Posts tagged with: time management

One simple thing that will change meal planning forever

Meal planning is one of my favourite things to discuss. That along with the rest of the food process, as long as it’s quick, painless, balanced and delicious. Yes, sometimes...

10 reasons you don’t meal plan, and 10 reasons why you should

I’ve heard lots of reasons why one does not meal plan. Now, if your reason is that you do not like planning, and whatever it is that you’re doing is...

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...