Mum On A Mission For A Better Life
A UK Family lifestyle blog
For the last few years, I have been choosing a word of the year that stays in mind throughout the year, helping me make decisions and move forward. This year my word will be Energy. Why choose a word of the year? Instead of setting a list of new year resolutions, I actually find it …
Welcome to my monthly news post, looking back at November 2021. It has not been a great month if I am honest but there are always positives to be found if you look hard enough! Breast Cancer Regular readers may already know that I have been diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. It does not …
Building new skills is an important part of modern life. More pressure is placed on normal people than ever before to be able to perform complex and specific tasks, and this means that you always have to be ready to teach yourself something new. Of course, building new skills can be a challenging process, but …
In this post, I share extracts from my diary of my experience of finding a lump in my right breast. Although it is a deeply personal account, I feel that sharing may help others feel that they are not alone in their feelings and also help others understand the process. How I found the lump …
Living in the UK the weather can be quite unpredictable. However, over the last couple of years, the weather does seem to have been going back to how it was when I was a teenager. Therefore it is more likely than ever that we could experience a harsh winter that we are no longer used …
Eating seasonally is a great way to connect to nature, save money and help the environment too. In this post, we look at what winter food is in season in the UK. There is also a handy list to print off and add to your bag or stick on your fridge to help you remember …
During pregnancy, it is common to have trouble sleeping. From heartburn to discomfort in the hips, your body goes through many changes during pregnancy that can make it hard to find a comfortable position. However, there are plenty of things you can do to help yourself sleep more comfortably! Please note that this is a …
Hello and welcome to another month of news! This one has been a hard month with lots of ups and downs. As always I will include details about the highs and lows of the month along with information about what I have been watching both in the cinema and at home. Illness after illness takes …
We hope that our children will go on to have happy, fulfilling lives when they’re older. However, it’s important to remember that this doesn’t just happen. You need to make it a reality! If you take the time and effort supporting your children, then they’ll have the tools they need to become the best version …
Originally posted in 2018, but updated each year. Last updated for 2021. I have been looking at the huge range of Premium advent calendars that have been released this year and there are some brilliant ones! There is something for everyone although they can be rather pricey so not so good for those on a …