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Shelf Cooking: Pantry, Fridge and Freezer Tour

Posted on May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 by Simple Essentials

I wanted to give you a quick tour of my fridge, freezer and pantry plus also share an exciting life update! Long story short – we’re building a house down by the coast and as the build progresses we’ll be in temporary accommodation. Now let’s get shelf cooking! This is a great opportunity to do…

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budget travel tips

Budget Travel Tips: How to Save Money and Travel More!

Posted on April 30, 2022April 30, 2022 by Simple Essentials

Ready for my best budget travel tips? I love to travel, but it can cost a lot if you don’t do your research and plan ahead. In this video I share 7 simple travel budget tips that can save you lots of money on any type of trip! Make room in your budget for traveling!…

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Productivity tips

Get Things Done! Productivity Tips & Hacks for Simple Living

Posted on April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 by Simple Essentials

Productivity is key to get things done, but I feel people sometimes stress themselves out in the process. Here are my 5 favourite productivity tips and habits that I live by and recommend you try as well. Productivity tips: Stop multitasking and turn off notifications. It’s so tempting to hop from task to task as…

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easy lunch meal prep

Quick, Cheap and Healthy Lunch Meal Prep

Posted on April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 by Simple Essentials

Ready for a super easy, healthy and budget friendly lunch meal prep? This mix and match meal prep took me less than an hour and set me up with lunches for the whole week for 2 people. And let me tell you, not only was this easy to assemble, it also gave us plenty of…

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vintage camper van tour

Vintage van tour

Posted on March 31, 2022April 6, 2022 by Simple Essentials

This week I’m mixing it up a bit with a van tour of our vintage Nissan Urvan poptop campervan from 1988! Simple living also means simple and enjoyable holidays (at least for us). My partner and I love to travel, but with the pandemic this was proving quite difficult, so we ended up buying this…

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one pot recipes

Easy One Pot Recipes: GF, Affordable and Camping Friendly!

Posted on March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 by Simple Essentials

Get ready for 2 of my favourite one pot recipes! You’ll only need one pot or one pan plus some basic ingredients. These budget meals are great for camping and equally good for cooking at home when you want minimal cleanup. They also happen to be gluten free and super tasty! Check out my meal…

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minimalist packing tips

Minimalist packing tips: 7 day trip

Posted on March 4, 2022March 24, 2022 by Simple Essentials

Can anyone learn to pack like a minimalist? Yes! I’m positive that these simple and realistic minimalist packing tips will help you bring less and use what you bring on your travels. A few principles that help: Use packing cubes to contain like items together. Only pack what you actually need! For example, I never…

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minimalist budget

My Scary Financial Situation and Why I Started Budgeting

Posted on February 10, 2022March 24, 2022 by Simple Essentials

In today’s video I’m sharing one of my personal experiences of a scary financial situation. This event was a trigger for me to ‘grow up’ financially and start using budgeting as a tool for freedom and choice. Remember that what is scary and traumatic for some, might not be scary and traumatic to you and…

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simple life hacks

3 Simple Life Hacks: Minimalist Tips To Help You Prioritise and Live Intentionally

Posted on February 5, 2022March 24, 2022 by Simple Essentials

Sometimes it’s hard to stay clear on your focus and prioritise the right things. That’s why I often lean on these 3 simple life hacks that keep life simpler and more aligned to what fills my cup. You might also want to check out my blog post and video on personal and professional values over…

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second hand shopping

Best Second Hand Shopping Tips and Finds

Posted on February 1, 2022March 24, 2022 by Simple Essentials

Ready for some second hand shopping tips? I LOOOVE second hand shopping for clothes and other items! It can take a bit of time to find the right shop and the right items, but in this video I share some of my best finds in second hand (thrift) stores and what I paid for them….

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  • Shelf Cooking: Pantry, Fridge and Freezer Tour
  • Budget Travel Tips: How to Save Money and Travel More!
  • Get Things Done! Productivity Tips & Hacks for Simple Living
  • Quick, Cheap and Healthy Lunch Meal Prep
  • Vintage van tour

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