But we don't iron so we just have to fold and put away and two of us do that usually as part of the 30-min section at the end of the day, so it's not so bad.

It was a weekday and we were getting the younger kids ready for school – always something of a military operation in our house. In summary, TOMM promotes a balanced approach to keeping on top of it all, which means it is achievable for busy people.I watched my dreams of a big family shatter as chemotherapy could threaten my fertility, making it unlikely for me to become a mother again. And, that’s before you’ve made dinner, had a chance to tidy the playroom, let alone relax and just chill.

Because I'm doing a bit every day, there's not much to hoover anyway so you don't have to be thorough about it. Gemma Bray, aka The Organised Mum and now author, has created her own method for getting the cleaning done in half an hour a day, Monday to Friday, leaving weekends free of chores. Colorful food platters and creative dishes like focaccia art became my way of promoting healthy eating among children.I stick a load in the machine every morning after emptying the dishwasher (even if there isn't a full load; if I leave half a load there till the next day, it invariably morphs into three loads), transfer it into the dryer around lunchtime (unless it's one of the rare Irish days with sunshine; also, this only works because I'm working from home) and we all pile onto DH's and my bed just before the kids' bedtime and fold it while we chat about our days. In 2010, when my daughter was just one year old, I received the devastating diagnosis of invasive stage 2 breast cancer. In March 2004, after 26 years as a miner, he had to retire through ill health, due to a brain hemorrhage and the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Her novels have been translated into several languages and she has also contributed two titles (one ghostwritten for television presenter Fiona Phillips) to the UK’s Quick Reads Campaign, which provides easy-to-read books for adult emergent readers.

Whether you’re a TOMM and TOTT devotee or just looking for a new way to get organised, The Organised Mum Method Journal will be your fun, motivating guide to sorting your life out – one day at a time. That's when my page shifted focus towards sharing Weight Watchers recipes, low-calorie meal ideas, and tips to support weight loss journeys. This is a supportive coaching programme which provides you with the tools and knowledge you need to change your relationship with food and exercise for good.Few people like it, most couples argue over it and when you’ve got little people running around the house, getting through the homework can often feel like an impossible task. She is the author of ten novels, including her acclaimed debut, Julia Gets a Life, and Barefoot in the Dark, which was shortlisted for the 2007 Melissa Nathan Award for Comedy Romance.