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10 things to declutter in 5 mins

Unless you are a decluttering fanatic like me, decluttering won’t top your list of fun things to do. The post 10 things to declutter in 5 mins appeared first on the Mama Manual.

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My ultimate summer bucket list for 2024

I made myself a summer bucket list last year, and I loved it, so here I am with another one for 2024! I don’t know about you, but even though summer is long (especially in Malta!), it goes by so...

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The best place to meal plan: Google Calendar

If you think the idea of Google Calendar meal planning sounds complicated, you’re not the only one. Many people I’ve talked to look at me like I’m extremely type A when I mention that the best place to...

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My easy 5 minute summer makeup routine

Makeup does not always make it to the top of every mum’s morning to-do list.  In between trying to get everyone ready and out of the door on time, and trying to not forget anything, it often takes a...

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8 Quick but Healthy Eating Tips for Busy Mamas

We’re all looking for quick but healthy eating tips when we’re so busy. Being busy doesn’t mean we need to resort to unhealthy food, at least most of the time. If anything, we should try and do the...

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Top Tips for Preparing Your 3-Year-Old for pre-school

Whether your child has attended nursery school or not, preparation for pre-school (also known as Kindergarten) is equally important. During this transition children who attend nursery face a huge...

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The ridiculously easy meal planning tip you need right now

Meal planning is one of my favourite things to discuss. And I know this meal planning tip is as easy as it is effective, so I am very excited to share! Meal planning is often viewed as an annoying,...

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How to get back to your cooking routine after summer

Now that the kids are settled in school, it’s time to get back on track with your cooking routine. The transition from the relaxed attitude toward dinner that set in over the summer to something more...

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8 quick and easy alternatives to takeout

No matter the time of year, a homemade meal always feels like a comforting oasis. The catch? Time. Every season brings about a different reason to being busy and spending hours in the kitchen isn’t...

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Your Guide to Deep Clean Your Home Just in Time for Christmas

When it comes to getting ready for the holidays, a deep cleaning schedule is a great way to ensure you get everything done in a logical order. This way you won’t be faced with an overwhelming task a...

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How to Give up the Dummy This Christmas

Mamas, I feel you.  I know that just thinking about your child having to give up the dummy gives you extreme anxiety.  The same goes for any other comfort, such as the bottle or the blanky.  Christmas...

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6 Foods to Freeze for a Stress-Free Christmas Lunch

When it comes to prepping for a stress-free Christmas, these freezer hacks can make all the difference. I’m all about doing as much as I can in advance so I can actually relax and enjoy the holidays,...

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Last-minute, easy, Christmas Lunch Recipes

There are lots of great Christmas lunch recipes if you poke around online. But most of them have one thing in common: They require superhuman efforts (or a team of assistants) to pull off.  If there’s...

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7 Christmas Crafts to Keep the Kids Happy & Busy

If you’re looking for simple Christmas crafts to enjoy with your kids, you’ve come to the right place. Christmas is *technically* over, but the holidays are not, and goodness knows – we all need things...

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My top 10 blog posts for 2024

This has officially become a tradition! For the past 6 years, I’ve loved reflecting on the top blog posts you all couldn’t get enough of throughout the year. Looking at the 2024’s top blog posts list,...

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