Tales of a Twin Mum

Chasing the Aussie dream

Do YOU want to run an online business and work from home part-time?

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I've been self-employed for about 12 years now, and since my boys arrived I've been a work at home mum. Knowing I was expecting twins definitely shifted my career focus. This was for two reasons: I realised just how expensive a day of nursery care for two babies was going to be, and I also knew that I wanted to be around to see my babies grow as much as I possibly could. Now, I work from home part-time, which means I can still do school runs and be there for special assemblies and sports days. . . . Keep Reading

Get inspiration for your home-based business: 9 digital entrepreneurs worth following

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Since moving to Australia, I've become immersed in the world of online business creation. It all started when I began freelance writing for an entrepreneur just after we arrived, and then before I knew it I was hooked on the idea of building a business online. Over the last couple of years, I've spent hours doing paid online courses and free online training. I've probably joined hundreds of Facebook groups and added myself to more email lists than I can count. The idea of online learning is so . . . Keep Reading

I hate cleaning (and what I plan to do to reclaim my weekends)

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I've never liked cleaning. I LOVE having a clean house, but the process of getting there has never been much fun for me. When I worked less it wasn't too hard to keep on top of the house, but now that I'm working quite long hours on my online businesses it doesn't leave me with much spare time to get stuff done. When my kids are at school and daycare, that is my work time so I can't waste it by cleaning. . . . Keep Reading

The secrets to a calmer, more organised family life

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Did you have chance to check out the post I wrote recently about taking my blog in a slightly new direction? I’m all about trying to build a happier family home life for myself, my hubby and my kids. And that includes spending more quality time together, getting my online businesses up and running without feeling overwhelmed, and living life intentionally rather than letting it just happen to me. I'm trying to ditch the busy, stressful home life and switch it for something calmer where there is . . . Keep Reading