The Case Against Overscheduling | Why Doing Less is Beneficial for Kids

The Case Against Overscheduling | Why Doing Less is Beneficial for Kids
It’s school holiday time here in Sydney. I used to look at my diary for the upcoming couple of weeks and plan out exactly what we would do on each day of the break. No… View Post

Simple Meal Planning

Simple Meal Planning
For years I rolled my eyes at the idea of meal planning. How boring! Who is that organised? Then life with three small children started to overwhelm me and making meals became a point of… View Post

Surviving Motherhood: 9 Tips for Thriving in the Early Years

Surviving Motherhood: 9 Tips for Thriving in the Early Years
Are you just getting through each day, dear mama? Simply existing rather than thriving? Do you feel like you are barely surviving motherhood? I’m staring at the ocean as I contemplate what to write next.… View Post

Making Life Beautiful and Finding True Joy

Making Life Beautiful and Finding True Joy
Dear Scarlett, my “girliest” girl, I feel utterly blessed to be your mother. I was always meant to be a mum of girls. I am not going to resort to any gender-stereotyping as it has… View Post

Why I’m Decluttering

Why I’m Decluttering
Dear daughters, Since the start of the year I have been doing a bit of decluttering. I am hoping to bring more simplicity into our lives. You may have noticed some of your toys disappear.… View Post