Sally Love

Sally Love is a pseudo single mum author who has been writing about single motherhood, separation and divorce for 8+ years. She has been a single mother for 10+ years and has two daughters, one of whom she co-parents and the other she solo parents. Sally has experienced all aspects of single motherhood from legal, financial, parenting, dating, travel as a single parent, re-partnering and re-building a career. She is an integral part of the Beanstalk community chatting and helping single mothers across the globe, as well as sharing her expertise, experiences and genuine reviews with major national newspapers and appearing on nation-wide television shows.

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Choosing private health insurance for a single parent family

Do you find private health insurance baffling? If so, you are not alone. I mean, do we really need it? And if so, where do we start? There are soooo many different options in terms of what to get covered...

Tips and tricks to help you navigate the teen years | Beanstalk Mums

Children

The trouble with teenagers: Tips and tricks to help you navigate the teen years

Door slamming. Crashing and banging. Shouts of ‘I hate you’ and ‘You’re the worst mum EVER’. Sound familiar? You join the leagues of parents all over the world who are dealing with tricky teenagers. Hormonal rows and tantrums can create...

Bedroom ideas for little girls | Beanstalk Mums

Household

10 Super cute bedroom ideas for little girls

This article about bedroom ideas for little girls was last updated in 2022. Are you decorating your daughter’s bedroom and need inspiration to create something she will completely LOVE? All little girls are different and you’ll want to find something...

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Single mum budgeting: Why, how and the tools to use

Budgeting. It’s a scary word for some which provokes visions of complex spreadsheets and blurs of daunting figures. If this is you … then STOP. RIGHT. THERE. Budgeting can be easy, enlightening and in some cases even (I’m gonna say...

Being a single mum makes me a better parent | Beanstalk Mums

Positive thinking

Why being a single mum makes me a better parent

When I look back over the last decade of my life, I feel a little baffled. I certainly never expected to be a divorced single mum. Not in a million years. I married because I was madly in love, and...

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How to choose the right child care centre for your little one

Are you looking for the right child care centre for your little one? It can be a full-on mission finding the perfect space that ticks all your boxes, is in the right location and has availability at the right time....

Dating

55 First date questions to break the ice

First dates. They can be painfully embarrassing or the start of something beautiful. You’ve made it through the dating app stage and now it’s time for the real thing. If you’re game enough to give it a go, make sure...

Mediation with Relationships Australia | Beanstalk Mums

Splitting up

Your step-by-step guide to mediation with Relationships Australia

Have you reached that point in your separation where you and your ex are unable to agree on anything? It could well be time for you to try mediation (otherwise known as “family dispute resolution”). This is a process by...

10 Fabulous first birthday ideas | Beanstalk Single Mums

Birthdays

10 Fabulous first birthday ideas (not parties)

When your beautiful babe turns one, it can be really hard to decide how to celebrate their birthday. They’re too young to actually remember the proceedings, but it is a special occasion that needs to be marked – for us,...