Sally Love

Sally Love is a pseudo single mum author who has been writing about single motherhood, separation and divorce for 8+ years. She has been a single mother for 10+ years and has two daughters, one of whom she co-parents and the other she solo parents. Sally has experienced all aspects of single motherhood from legal, financial, parenting, dating, travel as a single parent, re-partnering and re-building a career. She is an integral part of the Beanstalk community chatting and helping single mothers across the globe, as well as sharing her expertise, experiences and genuine reviews with major national newspapers and appearing on nation-wide television shows.

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Food

Cooking for one: Tips to make it delectable & fun

As a single mother, you’re possibly more focused on baking for a brood than cooking for one. Yet, if the kids are with their dad, it could be just you who needs feeding. Do you ever find yourself standing flummoxed...

Winter

Easy winter desserts to keep out the cold

One of the best parts of winter is tucking into a warm dessert. In fact, many families who don’t usually “do dessert” will make an exception on a cold winter’s evening. We’ve been researching (while drooling) to find the best...

Self Care

Asking for help as a single mum: Why, how and where.

Being a single mum is a fiercely independent role. Many of us have lost trust in others and genuinely feel it’s easier to do everything ourselves. However, showing vulnerability and asking for help as a single mum is an act...

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Household

Simple Time Saving Cleaning Tips for Your Home

As someone who loves a tidy home but hates spending all my free time cleaning it, I’ve become quite the expert at finding time saving cleaning tips. After all, who wants to spend their precious hours scrubbing and dusting when...

Positive thinking

What Are The Psychological Effects Of Being A Single Mother?

When I became a single mother, I realised that it comes with an immense set of challenges—mentally, emotionally, and physically. It’s a role that requires resilience, patience, and a constant balancing act. Many single mothers struggle with feelings of guilt,...

Back To School

10 Simple Back to School Tips for Separated Parents

Getting organised for back-to-school is like a military operation, especially if you have more than one child. So, if you co-parent with your children’s father, you are forgiven for feeling a tad overwhelmed. Getting the school routine right for children...

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Children

14 Parental Control Apps to Keep Your Child Safe Online (2025 Updated)

Children are going online at an almost frighteningly early age. For this reason, parents must have a way to monitor what they view and do … as well as when they do it. Thank goodness for parental control apps. These...

Relationships

Breadcrumbing: How to Break Free from This Sneaky Manipulation

Ever felt like you are being strung along in a relationship but don’t know where you stand? Let’s talk about breadcrumbing, a manipulative tactic that leaves you frustrated, emotionally drained, and second-guessing everything. So, basically, most red flags you can think...

Valentine’s Day

15 Fun and Easy Valentine Craft Ideas for Kids to Enjoy

Love Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with some fun and crafty activities for your little ones? This article is packed with adorable Valentine craft ideas for kids that are simple to make. It is...