What to do when you feel overwhelmed
Life can get overwhelming at times. One minute we are going okay and the next, we can barely cope. We feel like we are suffocating under the pressure of it all. I have felt this recently. Current world events haven’t helped. It feels like there is so much terrible news. The cost of living is […]
Decluttering inspiration: books to get you started on your minimalist journey
When we decide to declutter our home, we want to get it done. We often start off strong. We feel an urge to get rid of all the things. We fill up bags full of stuff and our house feels different. Lighter. Once the obvious items have been decluttered, it can start to feel difficult. […]
Warlords and Scumbags: What a card game can teach us about life
We can learn many lessons from the card game, Warlords and Scumbags. It is a climbing game known in other parts of the world as President, Landlord, Capitalism, Butthead, Root Beer, Trou du Cul (France), Einer ist immer der Arsch (Germany), and H?béres (Hungary). If these unusual names don’t intrigue you enough to google the history […]
Hobby to Hustle: How you can start earning cash today
For many of us right now, money is tight. It seems like everything is going up in price yet our pay rate virtually stays the same. When you’re trying to manage your money better, you can either spend less, earn more or a combination of both. There is a limit to how frugal you can be. Living on a very small budget can be incredibly stressful as you try to make every dollar stretch. That’s when we can pivot by turning a hobby into a hustle.
Where to start decluttering when you’re suffocating in stuff
Before I had kids, I never got into decluttering. The stuff didn’t bother me. I had so much stuff. I had two DVD racks filled to the brim with alphabetised movies. I had 4 bookshelves full of novels, biographies and uni textbooks. I had a wardrobe stuffed full of clothes, including over 60 dresses. I […]
Why Reading Eggs is worth signing up for
Looking for an educational app for your child that will help them learn to read? Look no further. Reading Eggs is a scientifically based program, designed by Australian teachers. They have expertly crafted this resource with your child in mind. As an educator and mum, I feel that Reading Eggs is worth signing up for. […]
How to strengthen the security of your Instagram account
The security of your Instagram account is important. I’m happy to admit that I’m no expert when it comes to technology. I’m often behind the eight ball with signing up to the newest phones, apps and software. That being said, I understand how crucial it is that we have strong security for our social media […]
My financial story – confessions of a shopaholic at heart
I have a confession to make about my financial story. I haven’t always been good with money. In fact, I’m more of a collector and spender than minimalist and saver. It’s just who I am.
I realise that it’s a bit ironic that I have a page about being money savvy. For many financial bloggers or finfluencers, they are great with money. It’s who they are, it’s what they do.
How to keep warm in winter without blowing your energy bill
With energy prices going through the roof and cold weather well and truly upon us, it is important to think about how we can keep warm in winter. No one wants to choose between putting food on the table or putting the heater on. We all deserve adequate comfort in our homes when the temperature […]
How to cope with the rising cost of living
With the rising cost of living, it can feel like you are just treading water and can barely survive from week to week. It can feel like you’re drowning under the pressure. It’s awful and a scary place to be.
There are a number of things we can do to reduce the impact and keep our head afloat. There is no quick fix, no easy solution, particularly for those really feeling the pinch right now. I do however, have some suggestions about how we can make a few changes to our lifestyle to make a difference moving forward.
10 Tips for relief teachers
Perhaps you’ve recently graduated from a teaching degree? Switching from classroom to relief teaching for a lifestyle choice? Coming back from maternity leave and wanting to get back into schools?
It can be daunting to know where to start when it comes to relief teaching as you try to get your head around everything.
Here are my top 10 tips for a successful day as a relief teacher.
5 reasons to limit extracurricular activities
Being a good parent doesn’t mean we have to enrol our children in unlimited extracurricular activities. In fact, putting limits around how much we let them participate in can be prove to be a game changer for families. When we become parents, we want the best for our children. We want to provide them with […]
9 ways to teach contentment in a consumer-driven world
Many parents today are struggling to navigate this consumer-driven world we live in. We have access to too much information.
We have too many options for what to stream and watch. We have endless podcasts and audiobooks to listen to. Youtube provides us with unlimited videos of everyday experts on every topic imaginable. We can be constantly entertained, educated, enlightened and engaged.
With this comes advertising in every form. It’s hard to avoid.
Our children are feeling it too. They often have too many toys. They are invited to too many birthday parties. They have too many extracurricular activities and are over scheduled. The overwhelm is real.
Here are nine ways that we can teach our children about contentment in a consumer-driven world.
7 reasons why fish make good first pets
Considering a pet but not really a pet person? Here’s why a fish might be a great starting point for you. Many households own a handful of pets. They are cute and cuddly, affectionate and keep us company. They help our children develop empathy and a sense of responsibility. They motivate us to go outside […]
