Having structure in your life will not only help you with your mindset but you will feel accomplished and more settled in life. Whether you work from home, a 9-5 job, study full time or are a parent (stay at home) it really does not matter. To help you work through life and get […]
Natural Products
Your body is amazing and we all want to do the right thing by it so it lasts as long as possible. So, we should all be mindful of what we put on (and in) our bodies and look at natural alternatives wherever possible. Natural products are something Em and I are continuing to […]
Christmas in July
My brother and his family have hosted Christmas in July for years. A day when our parents, siblings, partners and children all get together to celebrate a cold Christmas. Definitely a novelty as our Aussie Christmases are usually anywhere between 22 to 40°C. As my family and I moved to the country last year, some […]
Gift Ideas for Her
Whether it’s for her birthday, Mother’s Day or Christmas, you want to find that perfect gift for your mum. One that makes her feel loved and appreciated. Check out a few ideas that your mum will love anytime of year, either for that special day or just because…. Cushions These cushions really personalise it for […]
School Holiday Ideas
School holidays are only a week away and it can be hard to keep your kids entertained and off the games, without spending a fortune. So here are a few ideas you can try to keep your little ones amused these school holidays. Camping in the Garden If you’re unable to go away camping these […]
Catering for the Masses
When it comes to hosting a party for a large group of people, one of the main challenges you’ll have is keeping things on budget. Let’s be honest, feeding over a dozen people can get incredibly expensive very quickly if you’re not careful. I usually host several family gatherings a year which usually brings 20-30+ […]
Moving House on a Budget
Moving house can been incredibly stressful, expensive, and mentally and physically exhausting. I’ve done it twice in 8 months. We made a huge move from Adelaide to the country in April 2018. My husband got a new position at work and his employer arranged for a removalist to move us 5 hours away. We have […]
A Country Move
Earlier this year, my husband applied for a new job in a regional area and we found out a couple of months later that he was successful. We had talked about moving to a country location for years but job opportunities in his field, in the areas we were looking at didn’t come up very […]
Kids Entertainment
With the end of the school year here and 6 weeks ahead of free time for the kids, we thought we’d put together a few ideas that you might like to try to keep your little ones occupied (and off the screens!). And let’s be honest these entertainment ideas will work anytime really […]
Family Traditions
This period of calm before the craziness of Christmas, is a time where we usually look back to previous years and to the traditions that makes this time so special. So we thought we’d share with you a few of our family traditions……. Bel Christmas always brings back so many happy […]