Attachment Mummy

We're now in lockdown #937 here in the UK, with many people returning to working from home and juggling all the issues and responsibilities that that involves. Working from home sounds like the dream: you can do as you please, you set your own hours and you get time to hang out the washing, get dinner on and run the house in-between tasks. But amongst the advantages of this apparent freedom, there are a number of possible pitfalls that are all too easy to let happen. Pitfalls that can rapidly turning your new work from home life into a stressful and unproductive nightmare! Read on to find out what they are and how you can plan for them, resolve them, or avoid them altogether.

Delicious Savoury Vegan Mushroom and Leek Pie Recipe

Looking for the perfect vegan pot pie recipe for dinner? This delicious savoury vegan mushroom and leek pie will appeal to both vegans and meat-eaters. Creamy mushrooms and leeks encased in a crispy, golden pie crust, it's a delicious main course for everyone. Serve with new potatoes and lots of delicious green veg. Try it with these amazing roasted new potatoes with asparagus for the perfect meal.

10 Things You Should Do When Trying to Conceive - and 3 You Shouldn't

In theory, getting pregnant is easy. After all, most of us spend a good many years aiming to not get pregnant, so we assume that when we want to it will all happen easily and quickly. Right time of the month, no contraception and Bob's your uncle, or something like that. In reality, it will take most couples 6 months or longer to get pregnant. But there are plenty of things you can do to boost your chances of getting pregnant - beyond the obvious! Here are 10 things you should do when trying to conceive - and 3 you shouldn't.

10 of the Best Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Family Fun {with free printables}

Kids fed up with being off school? Are they complaining there's nothing to do or wanting to be set activities? Set them a challenge! Indoors or outside, there's a fun scavenger hunt that's easy to set up and easy to manage. So keep 'I'm bored!' cries at bay with these fun scavenger hunts.

How to Play Easy Charades with Children {+ FREE Printable Clue Sheets}

Do you play Charades with your family? For many of us this fun parlour game is something we only do at Christmas, but why not try it on your next family game night, or even on a rainy day when you're stuck at home. Read on for how to play Charades with kids, and to grab a set of free printable clues.

Reluctant Housewife Meets Cleaning Schedule

I may have mentioned (more than once!) not being over-keen on household chores, and in fact I would dearly love a cleaner to float in once a week or so to do the lot. Unfortunately, in the real world that is far from a possibility at present, so Steve and I muddle through it together. We only have a few rooms to do after all, but even that proves a challenge for two anti-cleaners, so we have devised a cleaning schedule.

How to Use the 9 Principles of Nordic Design In Your Home

The recent obsession with the Danish principle of hygge has been all about making things cosy, with layering, warmth and comfort being key - perfect timing for all those blanket sales people! But what the emphasis on cosiness ignores is that Scandinavian living is more about practicality, simplicity and ease, not just a few extra throws on the sofa.

Cranberry Moscow Mule Recipe

A bright splash of seasonal colour transforms the classic Moscow Mule cocktail into a new festive favourite. If you enjoy the warm gingery flavor of a traditional Moscow Mule, you will definitely want to give this one a try!

How to Make a Cute Alien Bookmark {with free template}

These Alien Bookmarks really are "out of this world!" If you have little readers in your life, they're going to need to make these adorable bookmarks. Let's face it, bending pages to mark your spot in a book just isn't even an option!

28 Day STEM LEGO Building Challenge {with FREE printable cards}

Are your LEGO mad brood looking for a new creative challenge to make the most of those LEGO bricks piled everywhere? Are they bored of making the same old sets or lacking inspiration for what to build next? Then they'll love this fun STEM LEGO building challenge!