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Over 1.1 million babies are born every year in South Africa which means that expectant parents are preparing their homes for the arrival of their little ones. Organising the home and making it clean are critical before the appearance of the newest members of the family. However some parents could be guilty of over-cleaning when preparing for the arrival of a baby.

I have come to realise over the years, that a small change in my morning routine can change the entire course of my day. For example, starting my day earlier ensures that I get quiet time before the phone starts ringing or if I prepare food to take to work, I don’t land up wasting money or getting irritable because...

Akin to any other ecosystem, the environment isn’t immune to toxic wastes and pollutants. For years, many eco-warriors and eco-driven companies have pushed for people to recycle and it seems as if people are finally listening. I for one, have been recycling for over 20 years and I have been committed to teaching my children to do the same. The...

I am one of many busy people who need to be organised to function at my optimum so I wanted to share some tips with you that will help you manage your days. Get a great planner to help organise your schedule. If you’re a techno-junkie, try managing your days online with Google Calendar OR if you’re a techno-phobe, go...

I read an article recently that outlined how clutter can add substantially to your day-to-day stress levels. I’ve always known that but I certainly didn’t know that an About.com survey had found that one-third of respondents admitted they avoided spending time at home so that they didn’t have to deal with their mess nor that Americans spend a mind-blowing nine...

The e-commerce sector is growing rapidly and whilst I have never felt unsafe using an online shop, I know there are still many out there that aren’t sold on the idea. But why spend hours waiting in queues? Let go of the hustle and bustle of shops and upgrade to an easier and stress-free method of shopping. Here are 10...

Have you ever been on a road trip that felt like it would never end because your kids asked you “when are we getting there” once too often? Well I have and whilst it’s highly unlikely I’ll have to deal with that again as my children are almost finished school, I feel your pain so I’ve come up with some ideas you...

I’m not even going to try and sugarcoat this – I am not a fan of Valentine’s Day. It probably has something to do with the fact that growing up on a farm gave me limited options in the romance department (read none whatsoever). Of course, this meant that I seldom received the red rose I yearned for which as...

When you think about disorganisation and clutter, you probably think of inhabitable spaces and people who are frustrated and over-whelmed. You would be right to have this vision in mind but an area that isn’t often discussed, is the effect one’s lack of organisation has on relationships.

I could give you a long list of reasons why you should get organised but for some, it would be too ‘pie-in-the-sky’ and intangible. So instead, I’m going to let the money do the talking; being disorganised eats up time, which equals money.