mother and child against a sunsetting backdrop highlights the importance of work-life balance
Posted inChildren & Relationships Parenting tips

Work-Life Balance: The Balancing Act We Didn’t Sign Up For

Remember the days when ‘balance’ meant mastering a yoga pose or perhaps not falling over after a night out with friends? Those were the days. Now, ‘balance’ has taken on an entirely new meaning involving work deadlines, school runs, and what might be an impossible juggling act.

Is work-life balance a mythical creature for working mums, or is it a reality waiting to be claimed? Let’s dig in, shall we?

Attractive Woman Morning Routine
Posted inHealth news and tips for the family Staying Sane

Why Your Morning Routine is Your Secret Superpower

Let’s be honest: how many of us have fantasised about that serene morning glow-up, only to hit the snooze button one too many times? If juggling packed lunch prep, a daily Zoom call, and finding that missing school sock all before 8am sounds like your typical day, then darling, it’s time for an overhaul.

Grab a cuppa; you’re about to turn your mornings from manic to magnificent.

An Essential Guide for Mums Applying For Secondary Schools
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Navigating the Maze of School Choices: An Essential Guide for Mums Applying For Secondary Schools

The world of education can be quite overwhelming, as you navigate through a myriad of options and decisions that need to be made to ensure your child gets the best experience (and education) at school.

But fret not! We understand the challenges you face, and we’re here to provide you with the guidance and support you need to simplify this process. Let’s explore the journey of finding the perfect secondary school for your child – one that will nurture and shape their future.

Keeping productivity levels up on a coffee break
Posted inFoodie Fridays

The Best Starbucks Drinks to Try This Winter

Are you a Starbucks fan? Then autumn is your season! As the weather turns cooler, businesses and homes decorate for Halloween and Thanksgiving, and pumpkin spice everything takes over our Instagram feeds, why not join in on the seasonal fun by trying out some of Starbucks’ latest concoctions?

Fit Mama’s Guide: 4 Ways to Squeeze in a Cellulite-Zapping Workout as a Busy Mum
Posted inFitness for mums Staying healthy

Fit Mama’s Guide: 4 Ways to Squeeze in a Cellulite-Zapping Workout as a Busy Mum

On paper, it should be simple enough for working mums to fit in a handful of trips to the gym a week or a morning run, and it can sound like a lame excuse when we bemoan the lack of time. I know this for a fact because when juggling this website and my other businesses, it is not that easy to get the consistency that keeps the cellulite off!

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Can you get sacked if you look after your child while working from home?

The rise of remote work in the UK has revolutionised how people approach their professional lives, offering greater flexibility and work-life integration, and with that comes some confusion about parents’ rights to work from home while they look after a child.

For working mums in the UK, this shift in flexible working has brought new opportunities to be more present in their children’s lives while pursuing their careers. However, concerns about potential job insecurity due to childcare responsibilities while working from home still linger. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the legal protections that UK mums have when it comes to looking after their children while working remotely, empowering them to confidently navigate the realm of remote work and parenting.

21 days to form a habit habits
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Cracking the Code: The Science Behind Forming a Habit in 21 Days

If you read our previous post on habits, you’ll already know that establishing a new habit typically takes around 21 days. That’s just three weeks, which isn’t a lengthy period. However, making that habit stick is an entirely different story. This is why we wanted to delve into the science behind habit formation in today’s discussion. With this knowledge, we genuinely hope to better equip you on your journey to kickstart new habits.