All-in-One Mum

Lovely Guest Post contribution to my July series from Upsydaisybaby's Blog .  Like me, she is relatively new to the blogging scene.  Her writing style is honest and refreshing and is definitely worth a follow (267 other people do!) and a regular read. A bit about the author When All in One Mum was looking for some people to guest post for her I jumped at the chance. I have only been blogging a couple of months over at upsydaisybaby . I started my blog as working full time and having an OH who works nights its very difficult to get out and bore my friends with my moans, I have also lost quite a few friends since I had Bubba, so its nice to be part of the blogging community. My Life as a Working Mum I am a 24 yr old Mamma to my little boy Bubba who is 13 months old and the reason to many of my headaches!! But we love him anyway. I had to go back to work when Bubba was only 2 months old which was and still is hard to do, but I had to do it. Before I had Bubba me and...

Another beautiful guest for July, this time from Beth at Bethemed Designs.   Be sure to follow her on Twitter and like her Facebook page to keep updated on what she is currently creating. A bit about the author Beth Murrison is a stay at home mum of 2 very lively toddlers. She recently started a new business, Bethemed Designs , designing and creating bespoke artwork and personalised accessories for kids.  She has her fingers and toes crossed that she can successfully combine her business with being a SAHM. “Who am I?” Who am I? Well, I’m many things, wife, daughter, friend. All very straight forward ....then I became a Mum. I longed to be a Mum and couldn’t have been happier when my daughter Carys arrived and then 14 months later along came Ethan. What I wasn’t prepared for was how much being a Mum dominated. Suddenly it became so difficult to just think of myself and what I wanted. There was always a child to be fed, wanting to play or a n...

After nearly 3 weeks of an off again/on again eye infection I think the end is nearly in sight! (ha ha ha, in sight!  I crack myself up!).  Hopefully it will all be sorted out tomorrow when I see the specialist and then I can really get back into my blogging which I feel is being very neglected.  It's one of the things that keeps me sane so for the sake of those around me, my eyes had better sort themselves out and fast! On a more positive note, I have my husband's couch all to myself this weekend and have dug out my 'chick flicks' which I am going to attempt to watch.  Well, I'm not happy that my husband isn't joining me on the couch but sometimes you need to capture these little moments as they are presented to you and use them to the fullest.   I'm thinking of watching  The Time Traveler's Wife first, followed by Twilight tomorrow and maybe the Notebook after that.  I really need to sort out my accounts too but procrastination see...

Based in St Albans, Hertfordshire,  Mile House Events   are  offering all of my readers a fabulous 15% discount on all bouquets  ordered for Mother's Day.   Mother's Day is on  Sunday 18 March 2012 for those of you who had accidentally skipped over the date in the diary!  And no, I highly doubt that the new Jamie's Italian in town has a single table left! A fabulous range of colours is available and Mile House Events will lovingly put together your perfect bouquet for your Mom or special Mother figure in your life. Show below are just three of the beautiful arrangements that they have created.  Such amazing talent, which I'm sure you will agree with!  Show from left to right, prices are  £59, £36.50, £43.50 (prices quoted before 15% discount) How do I take advantage of this fabulous offer? Quote All-in-One Mum blog  when placing your order(s). How do I order? Phone 01727 834 617  Email   en...

For the past few days I've been wrestling with a leaky nose, cough and achey bones.  I'm not sure where I picked it up from because my daughter is perfectly fine.  I do find that germs have a field day at playgroups so I most likely caught it from one of the groups.  Bleh! As a child I vaguely remember my mom having one or two days when she was feeling slightly under the weather.  She probably felt like death warmed up and simply wanted to crawl up in a ball and jump into bed but in my eyes she was invincible and she didn't get sick.  Simple as that.  It just wasn't a possibility.  My mom just didn't get sick! Looking back now I realise how tough it must have been having two kiddies, managing a household and a very successful business while still having to do the school runs when you aren't feeling well.  I only have the one child and have been lucky enough to mainly be man down on the days that I am off with Bella during the week. ...

For my 30th birthday I was given a very generous gift card for  Champneys .  Any other sane person would look at the little golden book of fabulous treatments that Champneys includes with the gift cards, pick something and book in to be pampered.   Well, not me! Let me attempt to explain a bit of my logic behind not treating myself to a much needed (deserved?!) full body massage just yet. I don't usually take the time to treat myself to things like this.  I get the basics done (mani, pedi and other bits) but nothing more indulgent than that. There are 9 treatments that would fit the bill.  I'm torn between Mediterranean Bliss and a stock standard full body massage.  I have read this booklet front to back on a number of occasions and each treatment sounds more dreamy than the other.  I can actually imagine how relaxed and zen like I will be after my special pamper session.  The more I read them the harder it is to choose! If I actually bo...

Fabulous article from the folks at 1Life Health in St Albans on ' functional training '.  This is where it is at people!  Get with the programme and have a read about it  here .  It's trending now! Bit of cosmic goings on happening, seeing as I'm thinking about putting my body through its paces this year. Keep your eyes peeled on your way to work for that strange lady walking down the road, pushing her daughter in her Bugaboo Bee buggy and doing lunges at the same time! Ax

This is by no means a regular Friday/Saturday occurence.  My life is anything but boring but it isn't extravagant or over the top.  I am very happy and content sharing my two work free days with my immediate family unit, friends and other family members.   Throw in a good meal here and there, a fabulous movie and a beautiful bottle of vino, and you have a pretty good of idea of what my weekends are usually about! Below is a short and sweet account of the past few days in my simple but wonderful life. Friday day Royal Albert Hall most of the day.  Extremely privileged to be seated in the Queen's Box.  Watched two of the many scenes from the current Cirque du Soleil show (tears in eyes experience), "Totem" and listened to interesting and inspirational speeches from a number of major public figures - Sir John Major, Seb Coe, Phillips Idowu to mention a few. Experienced the mastery of International Emmy Award winner Gareth Malone  in a...

Being the quirky yet loveable soul that I am, one of my 'things' is that I have a song that I play each and every Friday on my way to work.  This has become my 'Friday song', and a song that I use to bring me extra enthusiasm and energy for my day, a song that makes me feel euphoric, exhilarated and a song that makes me feel like I can take on the entire world (one bit at time of course!) What is my song, you ask?  It is.... Cruel, Crazy, Beautiful World  by Johnny Clegg and Savuka It get's me everytime! Cruel, Crazy, Beautiful World Lyrics from Metrolyrics.com Gone on, have a listen.  I know you want to!  I'm pretty sure that it will make your day too!!! Here is to wishing you all a Fabulous, Fantastic, Fascinating Friday!  I'll be living it up at the Royal Albert Hall all day followed by a fabulous dinner and then shutting my eyes at The Dorchester. It's a tough life, but someone has to do it, and I accept the role with open arm...

Heather Smith is the founder and creative genius behind London based  Thelbridge Curtains, Blinds and Chairs .   She realised that not only did the blinds and curtains that she was creating for family members and own home look fabulous and very professionally sewn but that she enjoyed making them too!  What started out as a hobby has become a successful small business that is run alongside Heather's full time career. Chairs are the latest addition to the Thelbridge family.  I happened to see a photo of one of her first creations and I simply had to have one for my daughter, Isabella.  I contacted Heather straightway to see how I could get my hands on one!   They are perfect for watching telly (snuggled up in a blanket), reading a book, leaving at Grandparents, popping in the boot to take to a friend, having at your holiday home ... I could go on for a while here people! Our lounge is very bright with greens, reds, oranges and a Mexica...

I am extremely fortunate to have the pleasure of knowing a number of extremely talented and creative individuals and will be blogging about them all in turn over the next few days, weeks and months to share their many talents with you. So often we ignore local talent but I feel strongly about giving credit where it's due and acknowledging these gifted souls and showcasing their various lines of work and creative abilities. Have a fabulous Saturday! Axx