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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Stylish Ways to Add Texture and Character to Your Home Without Major Renovations
#Collaborative post Refreshing your home does not always mean knocking down walls or taking on expensive building work. For many families, especially those…
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Mother’s Day Self-Care for Busy Mums: Why Taking Time Back Matters More Than Flowers
#Collaborative post Mother’s Day Isn’t About Doing More — It’s About Doing Less If you’re anything like me, Mother’s Day creeps up on…
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Cotton Traders x Alex Jones Spring Edit Review
#We were kindly gifted some items for review in this post Cotton Traders x Alex Jones Spring Edit: A Simple Spring Refresh for…
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Iceland Family Road Trip: A Realistic Guide to Exploring Iceland with Kids by Campervan
#Collaborative post If you’d asked me a few years ago whether an Iceland family road trip was realistic with children, I probably would…
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How to Teach Your Teenager About Money (UK)
If you’re wondering how to teach your teenager about money, you’re not alone. Financial education for teenagers in the UK still leaves gaps,…
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas UK: Survey & Giveaway with MYPICTURE
#Collaborative post Mother’s Day always sneaks up on us. As a mum myself, and someone who has spent years talking to parents through…
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Win a Beautiful Hummingbird Pendant Necklace from Jana Reinhardt
Mother’s Day is one of those moments in the year when we pause and really think about the women who shape our lives….
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Win a Simba Hybrid Mattress (In the Size of Your Choice!)
Getting a good night’s sleep shouldn’t feel like a luxury, yet for so many of us it does. From broken sleep and back…

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.








