Life

Our life category covers everything practical for the modern-day single mum. We talk money, household, travel, shopping, and all things seasonal (Christmas, Halloween etc). As well as expert articles to help you prosper through your career and property.

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Parenting

20 Best kids Halloween costume ideas 2024 (With DIY picks)

Halloween is just around the corner, and the excitement of trick-or-treating is creeping up fast! If you’re anything like most parents, you’re probably on the hunt for some last-minute costume inspiration that won’t take hours to pull off. Don’t hit...

15 Baby shower gift ideas | Beanstalk Mums

Shopping

15 Baby shower gift ideas to melt the heart

This article about baby shower gifts was last updated in 2022. Baby showers are getting more and more popular. They are a great way to celebrate an imminent birth, to get together with friends (before mum-to-be is too tired!) and...

Money

Help for single parents working full time

Being a parent is a full-time job in itself. Add to this the pressures of parenting solo while trying to juggle a career, and you pretty much have to be a real-life superhero. We understand the challenges of trying to...

Winter

Easy winter desserts to keep out the cold

One of the best parts of winter is tucking into a warm dessert. In fact, many families who don’t usually “do dessert” will make an exemption on a cold winters evening. We’ve been researching/drooling to find the best easy winter...