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Confessions of a Former Single Mum
A gentle space for midlife musings, creative living, and rediscovering yourself after raising kids
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My Morning Routine with M.E. (Spoiler: It’s Not “5am Yoga”)
If you’ve ever googled “morning routine,” you’ll know the internet is full of perfect people waking up at 5am, doing…
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Why I Started an Etsy Shop (and What It Taught Me About Myself)
When I first opened my Etsy shop, I wasn’t thinking about “business strategy” or “scaling.” Honestly? I just wanted a…
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Journaling Prompts for When You Don’t Know Who You Are Anymore
There are seasons in life where you look in the mirror and wonder: who am I now?Maybe the kids have…
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What Nobody Tells You About the Quiet House After Kids Leave
When your kids are small, you dream about quiet. A cup of tea that stays hot. A sofa without crumbs….
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Lessons My Garden Has Taught Me About Patience
Gardening has a way of humbling you. You can plan, plant, water, and tend, but in the end, you’re not…
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Why Creativity Isn’t a Hobby — It’s Self-Care
When people hear the word creativity, they often think of hobbies. Painting, knitting, baking, gardening — the “nice-to-have” activities that…
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Artist | Blogger | Former Single Mum
Hello! I started this blog over 16 years ago during my single mum days—when life was messy, beautiful, and full of lessons. These days, the house is quieter, the pace is slower, and I spend most of my time drawing in the garden, running Etsy shops, and living life gently with M.E and IBS.
I write about midlife, creativity, starting over, and finding joy in a life I never imagined—but now wouldn’t trade for anything.
Tea in hand, pencil nearby, sun (hopefully) shining. This is where I share it all.