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Confessions of a Single Mum

The ups, the downs and sideways views of life as a single parent

Universal Credit and Self Employed

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If you are self-employed and thinking of switching to Universal Credit before you are migrated across there are a few things you should consider first as you might be worse off.  I have always been an advocate for being self-employed since I went self-employed as a single parent about 8 years ago. For me having two children and M.E/CFS it was the best thing ever. I could work my hours around the children so they went to out of school club less and also meant I could work when I ... VIEW POST

Coping with Christmas on your own as a Single Mum

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I think the hardest part of being a single mum for me is Christmas. I can cope with most things that are thrown at me throughout the year and I am getting a dab hand at DIY. But Christmas is different.   When I first separated from my children's father we decided straight away not to get into the 'take turns' scenario over the Christmas period. We at least agreed that the most important thing was that the children enjoyed their Christmas. Now, this all sounds very good and grown up ... VIEW POST

I think the hardest part of being a single mum for me is Christmas. I can cope with most things that are thrown at me throughout the year and I am getting a dab hand at DIY. But Christmas is different. When I first separated from my children’s father we decided straight away not to get into the ‘take turns’ scenario over the Christmas period. We at least agreed that

How to Create Your Own Beatrix Potter Gift Hamper

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Christmas is just around the corner – let the merriment to commence, along with a feverish launch into shopping for gifts. Buying for others is fun, but sometimes a little tricky. Your list seems endless, with children, your spouse, relatives, friends, colleagues and even the dog to buy for! What can you get that will put a smile on the face of your loved ones? How about a Christmas hamper? We’re not talking your standard cheese, wine and chocs hamper (nice as that is we’re thinking of ... VIEW POST

Taking The Stress Out Of Christmas

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If I could throw some magic Christmas dust around and make it a season of no stress I would. I think Christmas has to be one of the most stressful times. If that isn't bad enough it comes around every year, and each year there seems to be more stress than last year.  The media and social networks don't help when they blast us at every opportunity with perfect looking Christmases. There are the constant adverts for every toy imaginable which is all very well but children ... VIEW POST

That Time of year Again

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Its that wonderful magical time of year again. You know the time where from seemingly utter chaos, Christmas is pulled out of the hat and it all goes relatively well. There has to be at least one family argument. A present that doesn’t go down that well and of course a huge heap of glitter on everything. I just love it. All of it. The only way I get through it is to make lists. Lots of lists. Lists of lists when it gets really tough. I don't even have a huge a family so I don't know how big ... VIEW POST