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Mum's Lounge is the lifestyle website for Mums
It's the place where mums can go for some you time and keep up to date with what's going on. So sit down, relax and browse through our latest articles.
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Jolene's Mumbo Jumbo
Skilfully portraying a realistic view of parenting – the good, the bad, and the f'ugly - Jolene will have you nodding along enthusiastically, crying into your cornflakes, and spitting your coffee onto your screen with unrestrained hilarity.
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Hot Specials
Grab a cuppa, put your feet up and check out our hot specials and news, delivered direct to your inbox every week.
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Making Time For Yourself
Motherhood is full-on. Fuuuuuuuull on. In all nuances of the word ‘full.’ It's brimming and boiling with love and warm, milky cuddles, highlighted and layered with tight squeezes, snuggy little bodies, and juicy, sloppy wet kisses goodnight. Yes, it is unarguably full. Yes, having a child has been the most rewarding, loving, life-changing experience I have ever had. But it's also been the hardest.
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No One Listens to Mummy
Kids are not listening; they are running amok and think they are hilariously funny when I say they are naughty. I have had a bad week with cheeky little kids and it does not help that by the time you sort out one, the other one starts and then you have to go chase after the other. And so on…
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Do Your Kids Watch Too Much TV?
Someone once asked me to write a post on TV and computer use for children. I groaned. This has not been one of my outstanding areas of parenting. In the interests of honesty, transparency and openly acknowledging faults, I proffer the following pieces of wisdom, not all of which I follow all the time.
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Meals for Sick Babies
Babies often lose interest in meals when they are unwell. Wondering what to feed your sick baby? The most important thing you can do is to keep up their fluids by giving them lots of little feeds of either their regular milk or cooled boiled water.
Welcome to Mum's Lounge
Welcome to Mums Lounge – the lifestyle website for mums.
Treat yourself to a daily dose of ME time.
Family
There are so many issues and topics that face families. Here you will find a collection of fabulous articles dealing with everything that is important to your family life.
Jolene's Mumbo Jumbo
Skillfully portraying a realistic view of parenting – the good, the bad, and the f'ugly – Jolene will have you nodding along enthusiastically, crying into your cornflakes…
Celebrities
We all love to find out what our celebrity friends are up to! Every week we’ll bring you a look at the fabulous (and hideous) outfits that they have been getting around in.
Health
You have precious little time in every day - so how do you keep yourself and your family healthy, both on a budget, with the time you have?
Beauty
Finding time to dedicate to you is a hard job for a mum! Here you will discover fabulous tips, product reviews and trends that will keep you in the beauty know.
Pregnancy
Pregnant or know someone who is? There are fabulous articles to read through answering every question. Ask a question of our resident childbirth expert…
Fitness
Getting fit as a mum doesn't have to take hours a day of slogging it out in a gym. We'll show you how you can get back in shape…
Books
Want to immerse yourself in the latest novel? Here we will review all the latest books so that you can make an informed decision!
Movies
Subscribe to the Mums Lounge Movie Club for your chance to WIN tickets for a trip to the movies, its simple click subscribe and see if you’re a winner!
Home & Garden
Interior design, event styling, kids birthday parties, gardening tips, you’ll find them all here. Also a wonderful place for visual inspiration!
Travel
Fabulous ideas on travelling with or without the family or just read the fabulous stories and travel from your armchair!
Recipe Box
Dinner ideas? Cooking on a budget? Left over meal suggestions? You’ll find it all here in the Recipe Box!
Fashion
Want to know the latest looks? Need inspiration? You’ll find it all here! Looks to fit into a budget and ones to aspire to!
Arsenic Hour
We all need a little help when the witching hours strikes with the kiddies and every day we’ll bring you some inspiration to get you through. (Warning – shirtless men galore!)
Finance
Running a family is a financially tough business! We will look at budgeting, tax, credit cards, super, stock market, if it involves money we’ll have it covered!
Kids’ Activities
What to do with the kids? This section is full of activities and ideas on things to do when your spending time with the children.
Work at Home
Want to spend more time with your kids but still earn some money? This section will help you with tips, ideas and inspiration to do just that!
Family Activities
Looking to do something with the family over the weekend or while you're on holidays? Here's an array of information and ideas on how to pass the time and have fun while you're at it!
