Every so often I like to share the things that are genuinely making my life a bit easier or lighter — because if something’s helping me juggle it all, chances are it might help you too. So here’s a little round-up: some wonderful business owners I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know, a couple of books that live on my nightstand, and a few apps I actually use every week.
People I love following right now
Lydia Kyriakidou
— The Lazy Dinner Club (https://www.skool.com/the-lazy-dinner-club-3811/about)
If meal times feel like one more thing on the never-ending list, Lydia’s community is a breath of fresh air — practical, no-fuss ideas for getting dinner on the table without the daily decision fatigue.
Kristen Gereige
Embrace Your Journey (https://www.skool.com/embrace-your-journey-3501/about)
A Community Embracing the Journey to Holistic Health & Wellness.
Desiree Zega
Desiree Zega — (https://www.skool.com/parent-play-business-system-4122/about) The Parent & Play System printable sellers turning random ideas into structured shops that actually sell — with simple systems and support.
Kaycee Digital Design
Kaycee helps working mums and mompreneurs reduce overwhelm, get organised, build the right mindset, and create a successful home business or side hustle.
Christina Rava
Helps you use Claude to market your business, get more clients & deliver better results for the people you serve.
Estelle Keeber
estelle keeber Official (https://www.instagram.com/estellekeeberofficial/) Helping businesses get seen in the press & media.
Creative Puddles
https://www.instagram.com/creativepuddles/ Will audit your Instagram feed & show you how to attract buyers, she’s a Instagram whizz.
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Books I keep coming back to :
The Little Book of Mindfulness— Dr. Patrizia Collard . Ten minutes a day, that’s genuinely all it asks for. If you’ve ever felt too overwhelmed to “do mindfulness properly,” this is the gentlest possible way in.
365 Days of Positive Self-Talk — Dr. Shad Helmstetter
One I personally use most days. A page a day, a small nudge to talk to yourself the way you’d talk to someone you love.
Apps that actually earn their spot on my phone
AnyList
My go-to for meal planning and the weekly shop, all in one place — plan your meals, build the list, save your favourite recipes, and stop reinventing the wheel every Sunday night. Available on Google Play.
Canva
No surprise here — it’s how every printable in my shop gets made, and it’s genuinely approachable even if design isn’t your thing.
A cashback app that quietly pays you back for shopping you were doing anyway. (Referral link — using this supports the blog at no extra cost to you)
The AI trained by Anthropic. (Referral link.)
Podcasts
Honestly — whatever suits your taste! I’m a big believer in listening to what actually holds your attention rather than what you think you “should” be listening to.If you’ve got a favourite, I’d love to hear it.
Got a favorite of your own you think I should check out? Drop it in the comments or come share it in [Calm Systems for Overwhelmed Moms]
I’m always looking for new recommendations
