Katrina - The Organised Housewife

I always rave on about how meal planning is in terms of saving time and money. However, they are also a great way to ensure you have a balanced diet. Weekly meal plans really are so beneficial. Tracy, one of my readers, kindly shared this meal plan on the blog.

I absolutely love cooking up a roast dinner and there is something so satisfying about eating a delicious roast meal after waiting for it to cook to perfection. Whether you appreciate a good roast chicken or prefer silverside, I have collated a few roast dinner ideas including sides for you in this post.

This eBook is full of all my favourite classic recipes and winter dinner ideas that will keep you warm and nourished in the colder seasons. Keep your temperature high and your tummy full with this awesome collection of winter dinner ideas.

If you don’t want to spend time baking but also want to jazz up your dessert, here are 10 ways to jazz up a store bought cake and turn it into a masterpiece. It won’t even look like you bought it from the store!

I have recently started broadening my range and use of essential oils and I am absolutely loving them. After some research and experience, I have put together some useful information to help you choose the best diffuser for essential oils. It won’t be long before you start reaping the benefits of diffusers and essential oils too!

Some people believe meal planning is a massive effort but it’s such a simple task that saves you so much more effort during the week. If you don’t weekly meal plan already, you should give it a go and see what you think!

So many kids are sent to school with the same lunch everyday and this doesn’t have to be the case. Giving your kids variety throughout the week encourages them to eat all their food at school and makes lunchtime exciting. Find some inspiration with Kids Lunch Box Ideas #12.

My family and I had been looking for a small indoor dog for quite some time, but we weren’t sure what breed would be suitable for us. It is so important to research into what breed suits your family’s lifestyles and needs. I took to Facebook and asked “What breed do you recommend as a small indoor dog?”. Here are your top 10 recommended small indoor dogs!

My 2017 calendar is jam-packed with colourful and fun quotes and graphics that make for great (and super cheap) wall art. It’s an inexpensive way to decorate your home and you still have at least 6 months left in the calendar to use as well!

I recently learned that the kitchen, and in particular under the kitchen sink, is one of the cupboards that many of my readers have trouble keeping tidy. I thought it would be good to share ‘How to organise under the kitchen sink cupboard’ so you can see how I sort out mine and you can have another clutter-free space in the house!

Being prepared for the week can mean you shave down cooking/planning time and can enjoy more of the things you love (like Netflix and napping!) Here is weekly meal plan #5.

It’s this time of year that my slow cooker makes a more frequent appearance. I love slow cooker dinners. They are really easy to put together.
This Asian Chicken Salad isn’t really a winter dish, but my kids absolutely love it.

I absolutely love hearing from readers and finding out what ideas, tips and routines you guys have implemented into your home and life. I was lucky enough to receive an email from Nicole who was happy to share some of her storage and organisation ideas. Enjoy this reader’s organised space and I hope you can draw some inspiration from her excellent concepts.