What is Mum’s the Boss all about?
So here we are halfway through 2020, and this seems like a good time to take stock of Mum's the Boss. Once in a while in the life of many blogs, it is often a good idea to sit back and focus a bit on what the blog is all about. And so it's time for me to take a good...
How to Deal with a Problem Customer
You need customers, but you can do without these types of problem customers... It doesn’t matter what kind of business you run; there is one thing that is always true. You need customers to buy from you. Without them, your business is going to fail. And that’s fine;...
Are you considering a Career in Fitness?
You don't have to be young, fit and skinny to pursue a career in fitness. This may come as a surprise to some people, but if, like me, you are older and a bit out of shape, it can be reassuring to be guided in the gym by someone who is more like you, or who has been...
Review and Giveaway: Zest Tea
Today I have some very special tea to give away on the blog. I was contacted by the lovely people at Zest Tea, and they sent me some samples of their tea to review. Zest Tea bills itself as high-caffeine energy tea. There are 6 flavours and each one of them will give...
How to Switch off when you are Working from Home
Working from home has been a blessing for many thanks to the increased flexibility and slower pace of life it offers. However, working in the same place you cook your dinner and binge your favourite Netflix series can blur the line between work and home life, making...
Setting up your home workstation for health and wellbeing
Setting up your home workspace - is yours a blessed relief from the office or a total curse? Here we are nearly six months into the 2021 lockdown, and with still no signs that office workers are going to go back to full-time work any time soon. For some people, this...
Rokey Vacuum Storage Bags: Review and Giveaway
The lovely people at Rokey Vacuum Storage Bags have given me a sample of their bags to review, and they will also be giving away 1 packet to a lucky reader I feel like I'm a bit late to the party with vacuum storage bags. I've known about them for quite a long time,...
How to make your garden Summer Party ready
Even though right now the weather is frightful, summer has finally arrived. We had a taste of nice weather earlier this month but it quickly changed – oh, the lovely British weather! Hopefully, we will get some more sunshine soon! As a family, we made the most out of...
Our Favourite Traditional Family Games
Today is the day after the longest day. I thought I would be talking to you about Garden Games. However, I don't know where you are but it's really chilly here - the heating has come on in our house and we are sitting around in jumpers and jeans, plus it keeps...
Update your garden with a Modern Pergola
It’s undeniable that traditional pergolas look beautiful. Wooden outdoor structures with a stunning latticed roof to offer shade and style to a patio, garden or terrace. However, their functionality can be questioned (at least for homes in England, where it rains most...
The best baking kits for cooking with children
Here we are, mid-June and the rainy days are outnumbering the sunny ones (and Wimbledon hasn't even started yet!) So sometimes, all your plans for fun outdoor play have to fgo out of the window and it's good to have a suitable indoor alternative stashed away to use at...
