Calmer Dinners Start Here.

Simple batch cooking that fits around real mum life - even with little ones by your side.


- No rigid meal plans.

- No pressure.

- Just what actually works.

I help mums who feel stretched thin create calmer evenings, lighter mental loads, and more space for family life - starting in the kitchen.

This isn’t about rigid meal plans, fancy recipes, or doing more. It’s about simple batch cooking that fits around real mum life, plus supportive systems that free up time, energy, and headspace.

Everything I share is designed to help you slow down, feel more in control, and create moments that last a lifetime - even in the messy, busy seasons of motherhood.

Motherhood doesn’t need to feel this overwhelming.

If dinnertime feels like a daily stress point, you’re not doing anything wrong.

Constant decisions, tired evenings, and starting from scratch day after day can make family life feel heavier than it needs to be.

Family Time Matters helps you simplify food and ease the mental load, so your days feel calmer and your evenings leave more room for connection.

How I Help

🍲 Batch Cooking That Actually Fits Mum Life

Simple, flexible batch cooking you can do around naps, toddlers, and tired evenings - so dinner’s sorted without spending your life in the kitchen.

No rigid plans. No all-day prep. Just food that supports calmer days.

⏳ Less Mental Load, More Flow

Gentle systems and small shifts that take the pressure off daily decisions - from what’s for dinner to how your days feel.

Because saving time isn’t about doing more… it’s about doing less, better

💛 Real Mum Life (You’re Not Doing It Wrong)

Honest, reassuring support from a mum who gets it - the messy days, the guilt, the overwhelm, and the quiet wins.

Here, you’ll find permission to slow down and reminders that you’re not alone in this season.

Hi, I’m Rose 👋

I’m a mum to a lively little girl, and I’ve learned that family life doesn’t get easier by doing more - it gets easier by simplifying what matters.

I don’t teach perfect routines or all-or-nothing systems. I share realistic ways to use food and gentle structure to support everyday family life, especially in the messy middle of early motherhood.

Everything here comes from lived experience, not theory - shared with the intention of helping you feel steadier, supported, and confident in what works for your family.

Make dinner easier – one simple batch at a time.

You don’t need a freezer full of meals or a whole day of prep.

Batch cooking here is about small, manageable batches, cooked when you can and used to take the pressure off busy days - so you’re not starting from scratch every evening.

It’s a gentle way to support your family, your time, and yourself.

Testimonials

Nick

I thought batch cooking meant spending my entire weekend in the kitchen. Rose showed me it’s actually about cooking smarter - involving the kids, making extra portions here and there, and creating calm evenings during the week. It’s been a total game-changer for our family.

Louise

Jade

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions Answered for your convenience.

How much time does batch cooking actually save?

A lot more than you think.
Regular Batch Cooking can save you up to 5–7 hours of midweek cooking chaos.

Do I need fancy equipment to start?

Not at all. A chopping board, a frying pan, saucepan and a few containers are enough to get going.

What if my toddler wants to ‘help’?

Perfect!
Give them simple tasks like washing veggies or stirring or just something to scoop like flour or rice.
Batch cooking becomes bonding time - not stress time.

Will the food still taste good after freezing?

Yes - most meals freeze beautifully.
Stews, sauces, pasta bakes, curries, and soups all reheat like a dream. Check out my Freezer Meals Guide for more info.

What if I don’t have a lot of fridge or freezer space?

Start small with the cook once and eat twice method, and dump bags are a great way to batch if you are limited on freezer space.

Do I have to batch cook every week?

No but with kids about it is better to do little and often rather than trying to do a batching marathon where you all end up tired and stressed. If you have someone to have the kids then doing bigger batches might suit you better and i also prefer to cook big batches of 1 meal and rotate the recipes so i dont have a mass of ingredients to co-ordinate.