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Making Time For God as a Busy Mum

Struggling to find time for God in the relentless busyness of motherhood? This post shares practical, actionable ways busy mums can keep growing and going in their faith.

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6 Diaper Changing Tips All New Mums Need To Know

With that many diaper changes to go through, anyone would think this was an easy-peasy job, right? Turns out, diapering does prove quite tricky at first. But with a few tried-and-tested diaper hacks that I’m about to share with you, you’ll be saving time, avoiding leaks, and even start to savour the bonding moments that come with serving your baby – yep, even on diaper duty.

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Rice Cooker Hokkaido Cream Stew (Simple & Fuss-Free)

Healthy and hearty one-pot meal, made in a rice cooker. That means no standing over the stove for 30 minutes to watch and stir the stew while the kids are clawing at your feet (or each other!). You can make this simple recipe with just 5 ingredients and the stew blocks. More details in the post.

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How I’m Learning to Slow Down Before I Burn Out

I was working away in the dark beside my fidgeting toddler, when I slapped the laptop cover shut in frustration. Why won’t this kid go to sleep, ugh! I threatened to leave if he didn’t lie down. He quickly scrambled into position and stayed still. Eventually, he did fall asleep, though way past his bedtime. 

A wave of regret and guilt came over me. Shucks, this is how he remembers me just as he drifts to sleep.

There, in the dark, something was nagging in my gut. I recognize this feeling; this quiet tug. Here and now, as I’m forced to stop doing anything, God finally had my attention:

Hey, take care, you’re about to burn out. Your body and emotions are giving you signs.

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