FAMILY, FOOD, TRAVEL & CRAFTS
STEM Toys are brilliant at encouraging kids to develop their skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics which is why they are they are so popular […]
What a week! As we’re edging close to Christmas we seem to have so many things planned and arranged and that’s not even including the events and activities that have […]
Over the weekend, we were invited to check out the festive activities at The London Transport Museum. We have been big fans of the Transport Museum ever since E […]
Over the years, flexible working has become the new norm for many, meaning we are able to do our work in the comfort of our own home. Some of us have […]
It’s December! My boys have been beyond excited about the countdown Christmas and although we don’t have our tree up yet that hasn’t stopped us from getting into the mood […]
Most of us have several insurance policies, certainly for our cars and home. Plus, the majority of parents insure their life too. Yet, according to the latest statistics, many of […]
Children love using their imaginations. They can come up with the most amazing things and my boys are no different. They can spend hours drawing and at the moment one […]
I can’t believe its almost December already – where did the time go? The boys are beyond excited that its Advent Calendar time this Sunday. We were invited back to […]
Gift buying can be a little stressful though as finding the perfect gift can be a bit of a chore. Here are just some gift ideas I’ve put together to give you some inspiration […]
Some people say that the internet is killing off some of the traditional pleasures of life. This might be sort of true when it’s easier to send an email or […]
Dare I ask how the excitement levels are for Christmas in your house? It may not be December yet but I certainly have two very excited boys who are hyped […]
We had a bit of a busy week last week! I helped out E’s class on Tuesday as they had a school trip to the Globe Theatre. They did lots […]
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Have you ever thought about planning a trip for you and your friends but been put off by the logistics? Are you the person your friends have entrusted with the […]
If you are still looking for inspiration and ideas on what to buy for the kids – take a look at my gift guide[…]
When you think of England, hopefully, you think of rolling hills, cobbled streets and flower markets and if this does happen to be what you think, then it will probably […]
We all spend the majority of our adult lives working and as the saying goes its usually “all work and no play”. When you add children into the mix, there’s […]
We never did stockings when I was a kid and when Mr H was growing up he had a pillowcase instead! I introduced stockings for E’s first Christmas and it […]
Back pains can be such a dreadful experience. They can be depressing and can make doing day to day activities challenging. In exceptional scenarios, one can be bedridden for days. […]
I’ve not many photos to share from last week. This one of E was snapped when we were reviewing Jooki, a smart music player for kids. He’s getting more and […]
Hello and welcome to Suburban Mum! I'm Maria and I'm mum to two boys - E who's 9 and M who's 6. This blog is about my little family, the ups and downs of being a working mum and everything in between. If you want to find out more about me and my family head over to our About us page.
