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No-one loves Christmas like us single mums! And birthdays, Halloween and, of course, Mother’s Day. Whatever the occasion, when it comes around, we have you covered with ways to get organised, financially plan, buy gifts and, most importantly, celebrate.

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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...

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How to avoid a meltdown this Christmas | Beanstalk Mums

How to avoid a meltdown this Christmas

The festive season is such a wonderful time for family bonding, relaxing and spoiling everyone; but preparing for the big day can also be incredibly stressful, in particular for single mums. Unrealistic present wish lists from the kids, financial strains,...

kids with dad on Christmas Day

Surviving separation sadness if kids are with dad on Christmas Day

As a single mother who has spent a couple of Christmases with an empty nest, I understand the heartache you feel if your kids are with dad on Christmas Day. The holiday season, with its twinkling lights and festive cheer,...

10 Fabulous first birthday ideas | Beanstalk Single Mums

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,...

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Boxing Day sales | Beanstalk Mums

Tips to get the most out of Boxing Day sales

You might be experiencing more holiday cheer than cash after Christmas. Boxing Day is here, but do you feel more heft in your tummy than your wallet? At this point, sales from stores are popping-up left and right. To get...

Safe & toxic foods for your pet this festive season | Beanstalk Mums

Safe & toxic foods for your pet this festive season

We all know how tempting it can be to sneak a treat (or two) under the table to your drooling furry family members during the festive season. For mums new to pet parenthood, it’s important to be educated on which...

Kids be more grateful this Christmas | Beanstalk Mums

Help your kids want less and be more grateful this Christmas

It’s the same every Christmas … present overload. To the point where it’s too much for our kids to take in. After all, there is only so much time to open and actually appreciate each gift. The end result is...

Preparing for Christmas as a coparent | Beanstalk Mums Podcast

Preparing for Christmas as a coparent

Preparing for Christmas as a co-parent. What was once a day to be welcomed and enjoyed can sadly turn into one of the hardest days of the year for some co-parenting families. Harder still, is that we must contest with...

10 Fab party themes your 10 year old will love | Beanstalk Mums

10 Fab party themes your 10 year old will love

10 Great party themes for your 10 year old. As we age, so do our children. Each passing year brings new growth and changes. With each birthday, planning a celebration that will bring joy to our little ones becomes a...

Kids Christmas food

Fast, healthy holiday food that kids will love

As mums, we know only too well how the food we feed our children affects their moods, and during the holidays when routines are disrupted, it is more important than ever to get it right. For this reason, I had...

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