As the weather heats up, you may be lucky enough to be able to head to the beach more often. Nothing beats a great beach day with the family, but it is also something you have to be super-prepared for. There are so many things you need to pack, especially if you have kids! So here's my list of essentials to bring to the beach, to make your day as relaxed and stress-free as possible.
Do you store your spices near where you cook? In my opinion, having your collection of spices in one neat and organised place that's close to the stovetop makes cooking dinner so much easier and quicker! Today's episode of The Organised You TV shows you how I organise my spice cupboard, along with a few storage tips and ideas for making the most of your cupboard space.
Every year we host a Christmas party at our place with around 30 of our closet friends. And each year it gets a little more fun (#hectic) as more kiddies enter the mix. So, this time I'm vowing to be a little more laid-back and a lot more organised in my preparations. Enter the party planner checklist!
Do you have any special traditions with your family over the Christmas period? Although this month is crazy-busy with the end-of-year wind-down, shopping, parties and all of the added stress of Christmas, we really do try to focus on the fun part too. Especially now that we have kids. Here are some of the Christmas activities that we are turning into our new, much-loved traditions. I'd love to hear about yours too!
How are you going with your Christmas shopping? Well underway, planning to hit the shops soon, or have no ideas and dreading the very thought? One of the most important steps in the whole present-buying process is having a plan of attack before you start, especially when you're buying gifts for kids.
