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19/06/2025

I always forget to share on here, but if you want to follow along my journey through Substack-written articles, support my work, and stay connected to me, this is the best way.

This month, I will have a 40% discount on my year subscription if you want to join my inner circle and read this article in full!

I'll be doing an AbunDance 💃 for every sale that comes through.

In reflection on this article, it was amazing to go through my past and link all the ways that I am and the identities I have let go of and still are alive within me

24/02/2025

📍Byron Bay for a few days to end our holiday then back to Brisbane, Southbank before our flight home ➡️ swipe to see our adventure

Loved 🥰 the vibes in Byron Bay which I always knew I would as it was going to be the place I was going to move if I never stayed in Perth.

It was surreal to visit it was now with my husband and two sons! The beaches were awesome watching everyone surfing or learning how to surf 🏄 it made me want to go out there and learn myself!

I got to visit my favourite fashion shops as they are all located here plus it was so nice to get some “me time” in even if it was only for an hour or so.

You know you have changed your shopping habits if you love going into bulk food stores or organic whole food stores just as much as clothing shops to check out what kinds of items they sell that is different 😂

Couldn’t believe I found my eco-friendly 🤩 Twoobs sandals store which was awesome to be able to try on a few styles and colours 🩷❤️💚🤎🤍

Honestly being able to let go of the kids whilst in the ocean and letting them run in and out of the water after two weeks…. After breaking our backs holding them whilst they play in the ocean 🌊 was sooooo satisfying. They had learnt so much by being in the ocean daily but having such swallow waters for them to play was so rewarding for small kids.

Flying out day ✈️ With no place to nap the boys before our flights I need up having to nap both boys in the baby carrier. They both weigh about 10kgs each now 😥 so it was a workout for me.

So many family memories were made… can’t wait to share more… can’t wait to go back

17/02/2025

08/01/2025

I thought I’d take a selfie today and share myself as my son Phoenix said “mommy pretty” right away when he saw me which made me feel like a million bucks 🤩

Especially after a rough night both up and down and mom sleeping at the bottom of the bed.

Dad gave me a time off this morning to sleep which helped me put on my favourite Op Shop dress 👗

Phoenix and I got to do water colour painting which I turned into these little SELF LOVE cards

This year one of my goals is to make all my gifts homemade and it started with a loaf of sourdough bread for my friends baby 2 brunch 🥖

Sooo if u see me this year for an occasion I’ll probably have baked bread and homemade cards 😜 just warning you now!

17/12/2024

When you got a minute instead of scrolling have a READ…

Discover WHY I am loving SECONDHAND SHOPPING NOW VS buying new.

I share my top 8 reasons in this quick read article and share a bit more of my mind shift switch!

I hope it inspires you to start your thrifting/op shop journey! Happy shopping this season and hope you do it with LOVE and intention!

Don’t blow your budget it’s not worth it in the end 😉 especially if it’s going to make you feel bad or worse stressed out. If you don’t have a budget make one up fast.. pick a number!

Only a few days left anyways till 🎅 arrives

29/11/2024

NEW updated this year with how I am THINKING about shopping this Black Friday even though I may not buy anything... I just wanted to share how I broke down my thinking process to help others understand how to become a CONSCIOUS shopper.

As it is possible to SHOP in a HEALTHY way!!!

I had written this article last year and there is so much good in it I just wanted to reshare it again. SO PLEASE re-read it if you need help again.

I thought I'd re-share this with a little update on how I am THINKING of shopping intentionally this weekend.

07/11/2024

Motherhood time is unlike anything one can explain or express or understand fully until they have walked the path! Shoutout to all my mamas rocking it out there!

This gig is something that you cannot sum up in a single word. It’s truly beyond words because it is that complex.

I shared random things I think about on the surface in the image but not really anything that is going on underneath as there is not a lot of time in the day to give yourself a second thought other than admitting to being tired or exhausted from a day.

you don’t even recall what happened as there is so many tiny details that go unnoticed but you dealt with and handled like a boss and moved on.

Mamas out there I see you if your struggling 😔
Mamas out there I see you if your rocking it 🤩
Mamas out there I see you if you are only part time (step mothers)
Mamas out there I see you if you are solo full time (single mothers)
Mamas out there I see you if you have lost your unborn child (you are grieving) 😢
Mamas out there I believe in you and your amazing ability to hold it all together even when things get difficult… and all you want is a break and time off but don’t ask for it.

Please 🙏 do ask for help and support! Your children need you to be lead the way and if your battery 🪫 is low it won’t work well.

Recharging is essential so find away to make it happen!!! Ask around for support and you will find it! But also find mini moments to pause during the day for yourself.

This post is a reminder for me just as much as it is for you! 😘

26/10/2024

Presently painting 🎨 current status

🌈 brings me joy, presence and mindfulness in my heart 💓

24/10/2024

ISSUE
But what I really want to address in my latest article is this major issue of consuming more decorative objects for the holiday seasons.
I love celebrating the holidays like Easter, Halloween and Christmas etc however on social media it is becoming an overwhelming place to be as we get influenced to do more, diy more, buy more!!!

1. I want my home to look like I’m celebrating the seasons as well as being as eco-friendly as possible and it’s really hard to find affordable decorations that are not plastic or being sold on AMAZON

2. Eco friendly decorations are usually a DIY craft projects. This tired mama can only do so many DIY’s. Even tho I have saved up enough toilet rolls and egg cartons to do them all… this mama wants to do less not more.

3.Finally trying to also be as minimal as possible because the idea of storing decorations is not my idea of fun 🤯

4. Oops another one is decorations that will look good and last year after year! Like this custom made HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIGN my mother sewn for the boys for us to use for their party every year. It’s a timeless pieces that I got so many compliments over the weekend.

See more photos and discover what I came up with solving this issue.

I’ll finish with saying LESS IS MORE for sure and I’ve finally come to terms with this value. Less can still look beautiful if not MORE ELEGANT.

14/10/2024

Wardrobe reset 👗

After thrift shopping this past week I wanted to check in on my wardrobe as my goal is to create a somewhat minimalistic collection of pieces…

Finding the perfect balance for me

2nd photo is keep
3rd photo winter stuff/undecided
4th all the empty hangers I got rid of
5th love how my wardrobe looks now with less items on the rack 🫶

Will share how I manage my somewhat minimal wardrobe in a YouTube channel (next week)?

30/09/2024

I bought the original toy for Phoenix, and it makes a lovely sound when the balls run down the tree. A month later, Kmart recreated it for sooo much cheaper. This is me holding it today to showcase my disappointment. Ours arrived already made, and the Kmart one you had to put together didn’t sound very nice, according to the reviews.

I have just released my latest article. I hope you get time to read it. These are just a few things I have shared in this article that I wanted to highlight as important, as being eco-friendly isn't something we do perfectly but more so IMPERFECTLY. I do share my imperfections, to be honest with you all, on how hard the struggle truly is to change your habits, especially your shopping habits.

With the upcoming season of festivities, I know it will be even harder to be eco-friendly, and CONVENIENCE and AFFORDABILITY will trump your eco-friendly card.

But I hope it doesn't... and if the below resonates with you, I hope you click the link to my article to read and be inspired more to struggle with me on my eco-friendly journey, doing it imperfectly as I believe if we all do it this way more impact will help change the world.

That word AFFORDABLE is also a word that is used to manipulate us into believing we are getting a good deal when it just means CHEAP LABOUR!

I am 100% guilty of buying items at stores like Kmart! (I totally walked into today and out without buying anything and just took photos for this article) I am putting my hands up and saying that I am not perfect, and I know just like me you probably struggle with avoiding shops like Kmart.

The point of difference I want to make to you is this…. I know I am IMPERFECT with my shopping habits. I have created a conscious mindset when it comes to shopping.

https://open.substack.com/pub/caremorebykim/p/overwhelmed-by-the-upcoming-holiday?r=2kgwfd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

11/09/2024

A Simple Way To Add JOY To Your Life 🪴

is week 36 article that I managed to publish late last night and only now is this mama getting a chance to post it on socials.

It’s a fun article as it gets you involved with a simple exercise you can do part of your journal entry for the day.

Gardening brings me so much joy now then ever before 🌱

What brings joy into your life … comment below if you read the article and asked yourself some questions