Kathleen

About Kathleen

Kathleen is the adventurous writer behind Life by Kathleen. After welcoming her first child, she realised the importance of nurturing and enhancing her friendships. Dedicated to supporting women in improving, maintaining, or problem-solving in their friendships, she shares insights on achieving personal goals while navigating motherhood and household responsibilities.

Friendship Green Flags: Signs You’re a Good Friend

Kathleen2024-07-27T15:49:11+10:00

Friendship plays a crucial role in enhancing emotional well-being, fostering personal growth, and improving your overall quality of life. Genuine friendships provide invaluable support and validation through shared experiences and lifelong companionship. These essential elements contribute to cultivating happiness, building resilience, and nurturing a deep sense of belonging. What are friendship green flags? Friendship green flags are the opposite of red flags. They are a good sign that you have a healthy relationship and are a good friend to others. Understanding the importance of these green flags is pretty important. They help you in promoting positive and fulfilling connections. Real [...]

Friendship Green Flags: Signs You’re a Good FriendKathleen2024-07-27T15:49:11+10:00

The Types of Friends Everyone Needs in Life

Kathleen2024-03-22T11:30:45+11:00

Surrounding yourself with a bunch of amazing friends is one of the secrets to an amazing life. Having a diverse group of friends can keep things interesting. And you’ll be able to turn to different types of friends to help you through different areas of your life. You’ll also find there are a few trends between different groups of friends. Why we need friends Friends make life better. They help steer us in the right direction They provide us with a sense of belonging. Which is incredibly important when you are trying to find your place in the world. They [...]

The Types of Friends Everyone Needs in LifeKathleen2024-03-22T11:30:45+11:00

Out of Apple? Try this banana crumble recipe

Kathleen2023-09-14T11:36:00+10:00

One winter, I was craving an apple crumble for dessert. Unfortunately, we were out of apples. But there were plenty of bananas. So I tried my hand at making up a crumble from scratch with the ingredients I had on hand. The result was a warm and comforting winter dessert with a contrast of textures between the soft, caramelized bananas and the crispy, crumble mixture. It's such an easy recipe that makes a lovely dessert from a few ingredients you likely have in your pantry. I was on a health and fitness kick in 2014, which is roughly when I [...]

Out of Apple? Try this banana crumble recipeKathleen2023-09-14T11:36:00+10:00

Ideas you need for an owl themed baby shower

Kathleen2024-06-27T11:57:32+10:00

My third niece arrived in the world on September 21 2014. I had a bit of a mad rush to crochet as much as I could before the baby shower which was back in July. The themed baby shower is done and dusted now, I can finally take a bit of a break from crochet. I love to crochet something as a baby shower gift. And I usually only make one thing. I think I've outdone myself this time! Must haves for an owl baby shower theme Embrace the enchantment of a baby and celebrate impending motherhood with a few [...]

Ideas you need for an owl themed baby showerKathleen2024-06-27T11:57:32+10:00

How To Stop Arguing About Housework

Kathleen2023-09-27T12:31:53+10:00

Whether you are married, engaged or just living with a partner or friends, disagreements often arise around housework. And it generally evolves into one party listing all the things that they do that aren’t related to housework but still makes a difference. It’s important to be on the same page when it comes to the expectation of who will do the housework. And effective communication and collaboration is a key factors in resolving any housework-related conflicts that may arise. Everyone comes from a different upbringing and likely has different expectations. A parent that didn’t work outside the home A paid [...]

How To Stop Arguing About HouseworkKathleen2023-09-27T12:31:53+10:00

Book Review: Strong Looks Better Naked by Khloé Kardashian

Kathleen2024-03-14T11:26:05+11:00

Part self-help book, part memoir and part diet and exercise guide, Strong Looks Better Naked by Khloe Kardashian provides practical advice and personal anecdotes in this inspiring book. I had to wait a little while for Strong Looks Better Naked to become available at the library. But I didn't mind waiting. I get an email notification when something is ready for me to collect, which is one of the reasons why I love my library. The book features three parts. Each covers a specific area of your life; body, mind, and heart. If you’re not excited about your life, it’s up to you [...]

Book Review: Strong Looks Better Naked by Khloé KardashianKathleen2024-03-14T11:26:05+11:00

The 12 most common goal setting mistakes to avoid

Kathleen2023-08-03T12:03:42+10:00

Setting and achieving goals can give your life direction and purpose. But there are a number of common goal-setting mistakes that can keep your efforts from being fruitful. So if your goals are leaving you feeling uninspired and like you’re not making any progress, you might be making one or more of these mistakes. The most common goal setting mistakes Some of the biggest mistakes we can make when it comes to downs to the goal setting process. Let's dive into 12 of the most common mistakes people make when it comes to setting goals. You’re setting too many goals Your [...]

The 12 most common goal setting mistakes to avoidKathleen2023-08-03T12:03:42+10:00

3 Ingredient Homemade Tim Tam Ice Cream

Kathleen2024-02-23T12:13:16+11:00

I have spent most of June and July using up all the items we had in the fridge, freezer and pantry since we started using the cash envelope system. We have used up a lot of items with the help of Pinterest and Google. But one item had me stumped. Condensed Milk. I knew that I could make fudge using the condensed milk but that felt a little too boring. Once again I found myself browsing recipes on Pinterest and I came across homemade ice cream. All of the recipes seemed easy enough, using minimal ingredients. And it didn't take [...]

3 Ingredient Homemade Tim Tam Ice CreamKathleen2024-02-23T12:13:16+11:00

The best and most thoughtful housewarming gift ideas

Kathleen2024-07-18T11:39:43+10:00

My friends have just finished building their first home and have finally moved into their new house. That in itself is a major milestone. Then they have to furnish all areas of the house from the living room to the new kitchen. I know when I moved into my new place we had to do a massive trip to the supermarket to get everything we needed from cleaning supplies to fresh food. The best housewarming gift ideas The best housewarming gifts are practical, useful and suit the taste of the recipient. And sometimes it can be hard to find something [...]

The best and most thoughtful housewarming gift ideasKathleen2024-07-18T11:39:43+10:00

How to Find your Purpose with Personality Tests

Kathleen2023-11-01T18:44:30+11:00

I am currently in the throws of finding my purpose. I’m not sure I ever had one but it’s been a pretty constant theme appearing every month or so for the last year. Perhaps purpose should be my word of the year? But learning more about yourself through personality tests can shed some light and help you find your purpose. I’ll include my results in each one! What is a personality test? A personality test is a psychological assessment tool that is designed to evaluate and measure various traits, characteristics, and patterns of your personality. The tests typically consist of a series [...]

How to Find your Purpose with Personality TestsKathleen2023-11-01T18:44:30+11:00

Looking after your mental health during winter

Kathleen2024-05-06T16:21:42+10:00

One of the biggest things I struggled with over the winter during the pandemic was my mental health. And I know I can't be alone in this. Being at home pretty much every day with my whole family was quite tough. There have been a lot of memes going around about extroverts. I say take a moment to consider introverts. They are the ones stuck at home with their families with nowhere to escape for some recharge time! Why is winter hard for mental health? While not everyone experiences challenges for their mental health during the winter, it can be [...]

Looking after your mental health during winterKathleen2024-05-06T16:21:42+10:00

Celebrate Her With the Best 30th Birthday Gift Ideas

Kathleen2024-11-21T13:21:18+11:00

Every birthday is a cause for celebration, but some milestones deserve an extra special touch. Turning 30 is undeniably one of those remarkable moments in a woman's life. It marks the transition from the carefree twenties to a new chapter filled with growth, self-discovery, and embracing adulthood. As friends, partners, or family members, we want to make sure the birthday girl feels cherished and loved on this momentous occasion. Finding the perfect gift for a woman turning 30 can be both exciting and challenging. It's a milestone birthday and it's a big deal. You want to choose something that reflects [...]

Celebrate Her With the Best 30th Birthday Gift IdeasKathleen2024-11-21T13:21:18+11:00

Ginger Shortbread

Kathleen2023-07-07T09:39:18+10:00

I love shortbread, even better when it’s homemade. I love that some are slightly different shapes. Some are different colours. And more often than not, the thickness really varies. Since discovering this ginger shortbread recipe, I have made it so many times and it’s always a massive hit. This is one of my favourite cookie recipes, as it combines shortbread and gingerbread. Both are traditional Christmas treats in my house. They are perfect to give out as a holiday cookie, I just wrap a few in some cellophane with a ribbon. And one batch makes around 50 pieces, so there’s [...]

Ginger ShortbreadKathleen2023-07-07T09:39:18+10:00

Red flags and toxic friendship: what to look out for

Kathleen2024-11-21T13:24:28+11:00

Some friendships last and some don’t. And sometimes a friend literally becomes a family member. But there is a saying that goes something like there are three friends in life. Friends for a reason, friends for a season and friends for a lifetime. And I think that holds true. Just like relationship red flags, friendship red flags can be subjective. So here are some clues that will help you determine where your unhealthy friendships might be heading. The way you feel after spending time with them I have one friend who I have been friends with for 10+ years. But I [...]

Red flags and toxic friendship: what to look out forKathleen2024-11-21T13:24:28+11:00

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