Hospital Bag Checklist

During my first pregnancy I felt like I needed to pack my entire home into my bag in order to make it through my hospital stay however after birth and coming back home I realised how much in my bag I didn’t even end up using! Second time around I decided to be more organised and create a checklist based on the things that I actually did use – I shared this list online & it went viral! Thousands upon thousands of you downloaded & used this list & the feedback was amazing! Now that we are expecting baby #3 I’ve decided to make available a revised version of the checklist for you all to download & take advantage of.

Feel free to use my list as a guide. Print it out and check off the items as you pack them! Hopefully this will help you to feel a little more organised throughout your final few weeks of pregnancy.

There may be items on my checklist which I haven’t included that you may want to pack like for example: a toy from your baby to your older children however in my case these extra items will be brought to the hospital by hubby when needed. Remember to add your own ‘comfort’ items to your list. You may want to include things like a nursing pillow, a portable mini fan etc…

Below is a preview of the checklist, feel free to screenshot it however if you intend to print it you’ll need to CLICK HERE to download the high quality version.

I Hope this Hospital Bag Checklist can make your packing task a little easier & much more organised! Remember to leave your feedback below or even contact me on Instagram (@sara_why) if you think i’ve forgotten something important!

Don’t forget to CLICK HERE to print this checklist!

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Recipe | NO BAKE White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

This is one of those cakes where you want to eat the entire batter before it’s even ready to eat! One of my absolute favourite cakes and mainly because it requires absolutely no baking at all!

You can even prepare this cake one day in advance and have it setting in the fridge overnight. I guarantee you it will taste so much better than store bought cheesecake!

Not a fan of raspberries? No problem, switch out the raspberries for your favourite berry! Enjoy the recipe & don’t forget to share your remakes with me on Instagram tag @sara_why

Recipe | Spinach, Ricotta & Feta Turnovers

YUM! So simple & OH so delicious. I asked Sam what he felt like for dinner the other day & he literally just said ‘spinach triangles’ & that’s it! I took that on board & instead of chucking store bought ones into the oven that literally have a dot of filling I decided to whip up my own from the top of my head

I could make these on repeat every single day! Perfect as a side dish, afternoon lunch, or like us… an entire dinner! 🧀 so here’s the recipe:

I’m sure you’ll enjoy the simplicity of this recipe – don’t forget to share your photos with me on Instagram! xx

Picnic Essentials Checklist

You know what the warmer seasons call for, right? Well, picnics ofcourse!

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im an all year round picnic kind of girl but it’s a no brainer that Spring/Summer picnics are my fave. Whether its by the beach, in an open field with the kids running around, in the backyard or in the countryside – there’s no place I wouldn’t host an epic picnic.

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With all that being said, I’ve compiled the ultimate ‘Picnic Essentials Checklist’! I’ve included everything I could think of from my picnic experiences. Whether its an intimate picnic with just you & your loved one or a huge family picnic, I’ve included the ‘must-haves’ & ‘optionals’!

Feel free to use my checklist as a guide. Print it out & check-off or simply read over it on your phone as you pack the items for your epic picnic! Hopefully this will help you to feel a little more organised!

Below is a preview of the checklist, saving this preview for printing won’t give you the best quality. To print the high quality Checklist CLICK HERE!

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I Hope this Checklist can make your task a little easier & much more organised! Don’t forget to tag me when you use or share this list with anyone online! I love seeing my checklists getting shared around and in use! Remember to leave your feedback below or even contact me on Instagram (@sara_why)

Don’t forget to CLICK HERE! to PRINT the check-list!

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Baby Essentials Checklist

As soon as I found out I was pregnant with Jay (my first) I was so excited to start shopping but had absolutely no clue where to start!

I did what almost every first-time mum would do and started asking family and friends for ‘essentials’. My first question was always ‘So, what are the most important things to buy’? my answers were always different because I eventually figured everyone’s idea of ‘essentials’ are different. Some people swore by using a breast pump while others said they literally never used it.

So, I decided to compile all of my research along with of course my very own findings and experiences after having my first and second babies into the ultimate ‘Baby Essentials Checklist’. I’ve tried to include literally EVERYTHING you 100% need and may need. This list focuses on the first 3 months of babies journey.

Feel free to use my list as a guide. Print it out and check off the items as you buy them! Hopefully this will help you to feel a little more organised throughout your pregnancy journey!

Also, don’t forget to tag me when you share this list with anyone online! I love seeing my checklists getting shared around and used by mama-to-BE’s.

Below is a preview of the checklist, saving this preview for printing won’t give you the best quality. To print the high quality Checklist CLICK HERE!

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I Hope this Hospital Bag Checklist can make your task a little easier & much more organised! Remember to leave your feedback below or even contact me on Instagram (@sara_why)

Don’t forget to CLICK HERE! to PRINT the check-list!

Love,

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Keeping a Clean Kitchen while you cook

I always get asked this during my cook-with-me vlogs: ‘how do you keep your kitchen clean while cooking?’ Keep reading for my top tips! (Warning: grab a cup of tea, it’s a lengthly one)

Without bragging (or am I 🤪) I like to consider myself a pretty clean cook. Growing up watching my mum cook (literally everyday) she would always say ‘clean as you cook’. So here are my tip tips to keep the kitchen clean while you cook.

• Don’t let the dishes pile, wash the utensils, pots & pans as you use them & instead of taking new utensils out of the drawers use the ones you just washed on the dish rack – this will limit the amount of dishes you use during meal prep.

• pack the dishes as soon as they dry before you place wet dishes over them again.

• I won’t lie though, when I’m making larger or more complicated meals the dishwasher is my best friend! I still use the same concept of doing the dishes as I go. Rinse the dishes and place them in the dishwasher right away rather than have them pile up in the sink & all the food drying up on the dish (which takes twice as long to clean).

• Another tip which I ALWAYS use is to keep a plastic bag (or bowl) for food scraps nearby as you’re cooking & another for rubbish. Once the meal prep stage is done all the food scraps go either to the rabbit or used as compost in our garden & The rubbish bag goes straight to the bin! This prevents having dirty and/or dripping hands traveling back and forth to the bin causing a mess on your kitchen floor!

• pack each ingredient as you use it eg: if you’re done with the milk put it back before moving on to the next part of your dish.

• once you’ve finished putting your dish together & it’s either simmering on the stove or baking away in the oven use that time to clear your dish rack, wipe down the countertops, sweep your floor, & give it a quick mop. Trust me this will save so much time later.

Hope you all enjoyed those few tips. Trust me, it works & cuts down your ‘standing in the kitchen’ time by HALF!

Oh, and I can’t forgot about turning on my diffuser to completely get rid of the food smell throughout the house. Unless ofcourse I’ve used some delicious herbs throughout my dish and the house smells amazing already! 🍋

Happy cooking (& cleaning) my loves. 🌿