Cleaning Tips,Confessions of a Happy Housewife

How to Clean the House with a Baby

26 Jan , 2017  

Mother holding a baby

5 principles to a stress-free tidy home when you are a new mum

I know, not another how-to-tip! We are inundated on a daily basis with advice from experts and pros. I’m no expert but I am a new mum, so I felt like sharing my experience with keeping the house clean and tending to the baby’s needs at the same time.

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The Brown Thumb Gardener: 6 Tips for Keeping Your Plants Healthy

29 Dec , 2016  

Most of us these days live super busy lifestyles. Whether you’re a full time mummy or daddy at home, or mixing parenthood with work and trying to find some social time in between; keeping your garden looking good can be the least of your worries. Then there’s a few that suffer from the brown thumb syndrome! The tendency to kill plants no matter how hard you try to keep them looking lush, green and healthy.

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How to Christmas with a Baby

6 Dec , 2016  

Sleeping baby in Christmas clothes

Maybe, some of you have come across the How to Dad YouTube Channel and his recent sweet video with the baby and the red balloon in the shopping centre. Check it out! It’s endearing and it made me laugh for days. Not only that but it prompted me to share with you some of my and my friends’ with bubs and toddlers how-to tips that may help you avoid the stress while getting everything organised for Christmas. That is if you have a baby, I mean.

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Cleaning Tips

Spring Cleaning Tips for Clearing Out Your Home This Season

28 Oct , 2016  

Now we’ve officially come out of the winter hibernation, the warmer weather is upon us and the spring beauty is finally here! Complete with a little sunshine, fresh air and some pumping tunes to make it (relatively) fun, it’s time to give your home a top-to-bottom buffing ready for those summer holidays. Spring cleaning is an essential part of a happy home. The season is a time of renewal; so why should deep cleaning your house be any different? More…

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Spring Cleaning Tips for Expectant Moms

19 Aug , 2016  

Pregnant Woman

Clean Away in a Safe Way, while You are Expecting

Spring is on its way and I just can’t wait… But I am not looking forward to the spring cleaning.

Blossoming trees, the fresh smell in the air and everything coming to life.

(We are lucky with our mild Australian winters, but the rain, high humidity and frequent storms truly get to me sometimes.)

With this letter like post, I decided to share my good news with you all, about the new addition that spring will bring into our family. My hubby and I can’t wait to meet our baby boy in October. We are just so excited, I can’t tell you enough!

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8 Plants and Succulents that are Reasonably Hard to Kill for People who are Prone to Destroying Plants or Just Starting Out

3 Aug , 2016  

Easy Care Succulents

If you have a notable inability to make plants grow – or worse, find yourself throwing out scores of withered house plants after unsuccessful attempts; then you’re probably suffering from a really bad case of black thumb. More…

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5 Ways to Make a Beautiful Garden that Requires No Maintenance

14 Jul , 2016  

A Garden that Requires Little Maintenance

Despite gardening being a rewarding and relaxing task for some people, not everyone is willing to be consumed by the amount of hours and work it can take to make your outdoor area looking great. It doesn’t mean to say though, that you need to miss out on a space that ‘wows’ you. With some prep, planning, planting and design advice; you can boost your low-maintenance landscaping techniques and get back to enjoying the backyard instead of working in it.

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Winter is here, it’s time to clean your oven

10 Jun , 2016  

How to Clean Your Oven

Isn’t it true that we continuously postpone the dreadful task of cleaning this particular electrical appliance for weeks, months, even years? More…

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Confessions of a Happy Housewife

Five Awesome Personalised Gifts for Mother’s Day

2 May , 2016  

Happy Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner (Sunday 8th May, for those of you who may have forgotten!) and now is the perfect time to start planning a special surprise for your mumma. More…

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6 Ways to Improve Your Office Space on a Budget

21 Apr , 2016  

Work Station

Regardless of whether you work from home or in a thriving office, creating the ultimate work space is paramount for success. The way in which you get the job done and how the area is set up can make all the difference for creativity and productiveness. More…

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The Science Behind a Happy Home

15 Apr , 2016  

Happy Home

According to science these 8 things will make your home feel happier! More…

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Cleaning Tips

Different Hard Floors and Their Cleaning Requirements

24 Mar , 2016  

When the time comes to choose a flooring it could be very tempting to use the type that looks best, without thinking of the maintenance that will have to follow later.  Consider now all the benefits and drawbacks of each type of hard floor and the respective cleaning methods. More…