Category: Holidays

Monsters 5th Birthday

April 7, 2018 Unmarried Stepmum

Monsters birthday has always been a weird day in our family, especially for my other half. Previous arrangements have been unsuccessful and I spent a

The 5th Birthday Bake

April 6, 2018 Unmarried Stepmum

The brief – “Hulk in a Fast Car”…

Christmas Chaos

December 18, 2017 Unmarried Stepmum

Ask any stepmum about their most stressful time of year and I’m confident the vast majority will mention two things; Step kids birthdays….. and…… Christmas

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I really believe in boundaries in many ways... to shape behaviour and provide structure and security for our little ones. To set expectations in our external relationships and make responsibilities clear and defined. But what about our own internal boundaries?? I find it so much harder to set these for myself... what should/ shouldn’t I care about? Want to be involved in? When do I want to do these things? And beyond that when is it “appropriate “?! Some definite food for thought... but nothing in terms of answers as yet.... #stepmumlife #stepmum #stepmom #blendedfamily #complicated #boundaries #feelwhatyoufeel #unmarriedstepmum

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads today!! Whether you’re there every day, 50% of the time or every day you can. Every Dad who wants to be involved deserves to be celebrated and hopefully to see his children today. Most importantly Happy Father’s Day to my Daddy who has probably been way more involved that he could ever have wished to be! And to my partner who has never stopped fighting to be part of his sons life! #happyfathersday #family #blendedfamily #daddy

Tonight Monster overheard me talking about yoga... and of course had to try it out for himself. Half an hour of some simple positions together and I think this is something we will definitely continue. I’ve tried to get back to yoga for mindfulness and my own wellbeing both physically and mentally (I just love efficiency) but Monsters is just as important and what a great fun way to teach him to listen to and care for his body! NB this is totally a stock photo, we were far less elegant #mindfulness #yoga #wellbeing #stepmum #stepson #nevertooyoung #kidsyoga #kidswellness #unmarriedstepmum #bonusmom #monsterandme

I’m a firm believer in always looking for the best in people, which is why I fail to believe that all alienated children are intentionally abused in this way. Because... how could you?! For a slightly different take, here’s my view of Accidental Alienation https://unmarriedstepmum.com/2018/06/11/accidental-alienation/ #newblogpost #family #love #instalove #stepmum #stepmom #blendedfamily #parentalalienation #raisingawareness #linkinbio #kids #innocence #parenting #unmarriedstepmum

I have stopped cancelling plans and holding out weekends just in case... I have embraced opportunities for hobbies and time out. It’s not just best for me but it’s best for my whole family. #linkinbio #bonusmom #stepmumlife #stepmum #stepmom #family #selfcare #wellness #lookingafterme #lookingafteryou #newblogpost #ukparentbloggers #parentblogger #stepmumblog #unmarriedstepmum

One of those adorable moments with Monster... we’re saying goodnight after stories having a big cuddle.... Daddy says “you are my two favourite people” 😍 I say “how funny because you’re my favourite two people”... Monster “Helen is my favourite person EVER.. sorry!” 😂🤣😂 #stepmum #stepmumlife #bonusmom #bonusmum #stepmom #win #kidsarefickle #flavouroftheday #family #sorrynotsorry #love #fickle

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