How to Create Space Where There is None … Say What!?!

One of the things I hear often is “My house/apartment is too small … I don’t have enough storage & cupboard space and need a bigger place”. Sound familiar! I’ve even heard myself say the same thing but I’ve also learned, that’s not always possible and instead, I have to make do with the space I have available. So one of my best tips for getting organised is to find and create space where previously there is none.  In other words, finding storage solutions for some of the smallest and least obvious places.  How is that possible, I hear you ask!  Let me give you … read more

Apple Slinky … and Why We Love it …

  Are you looking for a way to get your kids to eat their apples?  Well, look no further because I found it with an Apple Slinky.  I first discovered these many years ago and since then it has proved to be one of the most used devices in my kitchen.   Basically, the Apple Slinky will core, slice and peel an apple with the turn of a handle and in only a few seconds.  You can choose whether to leave the skin on or off.  A few years ago I managed a local School Tuckshop and I introduced this gadget for the kids … the sale of apples skyrocketed because it was … read more

Bath Towel Buying Guide & Country Road Towels Product Review …

  Recently I decluttered and organised our main bathroom … wow, what a difference!  I can’t believe how much “stuff” I was able to get rid of!  Bathroom cupboards and drawers can accumulate so many things like out-of-date cosmetics and skincare, old hair straighteners and hair dryers, half empty bottles of moisturisers, broken hair bands and so on.   It was also a great opportunity to look at the condition of our towels, hand towels and face washers and, let me tell you, they were looking a little sad.  Noticing that Myer had a Manchester sale at the time, … read more