Welcome!This isn’t your typical midlife mummy blog filled with ‘must-have’ diets and anti-aging tips. I share real stories and honest reflections on family life, personal growth, and what it’s really like to live in a body that doesn’t always match the glossy ideal. I’m an endomorph who loves the gym, loves my food, and isn’t interested in influencer gimmicks or one-size-fits-all advice. If you’re ready for honest, relatable insights, and maybe your next ‘aha’ moment, just keep reading.
As we step into the New Year, I find myself reflecting on a transformative 2023, one filled with a newfound passion for Zumba! It all began on a chilly night after the Covid-19 era, inside a dimly lit marquee that…
As Little C turned seven, we transformed our local community centre into a Pokémon-themed extravaganza. Originally set on a Mario Bros. party, the shift to Pokémon proved to be a winning decision, creating memories that will last a lifetime! Pokémon…
If you’ve got a little LEGO lover in the house, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself at Legoland Windsor at some point. For us, it was practically a pilgrimage. Little C (our resident master builder) has been plotting this…
The first thing I’ll admit: taking a six-year-old to the British Museum is both brilliant and exhausting. By brilliant, I mean Little C got to see the Cyrus Cylinder up close and ask questions that made me actually pause and…
Heartwarming Persian Nicknames for Your Baby Welcoming a new baby into the world is a beautiful experience, and what better way to celebrate than by showering them with uniquely Persian terms of endearment? In Persian culture, affectionate nicknames go beyond…
The winter solstice arrived, bringing the longest night of the year and, with it, Shab-e-Yalda. An ancient Persian tradition marking light’s victory over darkness, it sounds lofty in theory. At my house, it’s more accurate to say it’s a marathon…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned since becoming a midlife mum, it’s that holidays aren’t just about sun loungers and fruity cocktails. They’re about resetting, reflecting and sometimes, rediscovering who you are in between school runs and work emails. Our…