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Side Hustle Dreams: Starting Small, Earning Gently (Without the Burnout)
Once upon a time, side hustles were a bit… suspicious. They sounded like something involving dodgy MLMs, obscure candle parties,…
Easing Into Your Day: Why a Gentle Morning Routine Can Change Everything
Let’s be honest — some mornings feel like a wrestling match between your duvet and your to-do list. You know…
A Garden for the Soul: How Tending Plants Can Help You Heal
Ever feel like life’s just… loud? Not just the actual noise (though, let’s be honest, leaf blowers should be illegal…
What It Really Means to Live a Creative Life
(Spoiler: You Don’t Need Paintbrushes or Poetry) Let’s clear one thing up right away:You do not need to wear a…
How I Run 4 Etsy Shops Without Losing My Mind (Most Days)
If you’d told me years ago that I’d be running not one, but four Etsy shops, I’d have asked if…
Finding Myself Again After Years of Being “Mum”
For years, my identity was wrapped up in one word: Mum. And honestly? I wore it proudly. I was the…
Hey There, I’m Kairen!
Ex-single mum | full time doodler | garden office enthusiast
Once upon a time, I was knee-deep in packed lunches, solo parenting, and wondering if “me time” was a real thing. Fast forward a couple of decades, and now I work from home (in my garden, no less), run multiple Etsy shops, and spend most days drawing things that make me smile—and hopefully you too.
I’ve swapped school runs for slow mornings, and I write about life after kids, creative living, and why it’s absolutely okay to start over (even if you forget where you put your tea… again).
This blog is a mix of midlife musings, gentle chaos, and a little bit of glitter.