Last time I did a grocery haul and meal plan you all really liked it, so here is another one with a different theme. This week I share how put together the 7 day meal plan for 2 adults and bought all the ingredients for under $80 at Aldi. My best tips: Meal plan based…
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Small pantry declutter and organisation
I’ve showed you my pantry before, but it was getting a bit out of control again. So I thought I’d take you through the organisation, clean and declutter I did recently. Believe it or not, but I did not have to buy any new containers or storage solutions! The thing with a small space is…
Fridge and Freezer Clean and Declutter
One of my least favourite spaces to deep clean is the kitchen, but sometimes it just has to get done! In this week’s video I take you through a deep clean of my (fairly small) fridge and freezer. Why it’s important to clean out from time to time Make use of the food you have…
Stuck at home and not sure how to declutter?
Here in Australia we’ve had extended lockdowns on and off over the past year, and I’ve spent more time than ever at home! In this short video I share some of my favourite tips of how to simplify and declutter your space so it works for you, especially if you’re stuck at home. Declutter your…
Digital Declutter: Photos and Files
When I say declutter, you probably think of cleaning out your wardrobe, home or garage. The thing is, decluttering is just as useful (if not more!) in your digital world! Think about the sheer amount of emails, documents, photos and messages you have in your world every single day. In this video I share my…
Gluten free lunch recipe ideas
I love meal planning, but sometimes it can be hard to think of good, budget friendly recipes to make. My partner is gluten free, so we also need to factor that into our plan and budget (because let’s face it – I’m way too lazy to cook separate meals for us!). 2 of my favourite…
Digital minimalism: passwords, apps and emails
You can greatly simplify your life with some basic digital minimalism and decluttering. It’s easy to forget this area when you declutter and organise your life, but it’s just as important as the physical clutter you have in your life. My top digital minimalism tips Set up a password bank. Digital security is important, but…
Social media minimalism
Can you even be a digital minimalist when it comes to social media? I have certainly not perfected this (what’s perfect anyway?), but I have focused on this for a while to help declutter my digital world. Today I thought I’d share my 3 best tips on how you can simplify and declutter the role…
Simple laundry organisation
Most of us spend a lot of time in the laundry, but sometimes it can be hard to think of simple laundry organisation hacks. In our small apartment we have what’s called a European laundry. It’s basically just a big cupboard that fits our washer, dryer and a laundry trough. Given we live in a…
Minimalist home decor
A common mistake people make is to have too many things out on their walls, counters, desks and coffee tables. I used to do the same! As I decluttered more and more, I realised that the fewer things you have out, the more you notice, value and admire them. The only things I tend to…