From wanderlust to dream home designs, and kitchen adventures to precious family moments —
we’re embracing life’s beautiful chaos.
In this corner of the internet, we document our journey of:
- Building our dream home, step by step
- Creating memories through world travels
- Sharing delicious, wholesome recipes
- Capturing those fleeting family moments
Because even when days blur together, every moment counts.
Latest from the blog
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Christmas on a Budget: 25 Ways to Save Money and Still Have a Magical Christmas
Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year, but there is no denying that it can be an expensive one. Between…
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Saved for a Ring? What to Do When the Price Changes
#Collaborative post You finally reach your savings target, reopen the ring you bookmarked months ago and find a different total. You haven’t ordered…
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How to Save Money on Teen Clothes This Autumn & Winter
Collaborative post. If there is one thing I have learnt from having teenagers, it is that keeping them in clothes can get expensive…
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How to Make a Busy Morning Routine a Little Easier
Collaborative post with Very. All thoughts and experiences are our own. Mornings in our house have changed quite a lot this year. After…
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I Tried to Get My Teenagers Off Their Phones, Here’s the One Thing That Actually Worked
Let’s be honest: phones are the number one battle in most homes nowadays, especially with teenagers, and none of us are getting it…
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The Skip Is Booked for Saturday. Now the Job Has a Deadline.
Brought to you by easySkip The spare room had been nearly finished since March. The paint was bought. The flooring was stacked in…
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Buying a New Build with Part Exchange: Our Honest Experience (UK)
Thinking about part exchange on a new build, but not sure what to expect? We have recently purchased our first new-build home using…
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Maintaining Muscle After 40: Is a Mass Gainer Worth Considering?
In your twenties, it felt like staying healthy was much simpler. I could get away with skipping meals, squeezing in the occasional workout…
Hi there!
I’m Paula
Welcome to Mummy Vs Work!
I’m a mum of two teenagers (17 and 15), navigating the beautiful chaos of family life since 2008. What started as a way to document our parenting journey has grown into a thriving community of UK families sharing this wild adventure together. Read more…
Family
Family is where love grows without boundaries, where small moments become precious memories, and where life’s greatest adventures begin.
From cooking together in our kitchen and building our dream home brick by brick, to exploring Scotland’s winding roads and creating cosy spaces that tell our story – every day brings a new chapter in our family’s journey.
These aren’t just moments; they’re the building blocks of our shared life, the ingredients of our happiness, and the map to our adventures. Because family isn’t just about sharing a home – it’s about creating a life worth writing about.
