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 hand sanitiser can help you in these interesting times
Due to the strange times we live in, we now know that we need to use hand sanitiser before going into shops, after touching public surfaces and we also know that we should sing Happy Birthday while we wash our hands, several times a day. If you’re like me, you...
Preparing for the empty nest
Empty nest syndrome - the feelings of loneliness and sadness some parents experience when their children grow up and leave home... Looking through Facebook this weekend I’ve found myself a bit more emotional than normal. So many of my friends seem to be taking their...
Common Summer Dangers for Pets
When summer rolls around each year, this means we can enjoy sunshine with more outdoor activities, whether hiking, camping or relaxing on the beach. Our pets, too, get to enjoy the sunny days and longer daylight hours with more walks, trips to the park, and other...
How to Help Others with their Positive Thinking
Once you get used to thinking more positively and living a positive and optimistic life, you can start sharing this with others. Helping others to think more positively is a wonderful way to surround yourself with happy, content people who will lift you up just as...
5 Simple Ways to Express Gratitude
If you want to be a more positive person, one very good idea is to take time to appreciate the good that is already in your life. This can be done through expressing gratitude. Here are some different ways you can express gratitude every day. 1. Become an Active...
Tips for Thinking More Positively Every Day
As you have learned from our previous blog posts on the subject – and if you are following along with our Positive Thinking Challenge – thinking positively every day has many benefits. It helps with your emotional and physical health, from improving your daily life...