After my last post on how I was able to gain control of our washing pile, I had a few questions about the system and routines I have in place. Here are my top tips to keep you on top of the daily washing pile and make washing every day as stress free as possible.… Continue reading 7 Tips for keeping the washing pile down
I always felt like a slave to the washing pile and would hold my own silent protest against washing any more than I had too. This usually meant that nothing got washed until the weekend, or there was nothing left in the wardrobe to wear. We were well equipped to deal with the washing drought… Continue reading Getting control of the washing pile
I recently posted on my Instagram and Facebook how I always save the bags and packets that new linen comes in. I thought I’d share a few of the creative ways I’ve used these bags as storage solutions. I find these packets to usually be sturdy plastic and often have zips or press buttons. They… Continue reading Creative Storage Solutions
When I say meal planning, I’m not suggesting elaborate three-course meals with fancy ingredients. I simply mean take stock of your fridge and pantry and map out a plan for the next week or fortnight. For a workable meal plan think about your time, budget and what you are willing to make. If you work… Continue reading My Meal Planning Process
Getting kids involved with the housework and organising can be a struggle but having everyone in the house working toward the same goal can lighten the load on everyone. If you are just starting out on your organising journey, it’s important to identify clearly what you want to achieve and get the whole family on… Continue reading Getting kids to help
I think a big part of successful home organisation is being able to look past what an object is specifically designed for and see other possible uses. I really believe you don’t have to spend a lot of money on fancy tubs and personalised labels to organise a space. But you do need to… Continue reading Organising hacks around the home
Having kids has kept my organising skills on their toes! Their needs and interests change so much with each milestone they conquer, organising bottles and nappy bags are almost a distant memory for me now. My latest organising challenge for the boys has centred mainly around all the routines that come with having a big… Continue reading Organising hacks for school kids
