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.
10 top tips when you start Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is a great way to lose weight, get more energy, and improve your mental focus. And all it takes is not eating for a little while. There are different ways to practice intermittent fasting. To keep it simple, we’ll talk about one of the easiest...
Making a Family Photo Book
Being a mum gives you the privilege of experiencing a life from its very beginning. Especially in the first years, there are so many changes a child goes through. If you compare pictures of a child’s face with a year’s difference in photos, you get a close-up of...
Boost your motivation with a 7-day challenge
A 7-day challenge is a great way to kick start your motivation in any area of your life that you need to work on. By choosing a small part of your goal and tackling it head-on for seven days, you can start a process of change that can literally snowball in all areas...
Chillpod: 10 minutes of sanity to reduce your stress levels
Chillpod is a 10-minute audio download that can help you to reduce your stress levels - just what we all need right now. So how is the current situation treating you? Are you working harder than you have ever worked before? Are you battling on the front line, earning...
Great Garden Games for Kids
When the weather is good, it's time for garden games with the children. Getting out in the garden is one of summer's pleasures. That's what I wrote 10 years ago now But Summer 2020 is shaping up to be a weird one isn't it? If you are lucky enough to have a garden it...
Five Uses for Overripe Bananas
One thing you can guarantee about kids is that they are contrary. One week they love something, the next they won't touch it with a barge-pole. Such is the case, in our house, with bananas. My children always used to enjoy a banana or two, but now they...