How to holiday with no kids, no guilt & no stress The first thing that hits you when you dare think of holidaying without the kids is guilt. Guilt can...

Why I don’t want another baby If I had to think of all the joy my children bring me, and not think of much else, my initial response to the...

How to beat the post-Christmas blues The festivities are over. Days off – not anymore. The parties, socialising, activities, that feeling of warmth Christmas gives you is now gone. We...

It’s been quite a year!  Well, this blog has now been live for almost one year (it will be on the 27th of January 2019 – hurrah!) I’ve consistently published...

How to plan the perfect Christmas calendar Christmas can be a beautiful and meaningful time of the year, if it is not accompanied by feelings of stress, overwhelm and madness. Unfortunately,...

What to gift the child who has everything Gift shopping for kids is stressful business. It is HARD to try and find an exciting gift when little ones pretty much...

How I maintain my weight Greetings mamas! It was only natural that this blog post would find it’s way onto my blog. Back in April, I blogged about ‘How I...

10 habits to organisation heaven These few simple, actionable steps can easily become very healthy habits if you follow them on a daily basis.  They are easy to implement and...

10 winter outfit ideas Winter is almost here.  Hurrah!  After a long and warm summer, I am looking forward switching up my wardrobe to a cosier winter style. I’m sharing...

Ask an Expert: Homework wars & how to end them Recently on the Mama Manual Facebook page, I announced that social worker Steve Libreri would be featuring in the next...