I’ve been a mumpreneur ever since I had my first baby some 26 years ago now. I knew I needed more freedom, I needed flexibility, and I knew the only person who could provide that for my family was me! Trust me, my journey with mumprenuership wasn’t an easy one. I’ve tried a whole bunch of different ideas, some that were fabulous, some that weren’t quite as fabulous, and some outright, major fails. Mumpreneurship sure has its challenges, but what career doesn’t right? One day, I finally had my lightbulb moment and Elegantini was born! I haven’t looked back since. It’s a business I’m incredibly ..read more

Love it or hate it, it’s that time of year again. Toddlers and teens across the land are preparing their very best “we’re bored”, “are we there yet”, “no one understands me”, hyperactive, temper tantrum, manic meltdown routine. So we're here with a list of ideas to help battle boredom this summer. We’ve all been there. We know. Oh we know. Just a friendly pointer, pick a day out that you know your kids will actually enjoy. I mean, we can’t please everyone. And we know how hard it can be finding a day out that has something for everyone. But rest assured no one wants to go to a garden centre ..read more

Solo parenting is hard. It’s a minefield and locating a support bubble as a newly single parent is vital. Making mistakes is a given. But being a dad is the best! When I came into my partner’s life, he was a single dad. He and his wife had decided to part ways when their son was just 18 months old. A year and a half later, I’ve learnt lots about solo-parenting from a man who is an amazing father and continues to inspire me each and every day. I’m going to share some lessons I think might be helpful to single dads, looking to stay sane whilst gluing your life back together. Believe in Yourself ..read more

Our culture puts a lot of pressure on mamas like you to “do it all.” Mum’s are spending more time at work and taking care of children than ever before, and the household chores are never ending. And if you can’t “do it all”? There comes the mum shame. But we’re here to tell you the truth. No one can do it all. Sorry mama, but no one is perfect, and it’s tough! It is, oh so tough! It’s time to learn how to ask for support, and how to manage all the stresses of day-to-day life with your kids. It all starts with one important realization... Asking for help is a sign of strength, not a sign of we ..read more

I’ve been a mumpreneur ever since I had my first baby some 26 years ago now. I knew I needed more freedom, I needed flexibility, and I knew the only person who could provide that for my family was me! Trust me, my journey with mumprenuership wasn’t an easy one. I’ve tried a whole bunch of different ideas, some that were fabulous, some that weren’t quite as fabulous, and some outright, major fails. Mumpreneurship sure has its challenges, but what career doesn’t right? One day, I finally had my lightbulb moment and Elegantini was born! I haven’t looked back since. It’s a business I’m incredibly ..read more

Love it or hate it, it’s that time of year again. Toddlers and teens across the land are preparing their very best “we’re bored”, “are we there yet”, “no one understands me”, hyperactive, temper tantrum, manic meltdown routine. So we're here with a list of ideas to help battle boredom this summer. We’ve all been there. We know. Oh we know. Just a friendly pointer, pick a day out that you know your kids will actually enjoy. I mean, we can’t please everyone. And we know how hard it can be finding a day out that has something for everyone. But rest assured no one wants to go to a garden centre ..read more

Solo parenting is hard. It’s a minefield and locating a support bubble as a newly single parent is vital. Making mistakes is a given. But being a dad is the best! When I came into my partner’s life, he was a single dad. He and his wife had decided to part ways when their son was just 18 months old. A year and a half later, I’ve learnt lots about solo-parenting from a man who is an amazing father and continues to inspire me each and every day. I’m going to share some lessons I think might be helpful to single dads, looking to stay sane whilst gluing your life back together. Believe in Yourself ..read more

Our culture puts a lot of pressure on mamas like you to “do it all.” Mum’s are spending more time at work and taking care of children than ever before, and the household chores are never ending. And if you can’t “do it all”? There comes the mum shame. But we’re here to tell you the truth. No one can do it all. Sorry mama, but no one is perfect, and it’s tough! It is, oh so tough! It’s time to learn how to ask for support, and how to manage all the stresses of day-to-day life with your kids. It all starts with one important realization... Asking for help is a sign of strength, not a sign of we ..read more

We are now in the middle of the summer holidays and before you know it, the kids will be back to school and the summer holiday will be a distant memory. With the summer holidays being the longest period of time the children are home, you can use the time to set mini family projects to help de-clutter and clean the home. Here are a few we have thought of that will help keep the kids entertained and keep the house tidy at the same time. De-clutter the wardrobes and toy cupboards Children grow up so fast and the start of the school year is just around the corner, let the children help sort out t ..read more

Spring has sprung, the clocks have gone forward and the weather is getting warmer, this makes everyone feel more energised to tackle the big spring clean. Spring Cleaning is a very old tradition that is passed down from generation to generation. Have you ever wondered why we do a spring clean? The origin is unclear; however some historians think it originates from Iranian Nowruz, the Persian New Year that falls on the first day of Spring. Iranians continue to practice “Khooneh tekouni” which means “shaking the house” with everything in the house being thoroughly cleaned. Spring cleaning in th ..read more