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A 'Mum's Special' Christmas Gift Guide 2018 (discount codes inside…)
22 Nov 2018

A 'Mum's Special' Christmas Gift Guide 2018 (discount codes inside…)

by Nicole | posted in: Gift Guides | 0

Christmas – a time to give, receive and feel all the excitement. Mums start their Christmas planning/ shopping/ wrapping weeks in advance, making sure every member of the family and every friend and their child and every Aunt Lucy and … Continued

Christmas, christmas goodies, gifts, mum
5 reasons my 5-year-old makes me age…
14 Jun 2018

5 reasons my 5-year-old makes me age…

by Nicole | posted in: The Mummy Chronicles | 0

I used to be thin. And have clear skin. And thicker hair. Then motherhood happened and the pounds started piling on, the hair started falling (thank you pregnancy!!!) and the dark circles started to appear (thank you a child who … Continued

motherhood, mum, mums of boys
Valentine's Gifts for Mum: A Gift Guide
17 Jan 2018

Valentine's Gifts for Mum: A Gift Guide

by Nicole | posted in: Lists, Reviews | 30

I know, I know, Christmas is barely over and here you are faced with another gift guide! And another occasion. But hey, this one's extra special as it's Valentine's Day (I'm not so much the mush V-day type of person, … Continued

mother, mum
Mum’s Dilemmas: 5 Key Questions Every Parent Should Ask
31 Dec 2017

Mum’s Dilemmas: 5 Key Questions Every Parent Should Ask

by Nicole | posted in: The Mummy Chronicles | 2

All mums want the best for their children but, as the old cliché states, kids don’t come with a guidebook. As such, it’s your job to ensure that the right decisions and balance are maintained at all times. Reviewing your … Continued

child, mother, mum
Mumspeak #2: Your top Mom Pet-Peeve
27 Jul 2017

Mumspeak #2: Your top Mom Pet-Peeve

by Nicole | posted in: Lists, Rants and Rambles, The Mummy Chronicles | 4

Welcome back to the second edition of #Mumspeak. If it's your first time here, #Mumspeak is a monthly series where I put forth a parenting-related/ mum or dad-centric question, and invite parent bloggers to give their honest, unadulterated answers/ views/ … Continued

baby, child, motherhood, mum, parenting, pet-peeve, toddler
Mumspeak #1: What does Motherhood mean to you?
11 Jun 2017

Mumspeak #1: What does Motherhood mean to you?

by Nicole | posted in: The Learning Curve, The Mummy Chronicles | 10

Welcome to the first edition of #Mumspeak, where I put forth a parenting-related/ mum or dad-centric question, and invite parent bloggers to give their honest, unadulterated answers/ views/ opinions. Being a mum blogger and Tales from Mamaville being a blog … Continued

baby, child, mother, motherhood, mum, parenting, toddler
Love is in the air (or is it?)
3 Feb 2017

Love is in the air (or is it?)

by Nicole | posted in: Rants and Rambles, The Mummy Chronicles | 37

Come February, and hearts, flowers and everything red jumps out at you, because Cupid's Day is just around the corner. But for me, Valentine's Day is a) over-hyped b) over-consumerised and c) under-rated… for Mums! Because while lovers/couples without children will … Continued

heart, love, lover, motherhood, mum, parenting, parody, valentines day
An ode to wetwipes
4 Sep 2016

An ode to wetwipes

by Nicole | posted in: Rants and Rambles, The Mummy Chronicles | 24

If you ever told me to write an ode to a wet wipe Before I became a mum I wouldn't think its much fun But here I am Mum to 3-year-old Little Man All set to type My heartfelt thanks … Continued

baby, cleaning, mess, mother, mum, ode, parenting, poo, spills, toddler, wet wipe
Why mums like me blog…
15 Jun 2016

Why mums like me blog…

by Nicole | posted in: Rants and Rambles, The Learning Curve, The Mummy Chronicles | 13

Ever since I started blogging about motherhood and toddlerhood and everything else that falls under that umbrelIa, I am often asked two questions: 1. What do you blog about (meaning what is it that you write about?) 2. Why do … Continued

baby, blog, experiences, motherhood, mum, mummy blog, parenting, Tips, toddler
Baby v/s Mummy: Who Wins?
20 Apr 2016

Baby v/s Mummy: Who Wins?

by Nicole | posted in: Rants and Rambles, The Learning Curve, The Mummy Chronicles | 0

One of the MANY things I've learnt as a mother is that motherhood is ALWAYS a trade in. You win some, you lose some. As a mum, you cannot have your cake and eat it too. Mums have got to choose their battles wisely… … Continued

baby, milestones, motherhood, mum, parenting, toddler

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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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