mum hacks Archives - Bright Star Kids https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/tag/mum-hacks/ Our Blog: Inspiration, tips & lots of FUN! Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:19:09 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 145971950 5 Quick and Easy Self Care Ideas For Busy Mums https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/5-quick-and-easy-self-care-ideas-for-busy-mums/ https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/5-quick-and-easy-self-care-ideas-for-busy-mums/#respond Fri, 14 Jan 2022 04:08:02 +0000 https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/?p=13025 Restart, Refresh and Refuel with these 5 Self Care Ideas Busy Mums Need With a fresh New Year comes fresh opportunities to motivate ourselves for the year ahead. We’ve listed 5 Self Care Ideas to keep mums always feeling refreshed and recharged. For all their daily hard work, busy mums need and deserve to make […]

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Restart, Refresh and Refuel with these 5 Self Care Ideas Busy Mums Need

With a fresh New Year comes fresh opportunities to motivate ourselves for the year ahead. We’ve listed 5 Self Care Ideas to keep mums always feeling refreshed and recharged. For all their daily hard work, busy mums need and deserve to make time for self-love and pampering.

Squeeze in these 5 quick self-care ideas in your weekly or monthly plans, and you’ll feel oh so ah-mazing! You go, Mum! 

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1. Morning Me Time

  • Meditate
  • Journal
  • Sip on coffee or tea

2. Healthy Habits

  • Drink more water
  • Do some stretching or exercise that fits your lifestyle
  • Get enough sleep

3. Skin Care You Deserve

  • A quick shower is always a good idea
  • Pamper yourself with good skincare products 
  • Have a home spa date with yourself once in a while

4. Dressing Up Is Self-Care

  • Wear your favourite outfit
  • Pick an outfit colour that puts you in a good mood
  • Accessorise if you must

5. Do Something You Love 

  • Read a book or watch a movie or film
  • Listen to music 
  • Get into a hobby you’ve always wanted to try 
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BONUS:

We asked mum and content creator, Stavey Westlow, about her self-care tips:

Self-Care #1  Sit and Read

For self-care, I love to sit down and read a book! I’m not talking about an audiobook or reading electronically I mean picking up a physical book and reading. This allows me to take a moment to sit down which means I get to take a short break from mumming all day! 
 
It gives me the opportunity to expand my mind. I love books that teach me a new skill or way of life. Self-help books are my go-to! 
 
By keeping my mind active, I feel it helps me improve my memory. As I’m learning, I’m taking note of the things I want to remember to use in my life. 

 

 
It reduces stress!!! Diving into any sort of book allows our minds to not be stressed about cooking and cleaning and working! 
 
Image Credits: IG @mamastavey

Self-Care #2 Nail care is Self-Care

I love getting my nails done every three weeks as it allows me to go into the nail salon, have a friendly chat with my nail girl, get some pretty nails done, AND get a small hand massage at the end, too! Winning! 
 
It’s not JUST about the aesthetics of it, it’s more so I know getting my nails done is something that is specifically for me, I don’t have to worry about another human being at that moment (hey dad! You’re watching the kid!). I get to take a seat on the chair pick a colour and just allow myself to have “grown-up” time. But of course, nails are darn pretty!! 
 

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Doing Some Organising For Yourself and Your Home?

The key to self-care is having enough time for yourself. Get everything organised at home, so you can make time for the things you love to do. We’ve got everything you need to get things in order. All kinds of labels you can think of from chalkboard labels to monogram labels and more! The best part? These are made for you in Australia and shipped super fast! You’re going to love them!

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7 Real Mums and Their Best Mum Hacks Revealed

Get to know these amazing mums as they share with Bright Star Kids their best mum hacks that make mum life such a breeze. Because you can be a mum, be great at it, and look awesome, too!

1. Ashleigh, mum of 4

Ashleigh, a 29-year-old Content Creator from Queensland, Australia, is a proud mum to 4 beautiful Lebanese-Aboriginal babies named Zahli 8, Lamar 6, Tyriq 4, and Jakai 2. 

Get to know more about Ashleigh on Instagram.

Her most-used mum hacks:

  • I always make the kids’ school lunches the night before. It’s a serious game-changer. 

  • I always carry sunscreen, hand sanitiser, and baby wipes in the car, because you just never know when you will need them. 

  • Home-made Play-Doh is where it’s at. No nasties, and it’s so quick and easy to make.

  • Breakfast for dinner. During the week, things can get a little chaotic, so sometimes, when I don’t feel like cooking, we will have bacon and eggs and the kids love it! 

  • I always pre-chop up fruit and have it accessible to the kids in the fridge for when they want a quick snack. 

  • Everything we have to do or attend is on a planner each week on the fridge. 

  • We have a separate drawer for kids’ cutlery, so they can help with getting things ready for dinner. 

  • We try and get the kids’ stuff ready the night before, so it’s all ready for them to get dressed in the mornings. 

  • Sometimes, I wake up before everyone just so I can have a coffee in peace and get myself ready before everyone else gets up. 

  • I always have frozen ice packs in case the kids hurt themselves.

2. Joey, mum of 4

Joey is a Sydney-based Content Creator who regularly posts about fun toy reviews and recommendations with her precious bubs. 

Follow Joey and her lovely brood of 4 on Instagram.

She shares her Top 5 mum hacks:
 

  • Always prepare the night before.

  • Love using Bright Star Kids labels, so my children always remember which is theirs 

  • Personalised Bright star kids school bag especially if they just started school easier for them to recognise their property 

  • Get groceries delivered, no need to drag along 4 kids doing the groceries 

  • I always keep a small bag with activities in the car for the little ones to keep them busy and no screaming during car rides

3. Erinn,  mum of 1

 
Erinn is a proud mum of a dashing 4-year-old boy named Emmett.  Get to know more about their gorgeous family on Instagram.
 
Erinn shares: We love all things matching and personalised. We enjoy slow lazy mornings with action-packed afternoons!
 

  • I literally use my car as a baby bag. Everything I could possibly require is in my car! It saves you from carrying a huge bag around with everything in it. I just purchased a large plastic container and put it in the boot. All is set to go–everything from spare clothing to wipes.

  • For me, I vowed to never be a backpack mum, and to be honest, I never owned one. Then my son really wanted one with a truck on it and his name, of course! So we got the Bright Star kids backpack which is the perfect size for on the go. To this day, my son loves packing his own bag which he mostly fills with snacks and his toys. It’s a task that he loves to do all on his own.

  • To make Christmas shopping easier for all the little ones amongst family and my friends’ kids, I always start with a Bright Star kids personalised stocking and then I fill the stocking with all that child’s gifts! Makes it easy to know what you have for who and saves so much time and when gifting everyone looks the same!

  • I also learned pretty quickly to always get yourself ready but not dressed to leave the house till last, this saves you from all the breakfast spills and ensures you can at least start the day without toast marks down your shirt.

  • Label everything you own! That way you won’t lose anything. Well, hopefully not. Sometimes you just have so many things to remember, it’s hard to pack up all your belongings. At least if they are labelled, you have a pretty good chance of it returning to you!

Name Labels for School

4. Lisa, mum of 3
 
 
Lisa loves documenting and creating content highlighting her busy mum life to 3 beautiful kids.
 
Get a glimpse of their fun family life on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook!
 
She says:  I definitely feel the struggles of Mum life and the day-to-day running of an organised household. Here are my 5 Mum hacks to make your life a bit more organised and manageable: 
 

  • Sprinkle a little baby powder over your children’s skin after a day at the beach. The powder stops the sand from sticking and you will no longer find sand all through the car.

  • Use Bright Star Kids easy to apply labels to all of your children’s daycare clothes and you will never lose them again. 

  • When I have to go to work early in the morning, I dress my kids in their daycare clothes straight after their bath at night, then I don’t have to go through the stress of waking them to get them dressed in the morning.  

  • To keep dolls’ hair knot-free, I add 1 part fabric softener to 2 parts water into a spray bottle. Spray on the dolls’ hair, comb through and allow to dry. My kids also love playing hairdressers and using this spray on their dolls. 

  • The Bright Star Kids Jumbo Santa Sacks are a great way to put all of your child’s presents together ready for Christmas Morning. The added bonus is you can use it every year and you don’t have to wrap each and every present. Sustainable and a time saver! 

5. Steph, mum of 2

 

Steph runs the Instagram social media account @TheVaraTribe that’s all about motherhood and interiors. She also loves supporting small businesses and sharing the products she loves most.

Find out more about Steph and her kids Anthony and Amelia on Instagram.

Here are some of Steph’s best mum hacks:

  • Make everything a game. Have you noticed how competitive kids and toddlers are? When you’re running late or are struggling to encourage your kids, make it fun and pretend it’s a game!

  • Invest in a large freezer, I personally love to cook and buy my meat in bulk. When the day has been crazy, I always have something in the freezer to cook or reheat.

  • We love to use a meal planner it just gives me peace of mind and takes the stress of thinking about what to cook every night. We love using the Meal Planner notepad from Bright Star Kids. The designs are customisable and it attaches easily to the fridge.

  • Don’t stop dating your partner! It’s so important to make time for your relationship. Once a week or at least once a month, go out to dinner or put the kids to bed early. Also, make it a rule not to talk about the kids.

  • Organisation is really important to me. Everything in my house has its own spot. Labels on the kids’ toys really help develop the children’s awareness of the relationship between words and objects. Bright Stars Kids labels are my go-to when I need to label anything. The quality is really great!

6. Kristie, mum of 2

 
On the weekend, you will generally find this mum with a coffee nearby the beach, parks, tracks, or attempting to ride a scooter to keep up with her active boys. Life’s too short not to be lived! 
 
Keep up with Kristie and her adorable boys on Instagram and Facebook.
 
Kristie shares her top mum hacks:
 

  • I always prepare a bento box daily even if we have no plans. Children are the biggest snack munchers and are always wanting food. This also makes it super easy if we have last-minute plans to grab ‘n’ go. 

  • Every week, when our food shop comes, we always pre-cut everything. It saves so much time throughout the week. 

  • Once a month I will go through a toy cleanse and put it in the dishwasher for an easy but effective clean. 

  • Baby wipes are life. It quite literally cleans our entire house. 

  • Throughout the year I will collect Christmas gifts where I store in the Santa sack. It is then kept safe inside a

    pillow slip, so the kiddies don’t find them. 

7. Christina, mum of 2 

 

Christina, who lives in Sydney’s beautiful inner west and works part-time in banking, runs the blog MadeForMadison and is a mum to 2 beautiful girls, Madison 8, and Macie 6.

Read up more about Christina and her beautiful girls on Instagram.
 
Check out her best mum hacks:
 

  • Meal plan: Every Sunday, plan out your meals for the next 7 days. This is will help you stay sane, save money, and avoid take-out in the process. I started meal planning recently and it’s been amazing and has saved lots of money and time plus have been cooking a variety of dishes. 

  • Family planner fridge magnet: Our family planner from Bright Star Kids has helped me stay on top of the whole family’s activities and appointments. Being on our fridge, the whole family can see it and add to it as we go! It’s been a lifesaver!!

  • Diffuser for calming: Every morning, put on a diffuser. Let the aromatic mist permeate through your home with essential oil to distribute relaxing scents or increase moisture levels to make any stale room feel livelier! 

  • Quick tidy: Every night put on a clean-up song before bed  (we use kids’ one)  and get the kids to help tidy up. They get so excited hearing the song and find it fun! The whole family does it together while the song is playing and you would be surprised how much gets done in the short 3 min song with the whole family contribution.

  • Lunchtime: Personalise your kids’ lunchboxes! The kids used to come home with different lunch boxes and would often lose them till we started using Bright Star Kids personalised Bento boxes! I let the kids pick their font and design from their massive selection.

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Want More Busy Mum Hacks?

Read about our Meal Planning Tips and Meal Prep Ideas. You’ll love our Clever Fridge Storage Hacks! And if you’re prepping for back-to-school season, you’ve got to check out our Back To School Hacks for busy parents. 

Organising Your Kids’ Belongings?

You’ve got to label everything! Personalise your kids’ stuff with cute designs from our kids’ name labels range. We’ve also got backpacks, lunch bags, and drink bottles that you can personalise in coordinated designs! The best part? It’s made for you in Australia and shipped super fast! You’re going to love them!

 

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30 + Useful Baking Soda Hacks For You and Your Home

Discover amazing baking soda hacks that will make your life easy and fuss-free! We’ve got over 30 uses of baking soda for cooking, cleaning, beauty and skincare, and more! 

Baking Soda Cooking Hacks:

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The secret to making your chicken wings crispy, perfectly browning your pretzels, and your iced tea crystal clear is a simple ingredient that is a pantry essential — baking soda! Check out these 3 recipes that use baking soda as a quick and easy cooking hack!

Baking Soda Cleaning Hacks:

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Baking soda is the best cleaning agent you can ever find that’s affordable, practical, and all-natural. Here are a few things that you can clean with baking soda:

  • Mirrors/windows
  • Metal
  • Kettles
  • Watermarks on glass
  • Mattress 

Other uses of baking soda at home:

  • Clean oven
  • Clean Toilet 
  • Freshen up fridge
  • Floor Cleaner
  • Restore silver
  • Remove crayon marks from the wall

Refresh your home with these baking soda uses:

  • Grout cleaner
  • Oil cleaner
  • Remove splinter
  • Towel refresher

Laundry Uses of Baking Soda:

  • brightens whites and bright colors
  • stain remover
  • fabric softener
  • washing machine cleaner

Baking Soda Beauty Hacks and Other Personal Uses:

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Baking soda uses in the shower:

  • Nail Scrub
  • Bath bombs
  • Dry shampoo

Use baking soda for face and teeth:

  • Homemade toothpaste
  • Clarifying facial mask

Other personal uses of baking soda:

  • Clean shoes/sandals
  • Underarm
  • Mouthwash

Other Clever Hacks that Uses Baking Soda:

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Other Home Uses of Baking Soda:

  • Eliminate pesticides off produce
  • Clean combs and brushes
  • Unclog kitchen sink
  • Gets rid of pests from plants

More Clever hacks that use baking soda:

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  • Keeps flower fresh
  • Homemade deodorant
  • Footbath
  • Relieve mosquito bites
  • Canker sores

Maximise the cleaning and deodorising power of baking soda and try these hacks at home for yourself. 

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Want More Useful and Practical Hacks?

Read about our Meal Planning Tips and Meal Prep Ideas. You’ll love our Clever Fridge Storage Hacks!  We’re all for helping you make life just a little bit easier.

Need To Label All Your Home Essentials?

You’ll love our pantry labels! We’ve got chalkboard labels and spice labels for your pantry and other home essentials. These will definitely keep your home neat and organised. The best part? It’s made for you in Australia and shipped super fast! You’re going to love them!

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Newborn Baby Hacks

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Getting ready for your little one’s arrival? Pick up some of our best newborn baby hacks to help you get through the first few weeks. It can be overwhelming, we know! So, we’ve listed down only the simplest but most practical hacks for you!

1. Newborn Baby Kit

Newborn Baby Hacks

Image Credits: New Born Baby Australia

Have a newborn baby essentials checklist to make prepping all your newborn essentials a walk in the park! From bringing home your baby from the hospital to sleeping and breastfeeding essentials–this list has you covered.

Bright Star Kids Parent Hack: Get a personalised backpack for your newborn’s essentials, so you don’t get it mixed up with other bags. Place it in the car, so you don’t forget anything before that frantic drive to the hospital. 

2. Milestones and Memories

Newborn Baby Hacks

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Never miss a chance to document all your little one’s milestones. It’s unbelievable how babies grow so fast, it’s important to take heaps of photos of them growing up!

Bright Star Kids Parent Hack: Grab baby milestone cards, so you can capture and preserve every memory. You can personalise them with your little bub’s name, too! 

3. Baby Cues

Newborn Baby Hacks

Learn your baby’s cues to know exactly what they need when they need it. Save yourself the stress and energy. Be ready with all the things they need. 

4. Blissful Breastfeeding

Newborn Baby Hacks

This simple mum hack works wonders for breastfeeding mums! Make this DIY hands-free breast pump bra, so you can save money or buy yourself a self-care treat for being a such genius mum! 

Bright Star Kids Feeding Hack: Whether you’re breastfeeding or formula feeding, make it a breeze by using dry erase labels for your frozen breast milk stash and baby milk bottles! Label them with their names, date, and the time you made them, so you know which one to grab first–especially if it’s dad’s turn to feed! He’ll need a little help. Label, label is the answer!

Newborn Baby Hacks

Image Credits: Dry Erase Labels from Brightstarkids

5. Master The Diaper

Newborn Baby Hacks

Here’s a complete guide on baby diapers every new parent will love! Know the basics tips, do’s and don’ts, plus compare types of diapers, sizing, and brands. Learn what’s works for you and what’s best for your baby, too!

6. Onesie Wonder

Newborn Baby Hacks

Ever wondered what those seams were for? This little onesie hack makes it easy for you to change your baby’s clothes when there’s a poop blowout! Keep your baby clean by pulling the onesie to one side instead of pulling it up. 

Newborn Baby Hacks

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7. Bathtime Buddies

Newborn Baby Hacks

Make baby’s bathtime fuss-free with a baby shower cap. This little trick helps them feel a bit at ease and makes sure no shampoo and soap gets into their eyes. Bye-bye tears and no more bath time fears!

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Need More Helpful Parenting Hacks?

We got you, busy parents! You’ll love our Easy Meal Prep Ideas and Fridge Storage hacks that will save you time and money. Enjoy parenthood as you should! 

Organising Your Newborn Baby Kit?

You’ll love our personalised backpacks that will come in handy for your trip to the hospital and whenever you’re on the go with your little one! Don’t forget to grab our baby bottle labels, too! Personalise all your baby essentials and choose from a variety of super cute designs. The best part? These are all made for you in Australia and shipped super fast! You’re going to love them!

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