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Today's blog is slightly different to the previous ones in this series.  Lynne from 'Look After Me' did not turn her hobby into cash when she became a parent, but turned her parenting skills themselves into an income stream.             1) What is your hobby? It's not really applicable to my business, but traveling is my hobby/passion 2) Was this a hobby you started ...

This week I watched a seriously disturbing video where 8 black preschooler children are asked a series of questions about two dolls - one black and one white.  The results are horrific indeed when each of the children when asked which is the 'pretty' doll points to the white doll and which is the 'ugly' doll points to the black ...

This week we talk to Hester and Karen who are 'The Chocolate Ladies' who have turned a passion in cooking into their business and who extol the virtues of working together to ensure on tap support. 1) What is your hobby? Hester - Children take up most of my time, but I love long walks with my dog   2) Was this a ...

What did you get up to last bank holiday weekend? It is really nice to have a break and get away as and when there's the option. Before kids, the OH and I used to head to a posh hotel and treat ourselves to a nice meal or a spa, or both... those luxuries are not so easy nowadays, but ...

Yesterday I blogged about cheating your way to being a 'Yummy Mummy' and that truly is my method most of the time.  However, we all deserve a bit of luxury now and then.  A few weeks ago we encouraged you to make space in your wardrobes for the new seasons purchases and the Summer is a great time to focus ...

I think it's safe to say that neither Ruth or myself would say we fit firmly into the 'yummy mummy' category. Ruth's reason would probably be more sensible and high-brow than me i.e doesn't have the inclination or feel the need with mine being pretty shallow and primarily because I don't have the time, funds or know how!  As a ...

On Wednesday last week, Loretta and I headed out to meet the lovely Dina from Kensington Mums.  She was running an event for Mums intended to provide Mums with a space to discuss their perceptions of Motherhood and to collect footage for her Motherhood exhibition which takes place online and at Beaufort House, Chelsea on the 7th June. Loretta and I ...

This week's guest post in our series on turning your hobby into a business comes from Face and body artist, Kimberley Nkosi.   1)    What is your hobby? I am a face and body artist specialising in face and body artistry for both children and adults and all things nails! 2)    Was this a hobby you started when you became a mother or something ...

 We hope you've been enjoying our Friday guest post series on how to turn a hobby into a business.  This week's comes from Maria Ingram on her handicrafts business. 1) What is your hobby? My hobby is anything handicrafts based, such as sewing, knitting, embroidery etc. But for the most part it's crochet based. 2) Was this a hobby you started when you ...

So it's at least trying to be Spring at last which means it's time to Spring clean - I mean your wardrobe not your house! Now is the time, in the anticipation of better weather, to make space in your wardrobe for Summer clothes and remove the winter ones.  It is therefore also an ideal time to have a good sort ...