Category: Blog Posts

Renee Watson is on a mission to give 1 million children a wonder-filled experience of science. Since founding her first business in 2008, she has raised more than £10 million for science-focused charities and organisations and won awards for leadership in business and STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering and Maths). In 2016 Renee launched The Curiosity…

Being vegan is easy and fun, but when your have a child to bring up as a vegan, you need to make sure they’re eating right and they know what veganism stands for. Let me introduce you to my vegan story and give you 10 tips on raising a vegan child. Let’s show the world…

You would be excused for not having ever heard of Birtelli’s – I certainly hadn’t before they got in touch asking if we would like to try their make your own pizza kits in return for a review. Independent pizzeria Birtelli’s have created a gourmet make-your-own pizza kit which is now available for delivery nationwide. Delivered fresh…

As COVID restrictions continue, we know that expectant and new parents are among those who will lose out as a result. A recent study by Make Birth Better, showed that 90% of women felt that maternity care had deteriorated as a result of COVID.  So, how can new parents overcome these challenges, and feel more…

“What SNACK did you bring Mum?’’MARIEKE SYED FOUNDER OF SNACKZILLA TALKS TO MUMFORCE Does anyone else get greeted at pick up every day with that line? My kids are constantly demanding snacks, but it seems they aren’t alone as the vast majority of kids in the UK aged 7-15 snack at least once a day….

Writing one’s way to health In the teenage years it is quite common for girls as well as boys to keep a diary or notebook to jot down thoughts and ideas. It might be in the form of drawings rather than words which is fine because it’s also a form of self-expression.  When I was…

HOW TO SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE Simplifying your life will bring balance, freedom, and joy. When we begin to live simply and experience these benefits, we begin to ask the next question, “Where else in my life can I remove distraction and simplify life to focus on the essentials?” Once we’re able to answer that, we…

Desriee Asomuyide, freelance fashion stylist and founder of Little Omo.  Little Omo are an independent brand, who are passionate about diversity in the education space throughout the early years of a child’s life. Desriee is a first time mother, who gave birth to her son in January 2020. She recognised the lack of representation of…

HALLOWEEN TREATS -SQUEAMISH SQUARES These will be a big hit at Halloween – sticky, crunchy andchewy in one bite – chocolate crispies are a big hit in our house and so easy to mix up for every season, event or festivity! Ingredients 150g of any kind of chocolate you like , broken into pieces (70% cocoa solids…

HOMELESS BY 17, BUSINESS BY 30. Hi, I’m Sonja (Sonia, just spelt with a J!) and I am (now) managing director for Love Mondays, a business growth consultancy that focuses on fast growth online for small businesses. Life hasn’t always been this way. My dad died suddenly when I was 8 and life wasn’t kind…