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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Mother's Day

15 Gift Ideas To Treat Yourself This Mother’s Day

Quick summary Being a mother is no easy feat. We are cooks, teachers, taxi drivers, nurses, referees, and therapists all rolled into one. Is it any wonder we need a little TLC and the odd gift? This Mother’s Day, instead...

Shopping

10 Best Pregnancy Gifts for First-Time Mums

Looking for the perfect pregnancy gift? You are in the right place. Here are thoughtful ideas for that special someone (and her very special +1). From essentials to indulgences, here are the best ways to celebrate her this year. For...

Parenting

Single Mum Hacks: The Small Wardrobe Wins That Make Mornings Easier

Why the right basics (especially the humble romper) are a solo parent’s secret weapon. There’s a specific kind of chaos that belongs to single-parent mornings. You’re simultaneously making breakfast, locating a lost shoe, answering a work email on your phone,...

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How Women Can Build Strength, Confidence, and a Sculpted Physique

More women than ever are redefining what their best body actually looks like. It is no longer about being the smallest version of yourself. It is about being the strongest, the most capable, and the most genuinely confident. It’s about...

Shared parenting

Almost Free Co-parenting Apps for Separated Parents to Communicate Better

Navigating parenting after separation isn’t easy, especially when communication with your ex feels strained, inconsistent or emotionally charged. Fortunately, the right free co-parenting apps can make a huge difference. For single mums juggling work, finances and raising kids, these digital...

Self Care

The 30-Minute Fitness Habit That Helps Busy Mums Feel Like Themselves Again

It’s ironic, really. Somewhere between the never-ending school pickups and the piles of laundry, the “you” that existed before kids can often become a distant memory. For many mums, identity often shifts into a purely functional role. We become the...

Birthdays

Low-Fuss Ways to Make Kids’ Birthdays and Weekends Feel Special

Creating Magic Without the Pressure Birthday season, especially kids’ birthdays, hits differently when you are doing it solo. The party venue quotes, the pressure to outdo last year and the endless scroll through other people’s celebrations. It all stacks up...

Parenting

Simple Ways to Uncover and Nurture Your Child’s Hidden Talents

Every child has something that lights them up—those little clues to a child’s hidden talents. Maybe it’s your little one humming in the back seat, or your teen filling sketchbooks you secretly think are amazing. As mums, we notice those...

Life

Simple Ways to Turn Your Backyard Into the Best Room in the House

Here’s something nobody tells you when you become a parent. Your backyard quietly becomes the most important room you own. It’s where the kids burn off energy on Saturday mornings. Where you sip tea after bedtime while the crickets do...