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The Mum Guilt That Never Seems To Clock Off
The Mum Guilt That Never Seems To Clock Off
You know that quiet little voice that pops up just when you start to relax That’s mum guilt. It shows up when you sit down for five minutes, when you... Read more...
A Christmas Season Survival Chat for Mums Who Are Doing Their Best (That Means You)
A Christmas Season Survival Chat for Mums Who Are Doing Their Best (That Means You)
Christmas is big, loud, beautiful chaos. You’re doing better than you think. Slow down where you can, laugh off the rest, and gift things that make life easier not harder. Read more...
What I Hope My Boys Remember About Me One Day
What I Hope My Boys Remember About Me One Day
Sometimes I think about the future. About the day my boys are grown and off living their own big, beautiful lives. And I wonder what they’ll remember about me. Not... Read more...
The Day I Realised I Wasn’t Okay And Why That’s Okay
The Day I Realised I Wasn’t Okay And Why That’s Okay
It didn’t happen in one big dramatic moment. It was more like a slow build, the kind that sneaks up on you. One morning I woke up and felt like... Read more...
Emails in the Car Line and Other Business Owner Confessions
Emails in the Car Line and Other Business Owner Confessions
If you’ve ever replied to an email in the school car line while balancing a half-eaten muesli bar on your lap, this one’s for you. Some days I feel like... Read more...
Almost Christmas? Already?
  Can you believe it's almost Christmas? What the actual HECK. The time has flown by this year, it's absolute chaos! But hey, chaos can be fun, right? As a super Christmas person, I absolutely love this time of year. The decorations, the tree (don't even think about touching it, kids! Haha), it's all part of the magic. Why Christmas is the Best I mean, who doesn't love watching the little ones in the morning, tearing into their gifts with pure joy on their faces? It's like a shot of... Read more...
Do You Remember When Kids Used to Just… Play?
Do You Remember When Kids Used to Just… Play?
I was watching Bentley the other day, knee-deep in sand, building some kind of half-collapsed fort that made zero sense but was everything to him in that moment. No rules.... Read more...
The Invisible Load Nobody Sees (But You Feel Every Damn Day)
The Invisible Load Nobody Sees (But You Feel Every Damn Day)
You know that moment when you finally sit down at the end of the day and your brain starts spinning through all the things you still haven’t done? Lunch boxes... Read more...
It Hurts Watching Your Kid Be Left Out - SAND N SALT
It Hurts Watching Your Kid Be Left Out
There’s a kind of silence that hits different when your kid’s been left out. It’s not loud or dramatic. It’s quiet. You see it in their eyes before they even... Read more...
My boys are now 18 & 12= Me not coping with it
  Watching your kids grow up can be bittersweet. As a parent, you feel a sense of pride seeing them mature and develop into their own unique individuals. But at the same time, you can't help but long for the days when they were little, dependent on you for everything. Embracing the Journey It's completely normal to feel a mix of emotions as your kids transition from childhood to adolescence. Embrace this journey and allow yourself to experience these feelings fully. Remember, it's okay to feel a sense of loss... Read more...
Behind the Scenes: Our Gold Coast Photoshoots for the Zest Drop + Summer 25/26 Collection - SAND N SALT
Behind the Scenes: Our Gold Coast Photoshoots for the Zest Drop + Summer 25/26 Collection
We headed to the Gold Coast twice—once in August and again in October—to shoot our latest Sand + Salt Kids collections. From our Zest and Paradise tees to new striped... Read more...
Post Holiday Burn Out
Feeling overwhelmed and anxious after a vacation is more common than you might think. The excitement and relaxation of a trip can sometimes be followed by a wave of stress and burnout once you return to your daily routine. If you're struggling with post-vacation anxiety, you're not alone. How to Manage Post-Vacation Anxiety It's important to remember that it's okay to feel this way and that there are steps you can take to manage your anxiety and prevent burnout. Here are some tips to help you navigate through this challenging... Read more...