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Author name: Jen Walshaw

Mum-in-charge Jen Walshaw runs the UK’s top parenting blog Mum in the Madhouse, and she describes herself as a “fat, feisty and over 50” Northerner. Based in North Yorkshire, she’s mum to young adults and a big believer that family life is messy, creative and fun. In 2009 a double mastectomy gave her the nudge to start blogging; with two boys under three she needed an outlet and a digital scrapbook to capture their chaos.Jen’s posts are a mix of crafts, kid‑friendly recipes and honest parenting, peppered with northern humour. She’s happiest when up to her elbows in tea, fabric and pizza dough – sewing and making homemade gifts – before sneaking off to write about it. As a proud Northerner she warns PRs that a “quick pop down to London” isn’t quick at all. Her blog has earned her a stack of accolades, including the Cision #1 Mummy Blogger title in 2024  and consistently topping Vuelio and Tots100 parenting‑blog charts. Whether she’s advocating for diversity and body neutrality or sharing tales of parenting teens, Jen keeps things chatty, real and refreshingly down‑to‑earth.

Free Printable Zoo Scavenger Hunt – Fun for All Ages!

These free printable Zoo Scavenger Hunt games are perfect for kids of all ages. Simply print and bring with you to the zoo. I am a big fan of scavenger hunts or eye spy for kids when visiting places as it gives them a sense of anticipation and fun.

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How to Remove Hard Water Stains and Soap Scum from Glass Shower Doors – Easy Tips

Glass shower doors are integral aesthetic elements of contemporary bathroom designs. Design enthusiasts who admire minimalism love adding in glass doors to revamp the entire outlook of the bathroom space. The modernistic frameless and framed glass doors serve as a symbol of pristine elegance and unparalleled sophistication. Their exceptional visual beauty is what makes these

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LGBTQ-friendly books for Young Children

Top LGBTQ+ Books for Kids Under Seven – Inclusive Reading for Young Minds

Your children are never too young to introduce these LGBTQ books for Kids. Representation is so important. It not only invites those who identify as LGBTQ an opportunity to be represented – including those who have LGBTQ parents – but it teaches others about inclusivity and acceptance. So I asked my friend Kate from Lesbemums

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Savoury Cornbread Muffins with Spring Onions and Cheese Recipe

These Savoury Cornbread Muffins are made from scratch using polenta and flavoured with spring onions, mature cheddar, chilli and sweetcorn. The first time we had cornbread was at brunch when we visited Boston years ago and I have loved it ever since, but whenever I make it at home I find it too dense and

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