Since Little Bean began her school journey, we’ve been navigating a sea of exhaustion and the behavioural challenges that come with it. Despite my pride in how well she’s adapted to school, especially considering she only knew one other child initially, the toll on her energy is evident. She’s made friends quickly, which is heartening, … Read more
Suzie Saw is an independent writer who loves wandering, being outdoors, gazing at maps (especially railway maps), & looking forward to her next expedition. In my role as PANK (Professional Aunt, No Kids), I’ve increasingly found myself taking on the “organise-y” side of group outings and holidays with my friends and their kids. We all … Read more
Square, I’m so excited today, and I want to share this great news with you, my lovely readers. Mummy Matters has been featured in the October edition of fab parenting magazine “At Home Parenting with Jo Frost” as a Top 10 Parenting Pick!!!!! How ‘bout them apples then?!?! I never consider myself to be a … Read more
Create a stunning Crouching Tiger Hidden Zebra Cake with striped patterns, perfect for kids and special occasions. Fun, easy, and delicious!
Health enthusiasts are constantly on the lookout for the next big superfood, and Baobab might just be the star they’re searching for. I’ll be the first to admit that my fruit game is pretty basic: apples, bananas, strawberries, raspberries, and melon – and even these don’t feature in my diet as often as they should. … Read more
My GP recently shared a tidbit with me that I found both intriguing and, frankly, a bit daunting. Whooping Cough, it turns out, was historically known as the ‘100 day cough’, which is a pretty accurate descriptor considering it can last that long. So, it looks like I might be dealing with this for another … Read more
Get ready to flash those pearly whites because World Smile Day is just around the corner! On October 5th, Orlando – often dubbed the ‘world capital of smiles’ – is set to spread joy in the most heartwarming way imaginable. This year, Orlando isn’t just basking in smiles; it’s on a mission to collect them … Read more
Gone are the days when a supermarket just sells the weekly groceries, now they have just about everything that you could need all under one roof. I have always been a big fan of Asda, especially some of the more ‘out-of-town’ stores because they always have a bigger selection of items. At Asda you can … Read more
I have always enjoyed doing arts and crafts myself. I love to draw, paint, make jewellery, sew, do needlecraft, and knit. From the first opportunity that I could, I introduced Curly, Little Bean and Beanie Boy to crafting, too. They all love to do it, but it would appear that Little Bean has developed Mummy’s … Read more