Honest Mum | UK Lifestyle and Parenting Blog From the Author of Mumboss

The Pressure of Perfect Parenting

February 6, 2014

If there wasn't enough anxiety-filled pressure when you're pregnant (big bump, little bump, too much weight, not enough) once you pop that baby out or have him airlifted as I did twice, first an emergency, second an elective (the latter a whole other set of pressures, of which I ignored wholeheartedly) you are quickly, at least with first baby anointed with parenting pressures.

Interview with Hayley Goleniowska, Writer & Advocate at Downs Side Up

February 5, 2014

Hayley Goleniowska is Mum, blogger, speaker, writer and advocate for those with Down’s syndrome. She aims to gently change perceptions of the condition from within hearts through her inspirational blog.

Urgh Sleep Deprivation & Things That Help Me

February 3, 2014

I'm not a doctor but I sure am (sadly) an expert on sleep deprivation. Give or take 4 flipping whole years of it. Don't be fooled by the picture above, they nodded off together but were soon moved to their own beds and both woke up at least twice that night. Le yawn!

Holiday Road Trips Around the World (Eating Buttery Snails and Petit Gateau)

February 3, 2014

I've been extremely lucky that I've been able to see so much of the world and from a young age too.

COSMO Restaurant Review

January 31, 2014

On last week's date night, Peter had to share me with 8 others (hey, not like that you naughty ones at the back)...we were invited along with several other food bloggers to review new Leeds eaterie COSMO which opened in November 2013...

A Day with my Aunties

January 29, 2014

Anyone who knows me, understands how much I love hanging out with my family. In fact nothing, NOTHING makes me happier than when we're altogether, eating, laughing, eating, shouting (we don't do talking, we're Greek) and did I mention eating?! My family are utter happy-makers and that's the 'truth Ruth'!

Interview with Digital Designer Amee D’Souza

January 29, 2014

Amee is a freelance digital designer and consultant based in London. With qualifications and experience in illustration and animation, interaction design and web design and build, she’s one of those rare beings who is equally comfortable with the creative and technical aspects of developing a successful web presence.

A Day By the Lake

January 27, 2014

One of this family's happy places has to be Roundhay Park in Leeds. Pure bliss.

Holiday Style

January 27, 2014

We are in the midst of buying a new family home so vacations are not top priority right now but a lot of my friends are heading abroad for some super sunny rays in the February half term holidays and have asked me for tips. All this thought of holidays means we can't wait to book our own summer holiday!