How to feel more in control when you are a newly single mama
Getting through a divorce and going at it alone, as a newly single mama, can be overwhelming and daunting. Here are my tips on how to feel more in control, and take back your life.
Tips & tricks
How to make life easier as a single mama
A few life hacks to make life easier when you have to do it as a single parent.
Dealing with Single Mama burnout during the festive season
Dealing with all the responsibilities you normally have, plus whatever the festive season adds, is tough. Even more so if you are a single mama. Here are my tips for helping you deal with burnout, a looming companion that you need to keep at bay.
4 gift rule
A quick and simple idea to help you keep Christmas minimal, so that you can focus on the real reason for celebrating. The 4 gift rule – 4 presents of value instead of a mountain of nonsense.
Nurture creativity
Creativity. A word that encapsulates so much. In context, it refers to idea generation, problem solving, innovation, creation, free-thinking, and risk-taking. It does not necessarily mean rebellion, anarchy or discord. Creative people can be the boundary-pushers, the problem solvers, the leaders. But mostly they are the entertainers, the creators, the developers, the motivation speakers, the chefs. If you stimulate your imagination you can creatively find solutions to almost anything. It is a marvellous skill to have, and one that it seems all children are born with. So when do they lose it, and why do we allow it?
4 ways single moms can defeat overwhelm
Being a PARENT can be overwhelming. Taking the responsibility of another tiny life on your shoulders can not NOT be overwhelming, right? Now try to do that as a solo parent – being the only one responsible for the day-to-day safety, security, happiness, and health of those tiny human beings. In that case, the word OVERWHELM doesn’t even start to describe how you feel.
Capsule wardrobe: Minimise your wardrobe without minimising your style
In essence, it is a paired down closet that consists, in its entirety, of 30 to 50 pieces of clothing. The clothing items have been chosen to fit and pair with all of the other items, allowing you to create outfits from any top and bottom that you choose. Sounds awesome right? Right – it is. But I will also agree that the whole concept can seem a bit confining.
Kids need structure: Why your child is simply not listening to you
Ideas to structure your home to help your kids cope better
5 natural ways to boost your child’s immunity
With winter here, it means we have now officially stepped into colds and flu season. Add to that the Covid-19 epidemic and you have more than enough things to worry about. Here are 5 natural ways to boost your child’s immunity
My winter capsule
My winter capsule, with a printable ebook for step-by-step instructions to start your own capsule