Therealsupermum
Mum to 6 children, wife to Matt. Creator of the most popular & addictive mums group on Facebook. Providing you with an honest insight into parenting, the good, the bad & the ugly. Finalist in the 2011 Women Of Courage Award.
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The Real Supermum Blog
http://www.therealsupermumblog.com/
An honest insight into parenting. The good, the bad and the ugly.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1762 )
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Ten Items You’d Be Smart to Buy Used
In the current economy, most people are looking for ways to save money but not radically change their lifestyle. While there used to be somewhat of a stigma... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Choosing the Right Nursery Furniture Set for Your Baby
Congratulations on your new bundle of joy, or maybe you have just learnt that you are pregnant. Either way this is a fun and exciting time, full of joy and new... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Top Weather Apps in 2013
The phrase “there’s an app for that,” may certainly be a well-worn expression, but that doesn’t mean it’s untrue. Indeed, just as there are apps for popular... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2013 ENVIRONMENT, WEATHER -
Tips for Buying Second Hand Baby Goods
When I found out I was pregnant with my eldest daughter in 2007 I had to leave my job as it was unsuitable work for me while pregnant so we were relying on... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Play Posh Bingo Games
A great site for all those mums who love to play bingo, I have come across posh bingo and have to admit its rather a fun way to pass an hour on an evening. Read more
Posted on 20 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION -
Leaving The Fathers Name Off The Birth Certificate Is Wrong
Leaving the fathers’ name off the Birth Certificate is wrong.There is no two ways about it.If you know who the father of your child is then they should be on th... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2013 PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
I Did Not Have Cancer, I Was Pregnant
The letter arrived and let’s face it who likes to receive an appointment from the postman for you smear test.The smear test has been due months before but I jus... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Tetley Tell Matt He Is An #ExtraStrongDad
Tetley very kindly sent Matt a fathers day goodie bag that consisted of extra strong tea bags, a mug and a bar of chocolate.I love the #ExtraStrongDad hashtag... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Asda Fathers Day Gifts
Matt loves this time of year not only is it his birthday, its also our wedding anniversary and not forgetting Fathers day.He was very kindly send some Asda... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Caring For My Schizophrenic Husband #CarersWeek
I am a carer to my schizophrenic husband and have been for years.The first few years we were together he was fine, just the normal paranoia but he went into a... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Should Starving Children Adverts Be Banned?
“Mummy why do those babies look like that?” my 5 year old daughter asked me pointing the TV.“There are starving children in some parts of the word” I explained... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Wanna Die: 5% Of People Attempt Suicide At Least Once
I wanna die has to be the most shocking and devastatingly confession I have come across the most in the last 3 years of being an agony aunt to mothers online. Read more
Posted on 12 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Just Another Mom Who Blogs Eh
When I mention that I blog I get the usual “Oh you’re another mummy blogger then” and yes I guess I am in the fact that I am a mum who blogs. Read more
Posted on 11 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Caring For Mum After She Was Hit By A Bus; #CarersWeek
I haven’t been a carer for long says one anonymous mum today. I am caring for my mum and I wanted to share my own experience of what life is like being a carer. Read more
Posted on 11 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
How Does Mental Health Affect Parenting?
I don’t remember when my three youngest children began to crawl or walk; I missed out on so many of the most wonderful milestones that I am consumed with guilt. Read more
Posted on 11 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Carers Week; My Husband Becomes My Carer
I didn’t ask to become ill, I never wanted this to happen, I had no control over what happened to me yet that does not stop me questioning why me?Why did I... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION -
Homeschooling My Children Because I Was Bullied
I always thought it would be ‘cool’ to be home-schooled. I was bullied at school and now I’m homeschooling my children.It isn’t always easy and it isn’t for... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
6 Reasons Why Being Mentally Ill Is Good For Me
Being mentally ill is good for me in some ways and I wanted to highlight a few personal ways that being bipolar has helped me and brought some positivity to my... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Marital Rape; Can A Husband Rape His Wife?
I had never even heard of marital rape, I did not know it existed yet I knew how it felt and I understood the pain and the humiliation.I thought it was my duty... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2013 LOVE & SEX, MARRIAGE, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Is It Cheeky To Ask Bridesmaids To Pay For Their Own Dresses?
When Matt and I finally set the date and had decided upon the finer details I couldn’t wait to ask my chosen friends to be bridesmaids.“Is It Cheeky To Ask... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES