And this week I thought I would be winding down for the year! Finishing up a whole life and starting a new one means that things are still being finalised even as I embark on this next adventure of a full-time role during the day and keeping things going outside of that. The lead up included a … [Read more...]
Photo by Helloimnik on Unsplash Spring cleaning (or whatever time of the year a refresh is needed) is about letting go of the old and setting the foundations for the new adventure to come. Sometimes the push for change comes from an unexpected outside event. While acknowledging the need for … [Read more...]
Photo by Domenico Loia on Unsplash Most of us are juggling busy lives that include work/business (possibly both), family, space and time pressures. Having used every room in the house as an office at some stage of the business journey I know what it takes to grow a business, manage home and … [Read more...]
Spring is (sort of) here and nature’s natural cycle is the perfect time for a spring clean. I’m certainly using this time as a re-boot to set myself up for my next success. Spring cleaning does not have to be a big thing – starting small is a great place to start! Beware though – it can be … [Read more...]
Photo by Alisa Anton on Unsplash Decluttering is not just for hoarders! It’s for ordinary people too! Are you really too busy to get organised? In that case, I’ll bet you’re feeling frustrated looking for what you need and your time’s being wasted – I’m sure you have other more important … [Read more...]
Photo by Rawpixel.com on Pexels.com Having “a place for everything and everything in its place” can make life easier. This approach was particularly helpful when I juggled a family business (and the family) in our home and, more recently, I have successfully managed it living the portable … [Read more...]
This week I’ve been spring cleaning. With the surprise early taste of the warm weather to come it was time to pack away the winter woollies and bring out the summer gear. My spring cleaning successes include: A clean car! The empty jars and containers are gone! And a few other things … [Read more...]
When I first decided to embark on the journey of living life as a house sitter I really thought I’d never have to deal with clutter again. After all, how much stuff can one keep in a small car? Despite using all my best techniques to streamline what I need and how it’s organized somehow things … [Read more...]
Living the mobile lifestyle of a house sitter I’ve had to find ways to deal with the ongoing important things. E.g. I keep track of what’s due, and when, in one central place – the calendar feature of my phone, with recurring reminders set up and an alert (one alert is enough, I’ve made an … [Read more...]
As a housesitter I can’t often tick the boxes that apply to most people. I don’t live in my own home and things are not always as I would have them. There are some things though that are not negotiable to me and this helps me decide whether to take on a particular housesit or not. Living in a … [Read more...]