Yes, another mummy blog; What's Mum. In moderation all about?

Starting a mummy blog seems to be de rigeur these days. So why am I starting another one? I can't speak for other mums, but here's why I'm starting mine. 

For me 

First and foremost, the blog is for my sanity. Have you read the book or seen the movie "I don't know how she does it?" In the movie, Sarah Jessica Parker who plays the main character is lying in bed after a crazy day of work and kids with her to-do list flying across the screen above her head. Like most mums, that is what goes on in my head most of the day, and into the night. Blogging is like free therapy, it's forcing me to slow down, think through a complete thought and get them out of my head and down on paper (well, keyboard actually, but that doesn't sound as good  does it?). 

It's also a chance to use my brain while I'm on maternity leave. I actually miss writing, researching, forming an argument and editing my own work. Those who know me will understand I'm trying to make sure my "attention to detail" doesn't slip; so if you see a typo, please tell me!

It gives me "someone" to talk to during the lonely hours of motherhood. It's a cheap, home-based hobby I can do when the kids are asleep. 

It will form a record of the changes our family is making towards a simpler, more sustainable life. It's an easy way for me to document my thoughts, challenges, mistakes and learnings along the way. 

For my kids 

Who knows, maybe one day my boys, or their future partners or my grandkids will enjoy reading my random collection of thoughts. 

For you 

A place to find money saving and sustainability tips. A place to celebrate and commiserate motherhood. 

This blog is a way for me to give to the community without having to leave my house or donate money to causes I don't have the money for right now. Instead I can write about my solutions to things that matter to me like saving money, living simply, addressing climate change, overconsumption and reducing waste.

If someone else can learn from my mistakes and rambling, all the better! 

What's up with the name "Mum. In moderation"?

Mum. In moderation has a couple of meanings; 

• It's about learning to enjoy life to the full while moderating consumption and spending less;
• It's also about rediscovering who I am again beyond "Mum".  

I hope you'll find something here you enjoy. I'm certainly having fun writing and learning all the back end blog bits and bobs!