FAMILY, FOOD, TRAVEL & CRAFTS
There’s something quite addictive about ‘getting away from it all’. Whether it’s a mini-break to London or a cruise around the Med, a good holiday refreshes the senses, making you […]
We all know that having to do the laundry can be a real chore. Not only that, keeping on top of the ever-growing pile can be tough. I don’t think […]
We all feel a little washed out from time to time. It’s perfectly normal. Whether you’re having a mentally draining time of it at work, you’re struggling to balance your […]
How times flies – it only seems a moment ago that we were preparing for Christmas, talking present ideas and how to cook the perfect turkey dinner. Over the next […]
You’ve just read the title of this blog post and thought to yourself, ‘that just isn’t possible.’ Right? Well, while it is highly unlikely any family will ever be completely […]
We’ve been in our house for over ten years now and we keep talking about redecorating. It’s in dire need of updating and needs a new lick of paint everywhere. […]
A good night’s sleep is really important. It not only allows our bodies to rest and recuperate but it also plays a crucial role in our health. Some people have […]
Eczema is a dry skin condition that can affect both adults and children. 1 in 5 children in the UK suffer from eczema, and it can come in many different […]
There is no doubt of the common, sheer dread that parents feel when a tantrum strikes; the ear-piercing screaming, hysterical crying, even a possible kick or two… or ten that […]
The plan this year, was to finally start the home improvements that we’ve been wanting to do for ages. We worked out how much money we could remortgage and set […]
Last year, my eldest son had two spells in hospital due to constipation and tummy pains. It was horrendous and something we wish never to have to repeat. He’d been […]
We have been in our house for 10 whole years this June. I still remember the endless weekend of DIY when we first moved in and now a decade down […]
We’ve talked and talked about it but we are hoping that this year will finally be the year we renovate and extend our home. We moved in 12 years ago, […]
Usually, my Friday’s tend to revolve around catching up on housework, chores around the house and blogging. Last week, however, I had the most wonderful relaxing day that involved a […]
It’s so cliché to be thinking about health for 2018 when really, the reality is you should be looking after your health all year long and not just when a […]
I’ve suffered with migraines on and off for a few years now and around 2 weeks ago I had the worst ones I’ve ever experienced. I felt nauseous and dizzy […]
Six weeks into the new school year and life is as hectic as ever. It’s been a bit of an adjustment getting used to having both boys at full-time school. […]
It’s fast approaching that time of year when you are no longer able to spend much time outdoors. The night starts to draw in around 4 pm leaving us only […]
Autumn term is well underway, and the summer is definitely behind us. As the nights start to draw in, there will soon be a cool nip in the air as […]
I was not blessed with the tall gene – I’m only 5ft 3! I tend to drown in maxi dresses. Combine that with being a size 16, I sometimes find […]
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.
