We Need To Tell Ourselves This More Often

Ruminations of a BUSY to Balanced Mum

This morning I took a long walk in the rain.

I had planned it last week when I decided to take Hubby’s car to the garage and then walk home.  It’s about an hours walk, up and down quite a few hills, and by the time I got home I was puffed – and a little bit wet!

Toward the end of my walk I was asking myself why I was doing this again!

And then it found me – in a shop window.

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Product Review and Giveaway – Cakesnake

Hands up if your baking trays frustrate the you-know-what out of you! So did mine until I found this amazing kitchen organising product which does just that – makes complete sense of your baking trays and organises them so that they’re easy to access. I love this product!

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Inspiration from The Voice: Affirmations for the Soul

Ruminations of a BUSY to Balanced Mum

Reality programs normally aren’t my “thing” but The Voice – well, that’s another story!

Hubby and I got into America’s version of The Voice a few years ago and now that Australia is into its second season we are completely hooked!

The biggest and most amazing change (I think) to The Voice this year has been Ricky Martin. He seems to be such a nice man, very caring and thoughtful when speaking to each and every performer. Have you noticed how he helps every woman down the stairs, near his chair, once she has performed? What a gentleman!

But even better, some of the things that come out of his mouth are amazing! In my home I’ve started calling them “Ricky Martinisms”! They’re quotes, sayings, statements Ricky has made which are really profound. These are my recent favourite three!

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Product Review and Giveaway – Glam Compartment Organiser

I’m happy to admit that I was in need of my own organising solution – for the products, potions, lotions and makeup that live on my bathroom bench.  They weren’t super annoying but I wasn’t happy so I headed to Howards Storage World to find a solution.  And here it is!  I love this little beauty!

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Clutter Rescue TV – Don’t Lose Your Mojo: Staying Motivated When Organising

Decluttering and getting organised in your home takes time – so how do you keep your motivation levels up? This episode of Clutter Rescue TV will get you on track so you don’t spend all day organising and decluttering!

Mum Organising Styles: What’s Your Style and Why Should You Care?

What's Your Mum Organising Style?Have you ever wondered why some Mums are *super* organised and get a million things done in a day – and others seem to struggle to tick very little off their to-do list?

Well wonder no more!

By knowing your Mum Organising Style you will no longer wonder why you are different to your Mum, sister or friend.  You will have something tangible to go by, to improve upon, to work toward – and be able to shout loud and proud from the roof tops who you are … and own it! :)

This is good stuff – read on!

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Product Review and Giveaway – Stoxbox

OK ladies – hands up if you have trouble controlling your stockings?  I’m happy to admit that I do – I know, crazy huh, seeing I’m a Professional Organiser!  Surely we’re organised everywhere in our home?

Well, I’m happy to admit that my stockings were in a complete state of disarray until I discovered Stoxbox.  This amazing little product will get your stockings drawer organised in no time!

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Why Being on the Busy Train is a Ticket to Exhaustionville – And What to do About It

Woman-Out-of-Order-2Ruminations of a BUSY to Balanced Mum

This morning at 4.45am I was awake.  Wide awake, having heard Hubby’s alarm go off so he could venture off to the gym, lying in bed listening to the dog next door go nuts at the passers-by exercising at this stupidly insane time of day.

I really didn’t want to be awake at 4.45am.  I desperately wanted to be asleep, cozy under the covers with dawn yet to rise, to wake slowly of my own accord.

You see I’m tired – desperately tired.  I’m on the Busy Train with a one-way ticket to Exhaustionville.

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Guest Interview with Meal Planning Your Way

I am super excited to call the lovely Louise D’Allura from Meal Planning Your Way my friend.  Louise, a Home Economist, is super passionate about everything food and knows a thing or two about quick, easy, healthy meals.

Louise and I caught up for coffee to discuss her no nonsense, sensible approach to food, ways she thinks busy Mums can deal with the constant supply of food to their family and still put healthy meals on the table – and have a lovely chat along the way!

I hope you enjoy this interview with Lou – I certainly did!

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Four Things to Do Today to Get and Stay Organised With Kids in the House

“But how can there be only four?” you ask with a slightly puzzled look on your face – because we all know that getting and staying organised with kids is no easy feat!

But I promise if you follow these four strategies you’ll be well on your way to having an organised home – with kids!

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