Let’s be honest.Before I had children, I had certain ideas about motherhood.I imagined peaceful mornings with pancakes, sweet snuggles on the sofa, and maybe—just maybe—a moment of privacy in the bathroom. Hah. Hahahaha. Let me tell you how that’s going. Myth #1: You Can Go to the Toilet Alone This one is my personal favourite.Every …
Once the boys are tucked in, the house finally quiet, and the last dish has been dried… that’s when I escape to my happy place. Not to a spa, or a Netflix binge—but to my little sewing corner.It’s where fabric, thread, and imagination come together—one stitch at a time. And somehow, in the calm of …
Living in the UK with two growing boys and a heart still rooted in Transylvania, there’s one thing I’ve always known for sure: I want my children to speak our languages. Hungarian is our home language—it’s what I speak when I kiss them goodnight, when I call them to the table, when I soothe tears …
I knew half-term was coming. I circled it on the calendar weeks ago and thought, “We’ll be fine… I’ve got this.” But as the week arrived and I realised there would be no grandparents popping by, no cousins to entertain the kids, and no chance to escape for a quiet cuppa—I suddenly felt a bit …
Last week, we returned from a three-week holiday that we’ll never forget—filled with grandparents, laughter, home-cooked food, sleepy car cuddles, and just a little bit of chaos. Because we didn’t just hop on a plane…We drove all the way from the UK to Transylvania. Yes—with two small children! 😅 It was long, it was tiring, …
Have you ever caught a whiff of harsh chemicals from a cleaning product and thought, “There must be a better way…”?Well, my friend, let me take you on a little journey—one that begins in my grandmother’s old house in the heart of Transylvania. I remember it so clearly. The scent of vinegar and thyme drifting …
Let’s be real—mum life is busy. Between school runs, cooking from scratch, cleaning all the things, and maybe squeezing in a hot coffee before it goes cold (wishful thinking, right?), who has time to overhaul their whole lifestyle? But what if I told you that living more Eco-friendly doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive? …
If your kitchen is the heart of the home, then mine is the tiny, overworked, always-messy heartbeat of our daily life. Let me paint you a picture. Two boys running in and out, asking for snacks every ten minutes. A pot bubbling on the stove. Someone yelling “Where’s my water bottle?” and me, elbow-deep in …
Easter blends Transylvanian and British traditions in my family, featuring rustic customs like painted eggs and smoked ham alongside British egg hunts and hot cross buns. I share sustainable practices, traditional recipes, and crafts with my children while preserving our heritage. Let’s create memorable experiences through festive and eco-friendly celebrations.
Have you ever wondered how our grandmothers managed to keep their homes so spotless, all without shelves full of chemical cleaners? Growing up in Hungary, I used to watch my grandmother make her own cleaning solutions from things she already had in the kitchen. Later, spending time with family, I saw my aunt do the …