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Spark on first date | Beanstalk Single Mums

Does there have to be a spark on a first date?

Nothing strikes fear into a single girl’s heart like preparing for a first date with a new guy. Thoughts of what to wear, how to make a great first impression, or even uncertainty whether he will turn up or not,...

Podcast

Simple stress management tips to teach your kids

It is an unfortunate fact that more and more children are dealing with stress on a daily basis. In turn, this is pretty stressful for us parents! Knowing how to help our little ones to cope with stress and anxiety...

Divorce without seeing a lawyer | Beanstalk Mums

Family Law

Yes, you can divorce without seeing a lawyer!

One of the most common myths surrounding separation and divorce is that you need a lawyer. You don’t! If you are looking to save money on your divorce, you have several options. In this article, I will explain what they...

Children

An easy guide to age appropriate chores for children

Most children are given chores to do. However, depending on our parenting style, the nature of the chores and at what age we give them, varies hugely. We are guided by our own work ethics, our lifestyles and the necessity...

Married mums jealous of single mums | Beanstalk Mums

Positive thinking

Why married mums are a teeny bit jealous of single mums

For the record, I don’t believe any “kind” of mum is better or harder than any other kind of mum. Every mother has their own unique motherhood journey with highs, lows and everything in between. However, as humans, we do...

Tips to make online dating work | Beanstalk Mums

Podcast

4 Surprising tips to make online dating work for you

Online dating! The words alone are enough to make some women run for the hills. Yet there are so many great things about online dating … I promise. In fact, I hear from many single mums who have found love,...

Dating

Why limiting beliefs can ruin your dating life

You thought finding someone you liked would be much easier than this! It’s frustrating because you know how to achieve results in every other area of your life, yet those actions aren’t getting you results with dating and relationships. It...

Private health insurance & the pandemic | Beanstalk Mums

Money

Health insurance & the pandemic: read before ditching your cover

In the midst of a global pandemic, the last thing any single parent wants to hear is that their household bills are getting bigger. We spend so much time trying to be frugal with our well-thought-out grocery lists and Facebook...

Dating

37 Hilarious date stories that really happened

Do you want to hear some hilarious date stories? Modern day dating is crazy, sorry but it is. Meeting people easily online, then heading out to meet them in-person can create all sorts of scenarios. You have to be pretty...