Author Archives: Sandra Madeira

About Sandra Madeira

I am a full-time working mum with a passion for writing and inspiring others. Please let me know what you think of my blog - constructive comments welcome. Have a great day Sandra Freelance Writer www.sandramadeira.com

Making Decisions about Clutter

Posted on October 28, 2018

I woke up in the early hours of this morning and when I couldn’t fall back to sleep, I thought about how much clutter I could be clearing in the spare room if I actually had the energy to get … Continue reading →

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View frustrations as treasured moments

Posted on October 22, 2018

Life gets busy when you are keeping the home clean and tidy, and earning money from your day job. So much so, that you can blink and miss the short period of time that the children are small. There are … Continue reading →

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Amidst the anger, show kindness….

Posted on October 21, 2018

…at all times. It’s difficult when someone in the family is angry and upset. It’s easy to join in with the party and give your opinion (because everyone wants to be right, right?) You toy with the idea that your … Continue reading →

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Reading posts on clutter helps

Posted on October 13, 2018

If you are not sure about what to do with the clutter or you feel alone, try following anyone who has tagged their post with clutter, or add hashtag clutter to your reader in WordPress. I’ve learnt so much in … Continue reading →

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Writing about Life as a Working Mum

Posted on October 13, 2018

An older, wiser mum looks back… I’d like to think that anything that I’ve written in my journals can be kept not only for me to reflect on but also as material to help others in the future. Just the … Continue reading →

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Routines are becoming clearer

Posted on October 10, 2018

Coming up with a routine for chores and sticking to it is difficult. You can feel behind very quickly if you miss off a few tasks from the list. Routines have been better for me since I’ve been listening to … Continue reading →

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Decluttering the shoe cupboard

Posted on October 8, 2018

Have you ever watched the rest of the family kick or throw their shoes into the shoe cupboard and then close the door shut before one or both shoes fall out again? I have. I’ve probably done it myself a … Continue reading →

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