Discover the story behind Mummy Matters! Dive into my journey, passions, and family life, and get to know the real me beyond the blog.
Waaaay back in 2012 I attended a blog event with Little Bean and Beanie Boy for the 30th Anniversary of the favourite children’s picture book ‘Dear Zoo’. Not only did we get to take part in lots of fun Dear Zoo inspired activities but we also had the opportunity to meet the author and have … Read more
Having worked in offices dealing directly with clients and retail for all of my working life before I went on maternity leave in 2008 I can tell you that Customer Service is one of my biggest bugbears. I always prided myself on providing good customer service and do you know something, it wasn’t a tough … Read more
Living a busy mum’s life would be so much easier without also having to take care of all the little issues that come with being a woman. But instead of frowning at the sight of unwanted hair growing back on your body, why not make the most of it, and take some much needed quiet … Read more
The kids are with their grandparents, your hubby’s been sent to the pub with a tenner and a packet of dry roasted peanuts, and the girls will be round for the night, wearing their glad rags and kitted in the finest cosmetics a parent’s purse can afford. Without the occasional night on the tiles, life … Read more
When I stumbled upon the Epson EcoTank 3-in-1 Printer ET-2550, it was like finding a hidden treasure in a sea of mundane office equipment.
One of the most well-received gifts that we ever give to family and friends at Christmas are the Photo Gifts from PhotoBox. I have been using PhotoBox since the Beans were babies to create Calendars, Diaries, Photobooks, Canvasses or just to order prints. The one year I ran out of time to get them ordered, … Read more
I’ve often heard of other people who buy in vegetable boxes and I think it’s a great idea for a healthier lifestyle if you’re a ‘foodie’ and know what to do with stuff but I’m not a foodie. I like food but I’m not often inspired by it so if I received a random box … Read more
I wouldn’t change my role as a Mum to my gorgeous Beans for all the money in the world, my Beans mean everything to me and I shall always be grateful that I have been lucky enough to have such amazing children BUT that doesn’t mean that every day is easy. It doesn’t mean that … Read more
The date for our first family holiday to Menorca is almost upon us and whilst the Beans are running around the house like they have consumed the contents of the sweetie jar (which they haven’t I might add), I’m stuck on the fence. On the one hand I am as excited as they are, it’s … Read more