It’s been over a year now since I dipped my toe back into the world of full time traditional work. I say traditional work as I have been self employed as a blogger/sometimes YouTuber for 5 years, but I’m talking about that 9-5 grind – being in an office with other human-beings – kind of work. There are things I have learnt along the way as a working mum with three children so I thought I would share them with you. You need to do something you love. I don’t there is anything worse than sitting at work thinking of…
Date night is one I always look forward to! James and I both have really busy work schedules and with the kids also thrown in the mix, it’s rare that we have all that much quality time together. However we do try and make the effort to have at least one date night a week. Whether that’s going out somewhere or just having an evening at home where all the laptops and phones are switched off and we cook dinner together or something. Last weeks date night was pretty epic, we were invited down to Inn In The Park for…
Want to add a touch of magic to the home? A skylight could be the answer. Installed into the roof or ceiling, skylights can deliver a lot of benefits to the home. The fact they add extra natural light into the space is perhaps the biggest benefit they deliver. The more natural light gets into the home, the nicer and brighter it’s going to feel. Here, you’ll discover just a few great ways to transform any space in your home with a skylight. A kitchen skylight Adding a skylight to the kitchen can really enhance the space. This is especially…
Summer is my favourite time of year, hands down! I love the long days, the warm weather, the summer holidays and the freedom to just get outdoors it’s the best! I always write a little summer bucket list for the girls and I and this year is no different. I am working throughout the summer holiday but a little bit of full time work will not be stopping the fun! I am very lucky to have 2 days a week working from home so although I’ll be working I can still set up some fun activities for the girls and…
And breathe… June was quite possibly one of the most exhausting months of this year. I started my new job!! Which I must say I am absolutely loving – three weeks in now and I just know that the was the best decision for not only me but the whole family. Yes I’m working longer hours, yes it’s a juggle with the kids but for one I love the job. The people I work with are great, each day is different and I feel challenged. And two the girls have adapted really well, they are enjoying going to extra clubs…