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.
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...
Blogging TIps – Strategies to Outshine AI
The robots are coming - what is to become of humanity? Are you worried that the rapid rise of AI is going to mean the death of blogging and your business as a creator? Or are you rubbing your hands together in glee at how easy it is to blog now that AI has come along?...
How to Celebrate World Book Day on a Budget: Tips for Busy Mums
This is another blog on family budgeting from @Frugal_Jools . Allow your child to celebrate World Book Day within your means - it's perfectly possible Introduction: World Book Day is just around the corner, and as a busy mum, you might be worried about the cost and...
Errors to avoid when Creating a Podcast
by Michael Olatunji, Outset Studio In the UK, over 21 million people listen to podcasts on a regular basis. Podcasts are an ideal platform for companies and individuals seeking to gain brand exposure. Unfortunately, many new podcasters make the same classic mistakes...