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October Goals: Reflecting, Resetting and Showing Up Better

Hi guys, welcome to October! I hope you had a productive September.

Week 4 Learning at Home: Reception Phonics, Reading & 11+ Prep

Hi parents! It’s Week 4, and this is what learning looks like at home this week.

What My Year 4 and Reception Children Are Learning This Week: 11+ Prep, Phonics & Faith.

Before we start, though, let me say this: you absolutely do not have to be as rigorous as me.😂

September: My Month of Expansion in Career, Business and Creativity

Hi, guys! I cannot believe it has been almost a month since I last spoke to you. So much has happened, and there are so many updates I want to share, but I feel like today should be about something else.

When Monday Motivation Needs an Uncomfortable Conversation

I know this is supposed to be Monday Motivation.

Stop Attacking Monday: Why Thinking in Weeks Changed My Productivity

As July comes to an end, I can’t help but look back and smile. We started the month with so much ambition. Looking back, I realised something surprising. The biggest lesson July taught me wasn’t about working harder. It was about changing how I think about Mondays. There were so many things I wanted to achieve, and while I didn’t tick every single box, I’m genuinely happy with how July turned out. If you’re reading this feeling like you didn’t achieve enough this month, especially if you’re a parent, I want you to give yourself a little grace. The children are home for the summer. If you’re like me and your children have been home for four weeks already, I completely understand how overwhelming that can be. And if they’ve only just started their holidays, I understand that too. Summer changes everything. A little while ago, I shared that this summer, our focus is preparing for the new school term. I’m still planning to share the learning schedule I’ve created for the boys, but this has...

I Didn’t Change the Goal. I Changed the Plan.

Some things in life reward you immediately. You study for an exam and pass. You clean your home and instantly enjoy the difference. You send an invoice and get paid.

I Lost Myself Twice. Here’s How I Found Me Again.

There have been a few moments in my life where I completely lost myself. Not because I wasn’t intentional. Not because I didn’t have dreams. Not because I suddenly stopped caring.

Why Every Child Deserves Celebrating at the End of the School Year

Hi guys, it’s Weekend Reset. This weekend, I’m feeling a mixture of emotions. I’m exhausted, running on very little energy, but at the same time, my heart is so full.

Intimacy 101: Why Date Nights Alone Don’t Fix Marriage

Dear men, this post is for you. I want to ask you one very simple question.

Five Things I Absolutely Loved This Week (+ One Thing I Regret Buying!)

Hi guys, I thought it would be fun to start ending my weeks by sharing five things I’ve absolutely loved.

Why Athletics Has Become the Focus of Our Summer Term and Holiday

Hi parents, I know I promised to share our summer homework routine much earlier, but if I’m being honest, this summer term has been a little hectic, a little chaotic, and incredibly busy.

June Reset: How My Blog Grew 68% Despite a Difficult Month

Happy  New Month, guys! Can you believe it’s already June? We’ve officially completed five months of 2026. Five whole months.

The 50-Kiss Challenge: A Fun Way We’re Increasing Intimacy

One thing my partner and I have been doing lately to improve intimacy at home is something we’ve started calling the 50-Kiss Challenge.

Burnout, Creativity & Motherhood: My Honest Blog Update

Hi guys, So it’s been a while since I’ve given a proper life update, and I just thought I’d sit down and share one with you all,  both a life update😩 and a blog update😭.

When Should You Talk to Your Kids About Sex? A Mum’s Real-Life Approach to Starting Early

I was watching Little Fires Everywhere, you know, the one with Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon and there’s a part that really stayed with me.

My Four-Year-Old’s First Published Poem

Today feels like such a proud moment for me as a mum.

Top Questions to Ask at Parents’ Evening (UK Parents Guide)

Hi parents, Parents’ evening can sometimes feel rushed.

The Soft Rebellion of a Jacket Potato

  A quiet love letter to baked beans, belonging, and becoming a little more open.

Raising Godly Children

  For a long time, I wanted to be intentional about building my children’s spiritual foundation, not just their behaviour.