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Living Well in Small Spaces

8 Downsizing Tips You Need to Know Before Going Smaller

Jun 22

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I remember searching for downsizing tips before we moved to a small home. I was completely overwhelmed with decluttering and the idea that I was somehow demeaning myself because I was moving to a smaller space - crazy, right? Well, maybe not. If you have considered downsizing your home the idea of getting rid of most of your clutter and prioritising what is important to you can be overwhelming. In fact, it can put you off the idea completely. But it doesn’t have to be so hard. 8 Continue Reading...

7 Brilliant Hacks For People Who Hate Stains

Jun 5

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It’s happened to all of us. That delicious glass of red wine or chocolate cake you were about to devour suddenly ends up on your shirt, or worse, the floor. Whether from dinner or accidents from the kids, stains happen. However, they don’t have to mean the end of the world. The key is to know how to tackle these stains and eliminate them as soon as possible. That’s why I am going to share these stain removal tips for 7 of the most common stains. Red Wine Stains. Knowing how to remove red Continue Reading...

15 Essential Oil Blends That’ll Make Your Home Smell like Summer

May 7

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The sun is shining, fresh air blowing in the window and you can smell the floral scents from the garden. Well, maybe it isn't - but I have some refreshing essential oil diffusing blends that will make your house smell like summer, any time of year. How To Create Blends I get asked a lot how do you come up with essential oil blends. The best way I find is to take your oils that you are considering blending and open each bottle up and put them close together, and then sniff in the aroma. It Continue Reading...

14 Small Laundry Room Ideas That’ll Make You Swoon

Apr 13

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When we moved to a smaller home, I promised myself I'd do what needs to be done to make the space workable for our family. That most definitely includes a renovation of our tiny laundry room. I never knew I could be so excited about a laundry room renovation until I had kids. Our tiny laundry room is going to require some serious creativity to make it into the combined laundry and mudroom we need. Since I'm actively researching our laundry reno, I thought I’d share with you some of the Continue Reading...

20 Keto Snacks and Meals You’ll Have to Fight the Kids For

Apr 7

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There are so many wonderful reasons to consider living a ketogenic lifestyle. For me personally, it's to ward off diabetes as I have a high chance of developing the disease in the future (damned genetics!). Many people don’t realize on the keto diet you get to eat so many delicious foods with lots of good and healthy fats. Plus, keto can be family-friendly too. I often make keto meals as mains and then add in carbs like rice or potatoes as a side for my kids to make a more rounded family Continue Reading...

How We Got Rid of Half Our Stuff and Downsized Our Lives

Apr 4

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Four years ago, my husband and I were living in a large home with loads of stuff all around us. We had a toddler, a low income and a large mortgage payment (relative to the income, anyways). Our house was damaged in an earthquake and we were unable to renovate it until we had a clear idea of what our insurance company intended to do with our home. There was a high chance they would demolish it, in which case any money spent on renovations or improvements would be money down the drain. So Continue Reading...

6 Simple Ways to Save on Renovation Costs

Mar 28

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When we first moved into our small house, we were forced to commit to some basic renovations to get the place up to a 'liveable with kids' standard. This occurred when we had very little money after traveling overseas, so we had to renovate on the cheap. We learnt quite a bit about how to save money on renovations during that process, and even though we aren't big DIYer's, we still achieved a lot on our own. 6 Ways to Save Money on Renovations We spent under $3000 to create a comfortable Continue Reading...

The 5 Best Bike Hooks to Buy in 2018

Mar 27

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If you're looking for a cheap indoor bike storage solution, bike hooks are the best choice for your budget. Whether you mount the bike hooks in your garage, shed or inside your home, make sure you fasten to a stud or ceiling rafter for extra support. The hooks below range from screw-in hooks under $10 to full garage storage solutions for slightly more money. No time? Just want the best option? You can't go past . They hold up to a whopping hundred pounds per hook and are versatile enough Continue Reading...

Minimalist Baby Checklist: What You Really Need for Baby

Mar 16

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You’re having a baby! This is such an exciting time. I created this minimalist baby checklist to help you figure out what you actually need for a new baby, so you don't overspend or buy things you just won't use. Now, if you’re anything like me, you might be experiencing slight dread at the thought of all the things you need to buy. I want to tell you that it is completely possible to have a minimalist baby. Your baby needs very little, therefore you will need to buy very little Continue Reading...

20 Rainy Day Activities For Kids Every Parent Needs to Know

Mar 9

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Some days, I love to hear the rain splattering on the windows. But not on the days when both of the kids are home. On those days, I usually roll my eyes and think 'aaargh, what'll we do today'? I'm really trying hard to create a fun atmosphere in our small home, so I've started to invest in craft supplies and fun toys that assist in that pursuit. Some days we just draw the kitchen door (it's painted with chalkboard paint) or color at the table, but when I want to go next-level-mom, I gotta try Continue Reading...

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