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Week 34 – The #itsok linky
17 Sep 2019

Week 34 – The #itsok linky

by Nicole | posted in: #itsoklinky | 1

We had a great return to the linky last week, and we're looking forward to reading some more amazing posts this week. Because we know how it is to feel drained and not your best self and not like those … Continued

linky, motherhood, mummy bloggers, parenting, parenting bloggers
Week 33 – The #itsok linky
10 Sep 2019

Week 33 – The #itsok linky

by Nicole | posted in: #itsoklinky | 0

A big warm welcome back to our #itsok tribe. Hope you'll had a restful (if possible) and enjoyable summer break. And even if it comprised of hours of screen-time, loads of ice-lollies and lazy PJ days-in, that's alright. Don't feel … Continued

#itsok linky, motherhood, parenting, parenting linky, perfectly imperfect parenting
The 'little' joys of motherhood…
29 May 2019

The 'little' joys of motherhood…

by Nicole | posted in: The Mummy Chronicles | 0

Motherhood is a strange thing. It's a roller coaster of emotions and feelings, from ultimate contentment one second to wanting to pull your hair out the next; from feeling like the luckiest person in the world to feeling terrible momguilt. Read … Continued

momguilt, motherhood, parenting
The Importance of Self-Care in the Post-Natal Period
24 Apr 2019

The Importance of Self-Care in the Post-Natal Period

by Nicole | posted in: Lifestyle, The Mummy Chronicles | 0

We’re all brought up to believe that having children is a wonderful, magical experience, and it absolutely is. The feelings of joy and excitement that come with welcoming a new life into the world and thinking about the happy family … Continued

combatting post-natal depression, motherhood, new mum, post-delivery
5 ways my son takes after me (that I wish he didn't!)
28 Mar 2019

5 ways my son takes after me (that I wish he didn't!)

by Nicole | posted in: Rants and Rambles, The Mummy Chronicles | 8

When Little Man was born, everyone said he looked exactly like Hubster. Like how he looked as a baby. How he's got his features. And toes. And this and that. Even I saw the resemblance. Now, considering he was our … Continued

characteristics, how your child is like you, motherhood, parenting, personality traits
Gifts that will WOW Mum: Mother's Day Gift Guide 2019
13 Mar 2019

Gifts that will WOW Mum: Mother's Day Gift Guide 2019

by Nicole | posted in: Gift Guides | 2

It's that time of the year again, when it's time to celebrate motherhood. Of course, mothers and motherhood should be celebrated and respected EVERYDAY, but since there is a special day for us, why not make the most of it? … Continued

gift guide, gifts for mum, mother's day, motherhood
10 Things I Wish I'd Known BC (Before Children)
7 Feb 2019

10 Things I Wish I'd Known BC (Before Children)

by Nicole | posted in: The Learning Curve, The Mummy Chronicles | 19

HAHAHA… this headline makes me laugh out loud because 10 things just don't cut it. There are a zillion things I wish I'd known BC (you know, the 'real' shit, not the how-to-put-a-nappy-on-baby kind of stuff the parenting books tell … Continued

babies, motherhood, parenting
As Mum, what's your ultimate Valentine's day wish?
24 Jan 2019

As Mum, what's your ultimate Valentine's day wish?

by Nicole | posted in: Rants and Rambles | 0

After motherhood, romance pretty much goes out of the window. And exhausted parents couldn't give a damn about Valentine's day, what with so many other days taking precedence (think kids' birthdays, World Book Day, first Nativity etc etc). But IF … Continued

motherhood, romance, valentines day
#itsok to… The (still-tired) mum edition
6 Oct 2018

#itsok to… The (still-tired) mum edition

by Nicole | posted in: #itsoklinky, The Mummy Chronicles | 39

Last year, I took the #itsok challenge started by Jennie from Rice Cakes n Raisins, and wrote about my top 10 #itsok moments (you can read the post here). The challenge was all about ditching the mumguilt and realising that … Continued

#itsok, #itsok linky, motherhood, parenting, real parenting
#Mumspeak 11: What's your 'me-time' luxury?
21 Jun 2018

#Mumspeak 11: What's your 'me-time' luxury?

by Nicole | posted in: The Mummy Chronicles | 0

Motherhood is a 24/7 job. Add to that work, housework, life and everything in between, and we mums are left with very little or no time to ourselves. Even to do seemingly simple things like take a soak in the … Continued

motherhood, mumlife

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Hi, I'm Nicole

Former Lifestyle journalist, now a work-from-home mum blogger chronicling my experiences and unarticulated thoughts about motherhood, toddlerhood and family lifestyle in this blog.

I fancy the absurd, the unusual and the out-of-the-ordinary… as I pen my thoughts, I realise that motherhood is a little slice of each. So here I am, cracking the motherhood code, one day at a time…

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