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.
New Business Ideas for Parents who want to continue Working from Home
So you've spent the last year at home with your children and they haven't driven you completely bonkers? Now you're thinking that maybe you don't want to return to the office when all this is over and restart your children in childcare... You certainly wouldn't be...
10 tips for mums who are going to succeed in home business
Starting a home business can be a daunting thing to do. There are so many challenges to face. There are so many things you just have to get right if you’re going to succeed. Of course, there’s lots of good advice out there. The trouble is that...
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Mediterranean Pasta salad - this is a take on the classic Greek Salad, beefing it up a bit to make a full meal. For all I love writing to you about business and productivity tips - when I look at my analytics, it's clear that what people really like from this site are...
Influencer Marketing: so are we all “Influencers” now?
Influencer Marketing: this seems to be the new buzzword for businesses paying people to promote their stuff publicly. Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Of course, celebrity endorsement of company products has been a thing ever since media began - it's nothing new....
How to update your branding and grab people’s attention
If you feel like people aren't paying as much attention to you on social media as they used to, then maybe it's time to update your branding and help yourself to stand out more. A couple of years ago, Mum's the Boss was really making a splash on Pinterest I started...
Quick and Easy Ways to Add More Flavour to Meals
Do you find yourself eating the same boring and bland foods week in and week out? Perhaps you don’t know how to add certain spices and flavours to your foods. Enhancing the flavour of your food is important if you want to enjoy what you are eating. We’ve listed a few...
