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Our life category covers everything practical for the modern-day single mum. We talk money, household, travel, shopping, and all things seasonal (Christmas, Halloween etc). As well as expert articles to help you prosper through your career and property.

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Household

Financial Planning for Single Mums: How to Stand on Your Own Two Feet

Financial Planning for Single Mums: Smart Money Moves for Single Parents There’s a moment after separation that I like to call the financial fog. It’s when you realise you’re now the CFO of your household…and you didn’t exactly apply for...

Children

7 Clever ideas to set up a shared bedroom for kids

Being a single mother brings many obstacles, and I recently faced a new challenge: downsizing our home after a divorce. With this came less space and the unavoidable decision to have a shared bedroom for my kids. While the transition wasn’t easy,...

Household

Keep your pool sparkling and swim-ready with pool cleaners

Owning a pool is a fantastic luxury that provides endless hours of entertainment and relaxation. However, to enjoy your pool to the fullest, it’s important to keep it clean and well-maintained. That’s where pool cleaners come in. These ingenious gadgets...

Career

Things to think about before heading back to college

Are you considering the crazy idea of heading back to college? Trust me, I’ve been there. It’s a big move. This decision goes beyond just personal growth. It affects your whole family dynamic. How will you juggle it all? Can...

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10 Strategies to return to work if you can’t find a job

All mothers understand the profound challenges of juggling family responsibilities while striving to maintain our professional identities. However, there are moments in life when, despite our best efforts, finding a job is an uphill battle. Frustration and discouragement can be...

Divorce

10 Divorce party gift ideas for the newly separated

While divorce may seem like a sad occasion, it’s also a time of transformation and new beginnings. What better way to support and uplift a newly-fledged divorcee than by surprising them with a thoughtful divorce party gift? I’ve had lots...

Career

Courses to be a registered nurse in Australia

If you are considering a career in a caregiving role, understanding the courses to be a registered nurse is a good starting point for your research. By pursuing a comprehensive nursing education, you’ll gain a solid foundation in medical sciences,...

Household

Microchipping pets: Everything you need to know

The panic of losing a pet is heartbreaking for pet owners and a traumatic experience for the lost animal. Yet hundreds of Aussie pets each year become homeless or end up in pounds, where it is estimated that up to...

Money

How will bankruptcy affect my family?

It’s essential to separate the myths from the facts regarding bankruptcy. While becoming bankrupt is a serious matter and shouldn’t be taken lightly, it can be the best solution in some situations and help ease unbearable financial stress. So, here’s...

Shared parenting

Our Family Wizard: User review 2024

Co-parenting apps are the go-to tools for separated couples to effectively manage the care of their children. Our Family Wizard is considered a leading co-parenting app and possibly the most well-known. The question “what is the best app for co-parenting”...