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Jun 17, 20212 min read
5 Foods That Can Help Reduce Anxiety
Anxiety affects millions of people globally. We all feel some level of anxiety from time to time and as a working mother, it’s something...


Feb 24, 20213 min read
Emotional Turbulence – The Rollercoaster of Returning to Work
Returning to work after having a baby, especially your first, is a daunting and traumatic experience for many reasons. The main reason,...


Sep 4, 20192 min read
Lack of Sleep Can be Affecting your Weight Loss Goals
Lack of sleep can be preventing you from losing weight. Weight loss and management is something we all consider from time to time, but...


Sep 2, 20192 min read
Love Your Life: Is it Time to Challenge Yourself?
We all want to love our life and we all strive to be happy. But with the busiest of lifestyles sometimes it can feel as though we are...


Sep 1, 20192 min read
Fast Styling: For Mums on The Go
I was talking to a colleague the other day, who looked stunning upon arriving to work. She always looks good, don’t get me wrong, but...


Jun 8, 20193 min read
Workplace Misconceptions as a Mother in Corporate
Let’s talk about workplace misconceptions when it comes to parents. The other day one of my team took a personal day, because his...


Oct 9, 20173 min read
The Power of You: And Why You’re Stronger than you Know
I believe in women and I believe in mothers. That doesn’t mean I don’t believe in men and it doesn’t mean I’m a feminist. I’m not...


Apr 3, 20172 min read
Business Goals: Becoming More Assertive at Work
Naturally assertive people ask for what they need and want and more often than not, they get it. Not being assertive at work can render...


Mar 14, 20172 min read
Quality Time: 4 Rainbow Recipes for Guaranteed Fun
I’m crazy busy all week and so the weekends are dedicated to quality time with my son. I’m always trying to think up new ways of us doing...


Mar 9, 20172 min read
Wellness: 5 Superfoods that can Help Relieve Stress
Stress is a part of everyday life, especially for us busy mums and while a little stress can actually be good for you, helping you...


Mar 9, 20175 min read
In Conversation: The Entrepreneur
What better way to celebrate National Women’s Day than to have a City Mum Spotlight, on an inspirational woman, mum and entrepreneur?...


Feb 27, 20171 min read
Citrus Smoothie Bowl
Because we love summer. Because we love smoothies. Because we love Alpha Foodie’s blog. For so many reasons we thought we should share...


Feb 18, 20175 min read
In Conversation: Fit-Focused Mum
It’s always inspiring to meet a working mum who finds a way to nail work/life and fitness balance. We caught up with SJ, super-fit,...


Feb 1, 20171 min read
Style: Designer Bags – from Worklife to Mumlife
To Chanel or Not to Chanel? Like most women, I love a nice handbag. I’d always had my sights set on the classic Chanel flap bag, telling...


Jan 22, 20172 min read
Are Your Protein Shakes Actually Doing Anything?
How much do we need? The average person needs around 0.8 – 1.2g of protein per kilo of body weight, per day (depending on how much...


Jan 13, 20173 min read
The Power of Gratitude
For many people, gratitude is difficult, because quite frankly life can be difficult. Ordinary circumstances can make our minds spin...


Jan 13, 20172 min read
Healthy Eating: Why Watermelon is Your Body’s Best Friend this Month
After a month of overindulging on food, drink and the toxins that come with the festive period, January is a time to un-bloatm offload...


Jan 1, 20173 min read
How to Ensure you Achieve your New Year Goals
It happens every year – we set new year goals, get excited about them and then… do nothing. It’s estimated that only around 10% of people...


Dec 23, 20161 min read
Our Favourite Holiday Party Dresses
Whatever kind of party or gathering you’re off to this festive season, we’ve got you covered with some of the most flattering shapes and...


Dec 18, 20161 min read
5 Small-Apartment Christmas Decorating Ideas
Square metres come at a huge price tag in the city, as we all know. So if like most of us, you’re in an apartment, it doesn’t mean...
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