You’re sure to find some inspiration and delicious meals in this meal plan, which is put together from a variety of my reader’s favourite weeknight meals.

Kid’s parties are so much fun for both the children involved. Whether it be extravagant or low-key there’s one thing you’ll absolutely need – food! These food ideas are tried, tested and given their tick of approval by real Mums.

Have you tried Moccona’s Classic Medium Roast lately? Are you, like so many others nationwide, not happy with the change in flavour? If so, please pop on over to the blog as I’m collecting everyone’s responses and will send them to Moccona – I take my coffee very seriously LOL!

Book Week is coming! This year’s theme is “Find Your Treasure” and I’ve put together a list of costume ideas to save you from the last minute stress of finding a costume.

Did you know that most products in your bathroom have a used by date? Amazingly a lot of people don’t realise, but if you have a look on your products usually it is mentioned in a very small font. It maybe hard to say goodbye to some of your much-loved lipsticks or eye shadows, however like food they all have a shelf life.

I think you would have already guessed by now how much I love meal planning and how beneficial it is to your schedule and wallet! I hope you can find a meal or two on here to inspire your weekly meal plan.

I am on the lookout for some budget-friendly recipes as the cost of feeding teenagers is ridiculous and I’m striving to keep our grocery costs as low as I can. These dinners are budget-friendly, easy to cook and ready to feed your whole tribe!

I started The Organised Housewife on the 1st August 2010, it’s our 8th Birthday today and I am sooo excited, keep reading for a little gift from me to you!!

Kitchen sponges don’t last forever, but you can extend their use with these easy cleaning solutions to remove germs instead of throwing them away frequently (which isn’t ideal for our landfill or our future generations!)

This weeks meal plan proves that homemade dishes can be just as (or even yummier than) take-aways. Full of meals from many different cuisines, Laura’s family meal plan is a must-try. 

Isn’t it frustrating when you’re in the middle of cooking, you reach for a utensil you need from your kitchen drawer… and then spend the next 2 minutes searching for that utensil or trying to unjam the drawer? I’ve shared how I got my kitchen utensil drawer under control, hopefully these tips can help you too.