Mental Health

Mental Health “Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but you are not the rain.” Matt Haig Earlier this year I was diagnosed with adrenal fatigue and while I am not sure if it is an actual mental health […]
A Day in the Life

So what does the harassedmom actually do all day?
Spring Bucket List

What’s the plan for Spring? This is what our plans are.
Circular Economy and Sustainable Living

Nature is a circular economy, there is no waste and there are no landfills. Everything has a purpose, it is used and reused until it disappears. We do not live like this and it is going to catch up with us very quickly.
Baked Potatoes with Smoky Chipotle Mushrooms

The humble baked potato is so underrated. Whether you stuff it full or simply slather it with butter, it is amazing. It feeds the carb craving in a (sort) healthy way.
8 benefits of crafting with your kids

From developing fine motor skills to supporting self-esteem, getting crafty has serious perks for your child. Some parents are skilled crafters. Others do well to cut paper in a reasonably straight line. No matter which group you fall into, crafting with your kids is a great way to bring the family together and children of […]
SAMFA Mushroom and Goat’s Cheese Frittata Cups
Frittatas are the best thing ever. I love them and make one pretty much every morning for breakfast. These yummy little mushroom and goat’s cheese frittata cups are dairy free but jam-packed with goodness. What is a frittata? Frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette or crustless quiche or scrambled eggs, enriched with additional ingredients such as meats, cheeses or vegetables. […]
Decluttering Made Easy

For most of us the thought of decluttering is extremely overwhelming. If you are standing in your kitchen or your lounge – you are probably surrounded by stuff. A lot of stuff! It is more than likely what puts you off starting, right? I know it is what put me off – instead of dealing […]
Was 2020 really a bad year?

It is obligatory at this time of the year to look back and assess the year and plan for the new year. The general consensus is that 2020 was a rubbish year. People have made it their mission to create memes about just how bad 2020 was. But was it that bad? So obviously the […]
Minimal Waste Road Trip
This is a smug post. It is also a proud post though. I recently drove down to my folks in the Western Cape with 3 kids and our puppy and we managed a pretty minimal waste trip. We are trying to seriously the sugar intake of the kids, it has a direct impact on the […]