don’t want another baby If I had to think of all the joy my children bring me, and not think of much else, my initial response to the...

Post-holiday stress: the one thing you can do to avoid it

Post-holiday stress is very real, and not at all pretty.  After a good couple of days relaxing and having the time of your life, coming back to reality can feel...