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Budgeting for Big Family Vacations : Tips and Trick
Budgeting for Big Family Vacations: Tips and Tricks Budgeting for Big Family Vacations: Tips and Tricks Planning budgeting for big family vacations can feel daunting – especially for single mums juggling all the details – but it is possible to create amazing memories without breaking the bank. With a bit of savvy planning, creative thinking, and the right tools, an epic family holiday (whether across Australia or overseas) can fit your budget. This guide will walk you through practical, and even unusual, money-saving tips to help your big family vacation dream take off. Grab a cuppa, and let’s dive in! Plan Ahead and Be Flexible One of the golden rules…
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Online Safety for Mums, Bloggers and Netflix Addicts: Why You Need a VPN (and How I Use Mine)
Online Safety for Mums, Bloggers & Netflix Addicts: Why You Need a VPN (and How I Use Mine) Affiliate disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you sign up using my link. I only recommend tools I use and trust. Let’s Be Honest: We Live Online Now I’m a mum, a blogger, and a Netflix addict—and my entire life is online. So when it comes to internet safety, I had to get serious. And after testing out a few different tools, I can confidently say I’ve found the best VPN for mums—because it’s simple, secure, and…
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How Geek Culture Gave Me Back My Voice (And Why I’m Building Something Magical Because of It)
How Geek Culture Gave Me Back My Voice (And Why I’m Building Something Magical Because of It) Let’s Start With the Truth I didn’t always feel like I belonged. Not in motherhood. Not in business. And definitely not in traditional “professional” spaces. I was the girl who cried when her favourite character died ( still heartbroken over Artax) who wrote fanfic in the middle of the night, and who felt more at home in a convention crowd than a PTA meeting. And for a while, I tried to quiet that part of me. I thought I had to. I was an adult. I was a mother. I had to act…
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Family Travel Insurance: What You Need to Know
Family Travel Insurance: What You Need to Know Why Family Travel Insurance Matters (Yes, Even for Short Trips) I’ll be honest—there was a time I didn’t think travel insurance was that important. Especially for short trips. Especially when you’re already juggling 15 things and just trying to get everyone to the airport on time. But after one cancelled trip and one too-close-for-comfort hospital visit overseas, I’ve changed my tune. Now, family travel insurance is one of the first things I sort out when planning a holiday—because nothing derails a trip faster than the unexpected. Travelling with kids is exciting—but let’s be real, it also comes with unpredictability, unexpected costs, and…