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💕 Mum Life & Love 🛍️ Mum Hacks & Must-Haves

7 Surprisingly Easy Wins That Make Mum Life Feel Magical

Being a mum doesn’t mean every day needs to be chaos. In fact, with a few tiny tweaks and smart swaps, you can add little moments of joy, calm and actual magic to your life - without needing a fairy godmother or three extra hours of sleep. Here are seven beautifully easy wins to lift…

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👩‍👧‍👦 Parenting 💕 Mum Life & Love

Why Is Everyone Touching Me? The Over-Touched Mum Survival Guide

There’s a lot to love about motherhood. The sticky kisses. The squishy cuddles. The way your child holds your hand like it’s the most natural thing in the world. But there are other days. The ones where someone is always touching you. Sitting on your lap. Hanging off your shoulder. Breathing directly into your ear…

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💕 Mum Life & Love

The Mid-March Mum Slump: Why You’re Tired, Cranky and Not Imagining It

You know that weird late-March fog? Not quite spring, not quite winter, not quite sane. The holidays are months away, the novelty of the new year is gone, and your energy is flatter than your forgotten pancake mix from February. Welcome to the Mid-March Mum Slump - and no, it’s not just you. ☕ Here’s…

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⭐ Reviews & Recommendations

The Mabel & Fox Edit: Nursery Magic on a Mum Budget

There’s stylish. There’s practical. And then there’s that rare unicorn brand that gives you both, without requiring a small mortgage. Say hello to Mabel & Fox — the UK-based baby brand making mums everywhere quietly high-five their own taste. From swoon-worthy changing mats to weaning gear that doesn’t look like it came from a 2003…

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⭐ Reviews & Recommendations 💕 Mum Life & Love

Why Mums Need Their Own ‘Secret Menu’ – The Hidden Rituals That Keep Us Going

You know how certain restaurants have a secret menu? The kind only insiders know about? Well, motherhood has one too. Except instead of extra fries or a double-shot macchiato with a wink, it’s more along the lines of: “a cup of tea no one touches”, “watching Bridgerton without guilt”, or “locking the bathroom door and…

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⭐ Reviews & Recommendations 🛍️ Mum Hacks & Must-Haves

I Didn’t Mean to Become Emotionally Dependent on My Label Maker… But Here We Are

It started, like most of my questionable life choices, in the middle of a very normal Tuesday afternoon. The kids were arguing over whose sock was on the stair. I was trying to decide if the mysterious smell in the kitchen was expired hummus or simply the scent of domestic defeat. And then, in a moment…

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🎓 Home Education

10 Home Education Ideas That Actually Work

Fun, flexible and fabulous for curious young minds (and tired mum brains) Home ed is a beautiful blend of freedom, frustration, and finding your groove. Some days it feels like an enchanted learning utopia. Other days… let’s just say cereal counts as a science experiment. When inspiration runs low, this list will lift you. These…

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Embracing Hygge: Creating a Cozy Family Atmosphere at Home

Transforming Your Living Space into a Haven of Comfort and Joy In the hustle and bustle of daily life, especially as a mum juggling various responsibilities, creating a warm and inviting home environment can provide a sanctuary for the entire family. The Danish concept of hygge (pronounced "hoo-gah") embodies this idea, focusing on coziness, contentment,…

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🎬🍷 Binge & Tell 📚 Mellow: Books, Movies & Music

Anora Review: The Wild, Wicked Ride Every Mum Secretly Needs

Is Anora the best film of the year? Probably. Is it what you expected? Not in the slightest. Should you cancel your plans, pour a glass of something bold, and watch it tonight? Absolutely. Sean Baker’s Anora is a neon-lit sucker punch wrapped in fur, sequins, and enough emotional depth to leave even the sassiest…

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