There are lots of things people don't warn you off when you have a baby like you will be either physically or mentally drained for about the next 20 years.  Or that nothing prepares you for that awful feeling like no other  when your child is first ill. The other bits no one prepares you for is the milestones. You start to feel a bit old when they start school. Then a lot older when they move to primary school. You watch in disbelief as your mild-mannered child develops a new attitude. One that ... VIEW POST

We now have a generation of youngsters who have known nothing but the digital age. They have been born since mobile phones became our third limbs and when computers became so small and portable we can now carry them in our bags. This can be seen as a mark in our progress and evolution but on the other hand its scary too. This digital age has brought medical advancement but is living longer really an advancement when we cant care for the elderly properly? When old age is something you have to ... VIEW POST

I know I am sticking my head on the block by saying this but I just don't get why everyone is having tattoos and ear stretching. I know I am getting old and its considered fashion but there are tasteful and artful tattoos and then there is the mismatch ugly combination of different styles and themes  that seems to be the rage. I am not so over the hill that I assume all tattoo covered people are raging yobbos who would rather cause trouble then glance you a smile. I also have seen some ... VIEW POST

The level of safety that is around you can greatly be determined by the choices or decisions you make. For single parents, safety basically shifts not only to them but also to their children. Most single parents let their guard down when in public, but being around a large group of people in a familiar place should not let you be less aware of your surroundings. Here are three tips to stay safe in public as a single parent. Keep your cell phone close by: For a single parent when in public, ... VIEW POST

Conveyancing is the term given to the legal process of buying and selling a property. A conveyancer can be either a licenced conveyancer or a conveyancing solicitor. Their role in the process is to deal with all of the legal aspects of moving house. These legal aspects dealt with by a conveyancer include Stamp duty, Land charges search and registry, local search and home information packs. Of course conveyancing services cost money so it is a good idea to first obtain some quotes from a range ... VIEW POST

If you are a regular reader you will know that although this blog is called Confessions of a Single Mum I do have a partner. Nothing odd about that really but the slightly odd bit is that, and why I still class myself as a single parent, is that although we have been together over 9 years we don't live together. Even odder is that we have no plans or desire to live together. We have chosen this set up, it's what we want. This sort of set up isn't that unique though and its a trend that is ... VIEW POST