Hi, I’m Debbie O’Connor and this is Mum’s the Boss.
I’ve been working from home in various guises since having my first child in 2003.
This blog has it all – business tips, self-care tips, parenting tips, and an honest look at how things really are when you work at home with children, how you are supposed to hold it all together and stay sane.
My various businesses are woven in here too, along with tips from other mumpreneurs. I hope you enjoy it.
The Importance of Getting the Right Kind of Rest
A guest post by Karen Meager Do you take sufficient rest to compensate for the work you do? Do you take the right kind of rest? There are people who bounce back quickly after a period of exertion whilst others find it hard and remain drained for longer. The reasons...
What I think about the Faceless Digital Marketing trend
Table of contentsWhy are people choosing Faceless Marketing?Testing the Faceless Marketing MethodWhat should I make of the results?Would I recommend Faceless Digital marketing to others?T he Allure of Anonymity:Is Faceless Digital Marketing definitely better?Should...
The Dual Life of a Work from Home Parent – from Zoom Meetings to Playdates
A guest post by Micaela Burr of Stylish London Living In the new normal, where our living rooms have become boardrooms and our toddlers' playtime overlaps with conference calls, Work from home parents are navigating the uncharted waters of balancing professional...
How to help your teenager form good study habits
I've been spending the last week trying to help my daughter to cultivate good study habits, as she is struggling a bit. 2024 update - This topic is relevant again now even though my own children are a bit older, so I thought I would update it and add some more tips...
How to have an Eco-Friendly Holiday
I am very pleased to welcome another new guest blogger to the Mum's the Boss family, Terri Brown from the Strawberry Fountain. You can read more about Terri below, but first here is her advice on how to have an eco-friendly holiday with your family. If you are...
Unlocking Self-Care: Thrifty Tips for Busy Mums on a Budget
Another post by resident blogger @frugal_jools Being a mum is a rollercoaster of joy, chaos, and love. But while nurturing little ones, it's easy to forget about nurturing ourselves. As a thrifty mum myself, I understand the juggling act of managing time, money, and...