Start the year grounded, supported, and inspired✨Your 2026 Mama Lifestyle Planner is here — the ultimate motherhood companion for the year ahead. Start the year grounded, supported, and inspired✨Your 2026 Mama Lifestyle Planner is here — the ultimate motherhood companion for the year ahead.

Stella's Journal

A Gentle Reset for the Year Ahead (Without Starting Over)

A Gentle Reset for the Year Ahead (Without Starting Over)

A gentle reset for mothers, this post shares a simple monthly ritual to realign your life without starting over. Through a free Reset Guide and the 2026 Mama Lifestyle Planner, you’ll create supportive rhythms that bring clarity, ease, and intention into real everyday motherhood.

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Moving with Children - What I've learnt & What I'm still learning

Moving with Children - What I've learnt & What I'm still learning

Moving internationally with five young children is no small feat - but it can be a bonding and beautiful experience too. In this post, I share the mindset, strategies, and little things that have helped our family navigate this transition with more calm, connection, and joy. From early conversations to practical tips for before, during, and after the move, this is what we're learning as we go. 

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My Tips for Meal Planning & Dinners as a Busy Mother

My Tips for Meal Planning & Dinners as a Busy Mother

As a mother of five, I know how chaotic dinnertime can get. Between school runs, activities, and managing a home, figuring out what to cook every night can feel overwhelming. That's why I've embraced a simple yet effective meal planning system that takes the stress out of dinnertime and makes grocery shopping straight forward. Here's how I meal plan, streamline grocery shopping, and use themed dinner nights to make family meals easy, enjoyable, and predictable.

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My Insider Cape Town Travel Guide with Children

My Insider Cape Town Travel Guide with Children

Cape Town is a city with soul, and you’ll not only be kept busy throughout your stay (with endless options for outings and activities!), but you will find something for everyone in this city, both big and small. As a Mama of five, with ample years under my belt in Cape Town, I am here to share my Cape Town insider guide with children in tow.

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