If you find the thought of your kids being off for the entire summer a little daunting, I know exactly how you feel. I’m right there with you! We want to have fun and spend quality time with them, that goes without saying. But coming up with ideas of things to do and places to […]
My Most Epic MumFail and Why it Doesn’t Matter
Have you ever had a mumfail? One of those moments where you really mess up in your role as mum and then feel like the worst parent ever? You know the kind I mean… Those moments where you’re supposed to get them a costume for the school play but leave it so late even Amazon […]
How to Feel Like You Have it All Together…Even Though You Don’t
Want to know the secret to feeling like you have it all together? It’s accepting that you will probably never have it all together or be able to do it all…and being okay with it! When you accept this, you will feel more at peace with who you are and what you are able to get […]
Ten Habits that’ll Make Your Marriage Stronger
Last month my Hubby and I celebrated ten years of marriage. Where has the time has gone?! It only seems like yesterday that we got engaged! Over the years we’ve had some amazing times. We’ve been through some pretty tough times too. We’ve laughed a lot and we’ve cried a lot. There have been job […]
How to Make Time for Yourself (and not feel guilty about doing it)
As a busy mum and wife who’s always on the go, I often feel like my work is never done. There’s always something else that needs doing. And sometimes there’s so much to do, I have no idea where to start! The silly thing is, I know that if I just took five minutes for […]
My After-School Routine and How to Create One that Works for You
INSIDE: The after-school routine that helps me to stay on track Monday through Friday. This is the second post in a series about routines that help me survive the school week. Includes a FREE printable to help you create school routines that work for you too! Not got time to read this now? Pin it for […]
How to Make Life Simpler: Three Ways to Make Life Less Complicated
This week I did something really exciting – I stepped out of my comfort zone BIG TIME and did my first Facebook Live. Well, kind of live…technology failed us and we had to record offline, but the intention was there! I have to confess that the introvert in me was absolutely terrified of being live on […]
Why You Should be Setting Intentions as Well as Setting Goals
Setting intentions as well as goals… Welcome to the first post in this four-part series on how to elevate your life! I’m so excited to share this series with you. Nicole’s tips and strategies are simple yet incredibly powerful. Adopt them and you’ll be living your best life before you know it! This first post […]
30 Days to a Stress-Free Christmas – Day 10: Spend Money on Experiences Instead of Things
INSIDE: Welcome to Day 10 of the 30 Days to a Stress-Free Christmas challenge! Today I’m sharing why we should spend money on experiences instead of ‘things’ this Christmas – and how to do it! Want to know how to create long-lasting, happy memories this holiday season? Keep reading! Making Christmas memories… On Day 2, Challenge […]
My favourite ways to enjoy being in the present moment
Being present in the moment… Have you ever asked yourself how you can be more present in the moment? Or how can you make the most of the time and day even though life is so busy? Maybe you’ve heard the terms living more mindfully or being present in the moment but you’re not really sure […]
How to Reignite Your Passion in Life
Welcome to part two of the How to Elevate Your Life series by Nicole from Higher Level Living. A series all about stepping out of a life on autopilot and into one of purpose that’s packed full of simple but incredibly powerful tips and strategies. Strategies that are going to take you from just ‘existing‘ […]
What I learned from my 30-day minimalism challenge
A year of 30-day challenges… So, this year on the blog, I decided to do something a little different. Wanting to be more intentional about how I spend my time and live my life, I decided to set myself the challenge of completing a different 30-day challenge each month. Twelve different challenges that would help […]
30 Days to a Stress-Free Christmas – Day 16: Wrap Your Christmas Presents as You Go
Have you started to wrap your presents yet? With so much else to do, it’s pretty tempting to leave wrapping all the gifts until we’ve bought everything on our list. And whilst that’s all very well, a long list of gifts means a mountain of presents to wade through and wrap in one go! If […]
How to Create a Family Life You Love: Part Four – Five Ways to Love the Home You Live In
Our homes are our sanctuary. A place of security, comfort and joy. The place we come home to at the end of the day. But sometimes it can be hard to love the place you call home. Maybe the area you live in isn’t quite right or your neighbours aren’t that easy to get along […]
50 Things that Make Me Happy
What makes you happy? When was the last time you stopped to think about all the things that make you happy? The things that make you smile and make life worth living? It’s so easy to get caught up in the run-of-the-mill, day-to-day. To spend more time worrying about where we’re heading instead of celebrating […]
The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle 2019
If you’re anything like me, your plate is pretty full. And sometimes, caring for your home, your family – never mind yourself – can be a little overwhelming at times. But because you are a member of the A Simple and Contented Life community and you’re reading this post, I know you want to reduce that […]
Struggling with Motherhood? You Might Just Be in the Weeds.
(A guest post by Joy Through Chaos) Being a mum isn’t easy. We might not talk about it as often as we should, but I’ll admit there are days where I really struggle. And during those demanding and sometimes frustrating moments, it can be hard to look past the imperfections of motherhood. But when we […]
365 tips for self improvement that will change your life
Want to focus on your personal development but not sure where to start? This post is packed FULL with tips for self improvement to help you on your journey towards personal growth. Get ready to become your BEST self and start living your BEST life! Becoming a better version of yourself… Self improvement can mean […]
Thirty Super Simple Ways to Make Life Easier to Manage (+ a free cheatsheet)
On a scale of 1-10, how stressed are you feeling right now? Answered higher than a 6 or 7? It’s time to reduce those stress levels! Not sure how? Don’t worry because this post has you covered and your life is about to get a whole lot easier! Whether it’s conquering your to-do list, living […]
Simple ways to clear the mental clutter
Simple ways to clear the mental clutter… Do you ever feel like you’re trying to remember so many things that if you added just one more thing to the list your head would explode? Maybe you find it hard to stop all the noise and switch off your brain for just five minutes so you […]
A Christmas Less Stressed: Christmas Meal Planning Made Easy
Welcome to part four of my Christmas series, A Christmas Less Stressed.Designed to reduce the planning overwhelm, this series is going to give you everything you need to create a Christmas that rocks. Come Christmas Eve you’ll be enjoying your mulled wine and mince pies just like everyone else because everything will have been taken […]
How to improve your life – 12 habits you need to adopt today (Part One)
Ready to thrive Mama Resolutions don’t work because they don’t come with a plan telling us how to achieve them. If you want to improve your life you need to set habits, NOT resolutions. Habits that you can practice day-in, day-out, that over time take you to where you want to be. But exactly what […]
30 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Have a Better Day
Do you find yourself going to bed wishing you’d had a better day? That no matter what you did, nothing went right? I feel your pain. Whether it’s getting stuck in traffic, being late for an appointment, a parcel not arriving on time, forgetting to take the dinner out the freezer or something else entirely, […]
30 Days to a Stress-Free Christmas – Day 15: Start Your Christmas Shopping Early
Wow! Can you believe we’re halfway through this Christmas challenge already? The last two weeks sure have gone fast! Over the last few days, we’ve talked A LOT about gifts. You’ve finalised your gift list, you’ve come up with ways to spend money on experiences instead of things and you’ve created a stockpile of last-minute […]