Beanstalk Single Mum Team

Beanstalk is run by a team of single mums who share their expertise about single motherhood to help other women on a similar journey to them. This article was written from experience and with love to help single mothers in Australia and across the world.

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Prepping for a Sale? The One Weekend Project That Boosts Curb Appeal More Than New Flowers

When buyers pull up to a house, they notice the obvious: a green lawn, trimmed shrubs, maybe a few pots spilling over with flowers. Nice touches, sure. But flowers don’t last. One hot week, and they’re gone. One skipped watering,...

Life

KBeauty & Other Minimalist Beauty Hacks For Mums

Being a mum is a full-time job with zero days off. Between finding mysterious sticky stuff on the couch, refereeing snack-time wars, and mastering the art of one-handed coffee drinking, carving out “me time” feels like hunting for a unicorn....

Life

The Simple Mistake That’s Making Lawn Care Take Twice as Long

You’ve got the mower out, the sun is shining, and you’re ready to tackle the yard. A couple of hours later, though, you’re sweating, your arms are sore, and the grass still doesn’t look the way you’d hoped. If maintaining...

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Why Comfort is Essential for Single Mothers’ Wellness

Parenting on your own can be one of life’s most rewarding and challenging experiences. Every day comes with a mix of joy, exhaustion, and the need to balance multiple roles at once. Amid the school runs, work deadlines, and never-ending...

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The beginners guide to lawn mowing

If you have never mowed a lawn and are unsure how to go about it, we are here to help you feel confident and equipped to tackle your first lawn mowing session. For those looking for a quick and low-maintenance...

Shopping

Does Your Land Cruiser Need an Aftermarket Towing Mirror? A Family-Friendly Guide

Being a single mum means you have to wear the car expert hat sometimes. You might think you don’t need certain car accessories (like a towing mirror, for instance), so we put together this article to bring light to that....

Health

How to Start a Mind-Body Wellness Loop When You’re Exhausted

When your body feels good, your mind will tend to follow – and, equally, when your mindset is on point, you’re more likely to reap the benefits of healthy choices and positive energy. That’s the beauty of the mind-body wellness...

Life

Smart Flooring Decisions for a Beautiful Home

When you’ve got kids running around (or crawling, or spilling things), choosing the right flooring becomes less about Pinterest perfection and more about what can survive daily life. I remember standing in a showroom, completely overwhelmed by samples—tiles, carpet, timber,...

Money

A Kinder Way for Single Mums to Stay Frugal

There’s a point when frugal living can feel like a second job. You’re meal-prepping, price-matching, refilling hand soap bottles, and sewing up torn seams on school uniforms after midnight. You’re not splurging—yet somehow, the pressure to be endlessly resourceful and...