Therese I.

Therese is a regular writer for Beanstalk, transforming her experiences as a mother-of-two into helpful content for fellow mums. She spent years in the engineering field but chose to become a full-time mother. Not long after having kids, she pursued her first love – writing. With years of experience in writing blog posts, articles, and website content, Therese continues to craft narratives that speak to your heart and tickle your funny bone.

Household

How to Save Money on Groceries Without Sacrificing Quality

Has grocery shopping been a never-ending battle between feeding your family well and sticking to a budget? You are not alone, Mummy. With grocery prices climbing and supermarkets full of temptations, finding a way to save money on food is more...

Kids and Separation

Get a Child’s Passport After Divorce: What You Need to Know

Picture this: you’ve finally saved enough for that dream holiday with your little one. You start planning, booking flights, and picturing the joy on their face. Then, it hits you—your child doesn’t have a passport! Worse still, you’re separated from...

Health

How to Deal with Mum Anxiety: Coping with Motherhood Stress

Is there anything in life that can beat being a single mum? It is indeed a journey full of love, cheers, and, of course, a fair share of stress. Some days, juggling a million things at once is overwhelming, and...

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9 Tips on How to Make Good Decisions

Calling the shots can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling the responsibilities of being a single mum. Believe me, I’ve been there—standing frozen in the cereal aisle, totally unsure if I should go healthy or grab the sugary stuff to...

Easter

The Ultimate Guide to Fun Easter Activities for Adults

Who said having fun on Easter is only for kids? If your little one is spending the holiday with your co-parent this year, why not host an Easter party? Hunting for eggs isn’t just for kiddos; there are plenty of...

Shared parenting

A Single Mum’s Ultimate Guide to Stress-Free Child Handover

Handing over the kids between homes after a separation? Yeah, it’s not always easy. Emotions can run high, and I’m sure you already know that sometimes the tension is thick enough to cut with a knife. But here’s the thing:...

Positive thinking

Being A Young Single Mum: How to Thrive, Not just Survive!

Being a young single mum is a journey filled with love, resilience, and, let’s be real—some serious late-night googling. Whether you are newly single, navigating single parenting for a while, or preparing for single parenthood, you deserve encouragement and practical advice. This...

Friendship

Finding Friends After Divorce: How to Build New Connections

Divorce is one of the most challenging transitions in life. Beyond the legal and emotional hurdles, it often stirs up major shifts in most relationships. Are you wondering why some of your closest friends fell out of touch after you...

Divorce

Staying Friends With Your Ex – How To Keep It Civil

Breaking up is hard enough, but what about trying to be friends afterwards? Some say it’s mature; others say it’s a disaster waiting to happen. If you’ve found yourself wondering whether becoming friends with your ex is a good idea, you are not...