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.
Top Tips to increase garden privacy
If I’ve had a long, hectic day, my favourite thing to de-stress is to sit outside in my lovely garden and enjoy some peace and quiet, no matter rain or shine. Sometimes with a cup of tea, sometimes with a book, sometimes just me. There is something quite special about...
Ideas to create a stress-free home workspace
There are lots of upsides to working from home, such as no commuting time or transport costs. But there are downsides too, from not seeing enough of the outdoors to feeling confined to a small room. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to reduce stress and increase...
Review of SimplyCook
I was contacted by the lovely people at SimplyCook and asked to review one of their boxes of 4 recipe kits. I have reviewed other recipe delivery services where they send you all the fresh ingredients to make a meal - that's wonderful, but if your plans for the week...
Vitali-Chi: Review of the Products and the Opportunity
Disclosure: Affiliate links - if you buy any product from Vitali-Chi following the links in this post, I will receive a small commission. This does not affect my opinion of the products: I was recently contacted by the lovely people at Vitali-Chi and asked if I would...
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...
