Taking care of mum

This is a guest post from life coach Grace Marshall. It’s excllent advice…………………You’ll find Grace’s own blog at www.grace-marshall.com

Mums are amazing. Some of the world’s best nurturers, carers, encouragers and cheerleaders are mums. Yes, we are often completely out of our depth, and certainly no strangers to being stretched, but we are GOOD at looking [...]

20 minutes (to a gorgeous mum)

@Lottielove1

When I found out that Baby Budgeting was focusing on Mum’s and how they can look and feel fabulous throughout July I had to ask Becky if I could join in and guest post.
I wrote the following tips on my blog a few months ago and found them to be well received, particularly by my [...]

Parenthood, the Mellow Way from Jumbly Mummy x

Relax and have fun

Parenthood, the Mellow Way
Thanks to Emma Button for this inspiring, calming guest post.  Emma  is a working mum who blogs at Mellow Mummy. A first-time mum to Lara, Emma likes to take a relaxed approach to parenting and is always on the lookout for money-saving products that take the stress out of parenthood.
 People often ask [...]

How to find more time for busy mums – Competition

Busy mums

A few days ago we had a guest post by inspiring life coach Tracey Wall from Empowering Mums. I was lucky enough to be sent one of her e-books to read on a subject very close to my heart!   Here’s my review of ‘How to find more time for busy mums’ and keep you eyes [...]

Mums forever and a place to rest

Retreats for you

Some lovely thoughts on being a mum long term and the need to rest from guest poster and freelance journalist Deborah Dooley who blogs at  http://www.retreatsforyou.blogspot.com/  
Deborah runs mummy me time retreats which state that they provide  as much chocolate as you possibly need! (sounds VERY good to me!) Over to Deborah…
 
One of the great tragedies [...]

Ten top tips on dressing well for mums

Some top tips from a top designer
Today there is a high chance that you will get food wiped down your front, have tears cried onto your shoulder and the hem of your skirt tugged on with grubby mitts to get your full attention. It is time to spend a bit of time caring for yourself [...]

Weigh in – week 2 (Project 70-0)

Well I no longer have 70lb to lose
and 
I no longer have 65lbs to lose
This week I have lost 2lbs so now I have only 63 to go ….YAY!    7lbs lost so I get a treat. I’m going to get myself a face pack!  After evry 7lbs I get a little pure indulgence treat ! It’s [...]

Make Self-Care A Top Priority! (+ ten top free tips)

 
This is a guest post from the fabulous tracey Wall from Empowering Mums   I am sure you will be inspired! Thanks Tracey.
The role of ‘mum’ is certainly complex! It is a multi-layered function made up of a vast variety of unrelenting roles, duties and tasks. A good definition of the main role of a mum [...]

July mum of the month and her top 3 tips

Red Ted Art

Maggy Woodley is our creative, inspiring, budgeting mum of the month.  Over to Maggy
Hi Becky!
V chuffed to be your July mum of the month! Thank you.

 Here are my top three tips (I truly believe in all three!):

Buy frozen blueberries & raspberries – they keep well, are great in muffin & you still provide fabulous vitamins [...]

It’s Friday competition time – Win a stunning canvas print of your choice

Canvas Dezigns

I don’t know about you but I adore photos of my kids but am often guilty of leaving them on the computer and never actually doing anything with them. I then go to other peoples houses and look jealously at their gorgeous prints  that adorn the walls. I have always wanted a canvas print but [...]