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Here are my top 7 best phone apps for busy mums, I hope they can help you out too!

Quick and healthy lunch options that will help fuel you for the rest of the day. Not limited to mums, it’s for everyone that needs a few lunch alternatives to fit into their busy lives!

I’m a huge believer in natural beauty and embracing what you’ve got. However, some days I want to add a little something to my beauty routine so I can feel a touch more confident when going out. Here are some simple beauty and lifestyle hacks every busy mum should know and add into their daily routine.

Back to school time is a balancing act with a house full of kids and having to organise school supplies, lunchboxes, uniforms, paperwork, work, household duties, the list can go on…. it’s exhausting just thinking about it! If you’re feeling overwhelmed I’m here to help you get prepared, sharing my Back to school tips for busy mums, to help you have everything organised for the first day of School.

This is a reasonably typical Sunday for me, filled with shopping, socialising (if not socialising then relaxing at home) and getting the kids organised for the upcoming week of school.

Miss 11 had her birthday party, sunshine theme!  I kept the food and decorations simple and made the day enjoyable for her.  I share how I planned the party, from food, activities and the party scheduled. 

This post is sponsored by Avon I’m going to put it out there first and foremost, I don’t wear makeup everday.  But for…

It’s so important at this time of your life to make your health a priority because you will need to keep up with the kids with their endless energy and your lack of sleep!

If you’re no Mary Poppins or Pinterest-Perfect Mum then this is for you! Mim has created three easy and quick Christmas Crafts for mums who do not have the time (or inclination) to craft. They’re quick to make, with only a few things needed, and your kids will love them!

Michelle Broadbent has shared her tips on how you can work and also spend time with the kids too. Learn how to manage the juggle without a struggle.

The shift into ‘single-hood’ certainly isn’t easy and times are bound to be tough and daunting. The adjustments can be even more challenging if you have little ones to care for as well. In order to support yourself as a single parent and find your feet, you may have to make some changes, I hope these ideas make the transition a little smoother.

This time of year is a great opportunity to make small changes to your daily habits to help you become organised too. Create some calm and order in your home by adapting some of these 12+ habits of an Organised Mum. Join me on the blog today and over the coming weeks to set yourself up for a successful year.

We mothers like to consider ourselves as tough. We are constantly busy, there is always something to do, we are the cook, cleaner, taxi driver, negotiator… The list is endless, it’s no wonder we think we must be super mums. However, we are not invincible, and in the blink of an eye we can become run down and exhausted. That’s why it is important when mum is feeling sick she takes time out to rest.