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.
10th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Couples
The 10th wedding anniversary is one of the biggest milestones in any marriage. Traditionally, tin or aluminium is used to celebrate ten years as a symbol of durability and longevity. However, modern day gifting utilises the diamond as a symbol of strength and...
What do I need to do if an employee brings an accident at work claim against me?
When you think of a small business, you typically imagine an organisation of, say, no more than half a dozen people or a dozen at a push. Possibly it is a family business or one where the founder started as a sole trader and took on new employees when needed. Whatever...
How to Look After Yourself When Working From Home
Working from home can mean long hours and struggling to draw a line between work and leisure time, with the two often merging. However, it’s important to look after yourself. Here are some things you could try. Saving money where you can Saving money means you don’t...
Rainy Day Activities for you and your children to share
by Isabell Fisher, co-founder of Little Hands Learning There are times when we will all be tempted to use Disney+ or Netflix as a babysitter when rain stops play outdoors. But playing and doing activities with our children not only supports their emotional and...
What are the benefits of hiring a gardener?
So summer is here and gardens are blooming. Maybe you are an avid garden and this season fills you with joy. If so you have probably been outside tending to your garden for months already. However, for many of us, the garden is a chore as well as a blessing, and if...
Planting up my Summer Garden
Disclosure - this post contains affiliate links for some items. if you purchase I may be paid a commission, but this does not affect my opinion of the suppliers. I will only recommend things that I have used personally, and I will be showing you images of how well...
