National Volunteer Week 2018
I am a 32 year old mother of 1. I live with my partner and our 5 year old son (Let’s call him M). Since… Read More »National Volunteer Week 2018
I am a 32 year old mother of 1. I live with my partner and our 5 year old son (Let’s call him M). Since… Read More »National Volunteer Week 2018
“Just smile and be thankful you’ve got such a lovely baby!” –midwife the weekend after the birth of my firstborn Hmmm…this didn’t go down well. I’d… Read More »It’s Good to Talk
This year’s theme is #RealMotherhood #NoShame and across the world people will be encouraged to talk more openly about how Motherhood can impact women’s mental health. Mental… Read More »Real Motherhood. No Shame
Almost New Year’s Resolutions… Slightly late to the party but Happy New Year (how long can you keep saying that for…am I still within the time… Read More »Almost New Years Resolutions
Let today be the start of something new… Hello again! Think I need a lot of strong coffee today. Last night was pretty interesting and… Read More »Something New for Me
Well where to start? Firstly, thanks to Motherwell for the opportunity to write for and support this much needed charity. Having had tricky end of pregnancies… Read More »Escapism & Imagination
We are two families with eight children aged 1 to 12 years old. We create and enjoy family time where we are all together having fun. We cherish… Read More »Budget the School Holidays
As most of you are aware I am a big advocate for self-care for mums and feel this is an important aspect for mums to… Read More »Self Care doesn’t have to be Expensive
We are one of the Motherwell Minisfamilies – you see some of our Mini Adventures shown at 7:30pm on Fridays on Motherwell Cheshire Facebook Page. Even with a budget, Christmas spending can still… Read More »New Year Free & Cheap Activities
The days from Christmas into the New Year seem a blur or haze and some what confusing as to what day it is today !?… Read More »The Christmas Haze