The School Holiday Juggle (And Why I Wouldn’t Change It)

Running your own business definitely has its challenges, but during the school holidays… it’s a whole different level of juggling!

The usual routine goes out the window, the days get louder, messier, and a lot more snack-filled — and suddenly you’re balancing running a business with making sure the kids are having the best holidays possible.

And honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Yes, it’s busy. Yes, it’s tiring. And yes, most days I feel like I’m switching between “mum mode” and “work mode” about a hundred times a day. But I feel so lucky to be in a position where I can do both.

I don’t have to rely on family for childcare. I don’t have to spend money on holiday clubs. Instead, I get to spend the whole holidays with my kids — making memories, enjoying the little moments, and just being there while they’re still young.

That’s something really special, and I never take it for granted.

Of course, behind the scenes, the juggle is real.

Work doesn’t stop — it just shifts. Days are for the kids, and evenings are for the business. Once they’re in bed, that’s when I switch gears and get orders finished, messages replied to, and everything ticked off that couldn’t be done earlier.

It can be exhausting, but it’s worth it.

I always make sure my orders are completed and sent out on time (that’s a non-negotiable for me), but I’ll be honest — other parts of the business do slow down a little. Admin gets pushed back, growth plans pause, and the “extra” jobs have to wait until the kids are back at school.

Because the truth is, when you run your own business, the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. So naturally, when your focus is split, things might not move as quickly as you’d like.

But that’s okay.

This is just a season — and a really special one at that.

The business will always be there to grow, build, and push forward. But these school holidays, these days with the kids while they’re still young… they won’t last forever.

So for now, I’m embracing the slower pace (even if it comes with late nights and lots of coffee ☕), soaking up the chaos, and making the most of every moment.

Because this is exactly why I started my business in the first place.

And truly… I wouldn’t have it any other way.