FAMILY, FOOD, TRAVEL & CRAFTS
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 […]
One day in the not too distant future we are finally going to get round to redecorating the house. We’ve been here for over 10 years now and it’s definitely […]
If you’re are a regular reader of the blog then you will know that my mother-in-law is no longer helping out with looking after the boys. M will be starting […]
You know those gorgeous homes you see in style magazines? The ones with beautiful dressers that are filled with trinkets and a living room filled with shabby chic style furniture? […]
As mums, we are more often than not on the bottom of the priority list, aren’t we? It’s so easy to take care of the needs of your children, your […]
We’ve been slowly but surely re-doing bits and pieces to our house of late. We put up a new fence in the garden last month as our old ones were […]
Before I had children I was never really one to use essential oils but when I was pregnant with E, I was recommended them by a friend. I used a […]
I don’t know about you but my house is very much lived in. The boys take great delight in traipsing through the house with muddy shoes and more often than […]
I love Summer – we are able to make the most of the sunshine and enjoy the longer days. What I really love most is being able to make use […]
I don’t remember the last time I bought an outfit for myself. I live in tops, jeans and leggings these days (all of which are black). So when JD Williams […]
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.
