Calm and Clean Homes

18/10/2026

LET’S GET YOUR HOME CHRISTMAS READY! ✨🎄

Christmas is creeping up, and now is the perfect time to get those cleaning and decluttering jobs ticked off your list! 🏡🧹🤍

❤️ To my existing clients: Now’s the time to get your pre Christmas cleans booked in so we can keep your homes fresh, tidy and sparkling!

✨ To my new clients: If you’ve been wanting to get on top of the housework, clear the clutter or give your home a much-needed refresh before Christmas, I’d love to help!

🧺 Regular cleans 🧽 Deep cleans 🤍 Decluttering and organising 🏡 Getting your home fresh and ready for the festive season

Let’s take some of the stress out of Christmas and give you a home you can feel relaxed and happy in! 🎅🏼✨

📅 Pre-Christmas bookings are now open! Spots are limited, so please get in touch early to avoid disappointment.

📩 Send me a message to secure your spot!

Thank you to all my lovely clients for supporting my business. I truly appreciate you! ❤️🎄

10/10/2026

A little behind the scenes when im not decluttering and cleaning, I'm supporting my daughter in her cheer competitions
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Garden city Championships 2026!!

💙Sapphires came 1st place in their division and were also Runner up Novice grand Champs!! Couldn't be prouder of these little super stars bring on auckland nationals 💪🏅🏆
Empire Athletics

22/09/2026

What does a calm home look like to you? 🤍

Is it waking up to a clean kitchen?

Being able to find what you need without searching through piles?

Having the clutter finally off the floor?

Coming home after a long day and not immediately feeling overwhelmed by everything that needs doing?

Or maybe it’s simply having someone come in and help you get started.

That’s one of the things I love about what I do, no two homes, or people, are the same.

Cleaning and decluttering isn’t about creating a picture perfect home.
It’s about creating a home that works for you. 🤍

So tell me… what’s the one area of your home that you’d love to feel calmer right now? 👇

14/09/2026

ONE YEAR OF CALM & CLEAN HOMES! 🎉

I can’t believe it, but Calm and Clean Homes has officially been going for ONE WHOLE YEAR! 🥹🏡✨

What started as a little business has grown so much over the past year, and I’m incredibly grateful to every single person who has booked with me, recommended me, shared my posts, left a review or simply followed along. ❤️

So, to celebrate one year in business, I’m going to do a little giveaway! 🎁🎉

I’ll share all the details very soon, so keep an eye on the page! 👀

Thank you for supporting, sharing , liking my business page and helping me get to where I am today. ❤️

Here’s to year TWO! 🥂🏡✨

19/08/2026

Some stories become part of who we are.

This is a little piece of my motherhood journey, the parts that changed me, challenged me, and ultimately helped me grow.

I’m grateful to have these moments and memories captured so beautifully. 🤍

If you’d like to read the story, I’ve shared the link below.

Explore L’s story on NICU days, epilepsy, ADHD, and self-discovery for the Mothers of New Zealand project by Liane Helena Photography.

07/07/2026

I said yes to something that pushed me outside my comfort zone.
The Social Headshot

I attended a social headshot event, had professional photos and videos taken, and connected with an incredible group of women in business.

Running a business can sometimes feel lonely, but days like this remind me how important it is to get out from behind the scenes. Networking isn't just about finding clients, it's about building relationships, learning from others, and surrounding yourself with people who inspire you.

If you've been thinking about attending an event, booking the photoshoot, introducing yourself to someone new, or simply putting yourself out there… this is your sign to do it.

Growth doesn't always happen in your comfort zone. Sometimes it starts with showing up.

To every woman building something from the ground up: keep going. Your business deserves to be seen, and so do you. 🤍

28/06/2026

Exciting News! I've been nominated for The David Awards People's Choice Award! 🌟

I would be so grateful for your support.

Calm & Clean Homes was built with one goal in mind, helping people feel comfortable, supported, and never judged in their own homes. From cleaning and decluttering to supporting neurodivergent individuals and families, this business means so much to me.

If I've helped you, supported your family, or if you simply believe in what I do, I would love your vote. 💜

🗳️ Vote below in the link

Every vote, share, and kind word means the world to a small local business like mine. Thank you so much for your support! 💜✨

Winners will be announced on this site on 8October 2026. Hover over "Our Davids" in the top menu to find a list of this year's winners after that date.

19/05/2026

Being diagnosed with ADHD at 36 has answered questions I’ve had my whole life. It hasn’t suddenly appeared because ADHD is a ‘fad’ or because people watch TikTok. My daughter also has ADHD, and seeing her journey helped me understand my own in ways I never had before.

I’m getting tired of hearing ‘don’t we all have that?’ because there’s a difference between occasionally being distracted and living with something that impacts your daily life, your emotions, your routines, your relationships, and how your brain processes the world.

One explanation that really resonated with me was that ADHD can feel like constantly chasing enough stimulation, focus, motivation, or calm.. but never quite feeling like your brain is fully satisfied. You can exercise, stay busy, tick things off the list, and still feel mentally exhausted or struggle to concentrate. For me, it feels less like laziness and more like my brain has been working overtime my whole life just to keep up.

Looking back, so many things make more sense now. I started drinking and smoking at a young age, and for years I never really understood why I leaned on those things so heavily. Learning more about ADHD has made me realise I spent a lot of my life chasing dopamine, stimulation, relief, or that little boost that made me feel calmer or more switched on.

For many adults, especially women, ADHD wasn’t recognised when we were younger. We learned to mask it, push through it, and blame ourselves instead. A diagnosis doesn’t create ADHD.. it gives a name to something that was already there.

People choose not to be medicated and that’s completely their choice. I chose medication, and for me it has been life changing. I feel like I have a whole different sense of this world now. Things feel quieter, clearer, and I feel like I’m getting to know myself again. Not the version of me that was masking, coping, or just trying to get through, but me.

If more people are talking about ADHD now, maybe it’s not because it’s a trend. Maybe it’s because people finally feel seen.

17/05/2026

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13/05/2026

Today was incredibly special seeing my daughter Mackenzie included on the NICU Baby Wall at Waipapa Christchurch Hospital 🤍
Born at 35 weeks weighing just 1580g (3lb 8oz), she was one of the tiny babies cared for in NICU for 6 weeks. Seeing her name honoured alongside so many other brave little babies and families was such an emotional moment.
The new Baby Wall and beautiful feather sculpture by Neil Dawson are such meaningful reminders of strength, hope, resilience, and the incredible care NICU families receive during some of the hardest times of their lives.
Forever grateful for the doctors, nurses, and support that helped our tiny girl grow into the amazing girl she is today 💕
Māia Health Foundation