Blogging “So what do you do all day?” Posted on January 5, 2016January 31, 2017 By Becky Often I’m asked by friends/family/acquaintances who don’t frequent the world of blogging/social media management/digital freelance “What exactly do you do?” in reference to the fact that I manage to make a few bob working from home, and around the children (the holy grail of working parenthood to many). Well, I… Read more
Blogging Exciting times- my 3 pages of fame! Posted on October 8, 2015 By Becky Moving on from my slightly sombre post yesterday, I have some exciting news! For those of you who don’t know already, I’m in this month’s Style at Home Magazine, awkwardly posing with a soap dispenser and showing off my toilet (among other things)! Okay, so I’m actually showcasing our family… Read more
Blogging When did blogging become so bitchy? Posted on October 7, 2015August 13, 2021 By Becky When I started this blog 2 years ago, I knew no one in the blogging community. After several months, I gradually came to get to know other people (predominantly other parenting bloggers), through their blogs, chatting online, and then at events and conferences in the flesh. Overall I have found… Read more
Blogging The start of a blogging new year! Posted on September 24, 2015August 13, 2021 By Becky For other people, January 1st signifies the start of a new year, and the chance to make resolutions and focus on change (or continuity) and hopes, dreams and challenges for the 12 months ahead. For me, September is my January 1st equivalent. After a slightly soggy summer of fun with… Read more
Blogging Mind Dumps and MAD Blog Awards Finals! Posted on June 8, 2015August 29, 2023 By Becky Goodness, it feels a while since I wrote a ‘personal’ post on the old blog, such has life been so busy lately. Firstly without going all ‘Gwyneth’ on you (I haven’t won yet!) and giving a great, sobbing speech, I want to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to everyone who… Read more
Blogging Why blogging is good for your CV Posted on May 18, 2015August 13, 2021 By Becky Often, when I’m sitting here tap-tapping away on my laptop, trying to fire out that post for a brand, or excitedly scribbling down an idea late at night that I think could make a cracking blog post, I often think that as a working ‘species’ we bloggers are often undersold… Read more
Blogging 10 Ways To Gain Confidence Blogging Posted on March 25, 2015October 6, 2025 By Becky It’s been just over a year since I started this little blog of mine, probably about a year now since I started blogging regularly. It’s only been the last couple of months that I’ve finally felt comfortable in my ‘blogging skin’ so to speak, as I’ve realised that it’s… Read more
Blogging Brilliance in Blogging Awards 2015 (BIBS 2015) Posted on March 18, 2015May 21, 2025 By Becky Hello all, It’s that time of year when bloggers make awkward pleas and irritate the hell out of everyone for a month or so, all for a nomination for a BIB Award (Brilliance in Blogging Awards or BIBS 2015)! If you’re a regular reader of this little blog… Read more
Blogging A new year, a new look! Posted on January 22, 2015August 13, 2021 By Becky So, my blog baby ‘The Spirited Puddle Jumper’ has a new look, and a new home, after I decided to bite the bullet and *gulp* become self-hosted. I am loving the new, sleek look, although knowing me I will probably end up tweaking it a few more times before I… Read more