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February 22 by Melanie

On embracing change (even when it’s scary)

Change can be difficult. Things end, new things start, and it can feel as though everything is crashing down around you. I get it, I really do. Our family is going through some significant changes right now, and boy is it weird. After thirteen years of being a housewife and a stay at home mum, […]

January 21 by Melanie

On saying goodbye to my fantasy self

As I’ve been going through my possessions and getting rid of things that no longer serve me, I’ve started to notice a bit of a trend. A lot of the things I’m letting go of have never been used. They were bought with the best of intentions, but for some reason, I never actually got […]

January 14 by Melanie

On what minimalism isn’t

In last weeks post, I talked about what minimalism means to me, and the reasons why I’ve decided to become a minimalist. If you haven’t read that yet, you can check it out here. Today, I want to discuss what minimalism isn’t. There are a lot of misconceptions around the whole minimalism movement, and while […]

January 7 by Melanie

On minimalism

”Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have.” RABBI HYMAN SCHACHTEL I saw this quote yesterday in a book I’m reading, and it made me stop and think. It’s not just that I don’t have many of the things that I want, but its dawning on me that I don’t want […]

November 18 by Melanie

On turning 35

Last month I celebrated my 35th birthday. Now, I don’t know about you, but birthdays always make me re-evaluate my priorities in life. I’ve never really bought into the whole New Year’s resolutions idea, but that’s kinda how my birthday makes me feel. Setting priorities in life I look back at the last 12 months, […]

September 30 by Melanie

Twenty self-care ideas for busy mums

Modern life can be hectic. It can be challenging to find the time to look after ourselves properly, but if we don’t, the other roles we play can become a whole lot harder. Between caring for our spouse or significant other, the kids and the house, fulfilling our commitments at work, a never-ending to-do list, […]

September 23 by Melanie

Declutter your paperwork with the KonMari Method

After clothes and books, the next step in the KonMari Method is to declutter your paperwork. Most homes contain ridiculous amounts of paperwork. Kondo states that her clients usually discard two 45-litre bags, with the most (at the time of writing her book) being 15 bags full of the stuff. If you’ve missed the previous […]

September 16 by Melanie

30-day workout challenge – What it taught me

In August, I took part in a 30-day workout challenge to improve my fitness. But that’s not the only benefit that I got from participating. It also taught me a few things about myself that have helped me improve other aspects of my life. A little background I’m not a big fan of exercise as […]

September 9 by Melanie

Declutter your books with KonMari

The second step in the KonMari method is to declutter your books. Marie states that this is the category that a lot of people struggle with. Books are the one of the things that people find hardest to throw out. Here’s how she recommends dealing with them. You can find previous posts in the KonMari […]

September 2 by Melanie

What to do when you’re in debt

Being in debt is HARD. It can feel like there’s no way to escape from it. You live from paycheck to paycheck, borrowing from one lender to pay off another. It’s a vicious cycle that can quickly spiral out of control and ultimately take over your life. Here are some handy tips on what you […]

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