Mindful family life, without the pressure

Mindful living, realistic parenting, seasonal inspiration and simple ways to create a calmer, more intentional family life.

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A little more calm in the everyday

Mummy Burgess is a space for finding a little more calm in the beautiful chaos of family life. From mindful parenting and seasonal living to simple ways to make home life feel more intentional, you’ll find realistic ideas that work around busy family life — not another list of things you should be doing.

Pour yourself a cuppa, have a browse and take what you need.

Kay, founder of Mummy Burgess, sitting outside a woodland cabin

Hi, I’m Kay

I’m a secondary school teacher, mum of two and the writer behind Mummy Burgess. I’ve been writing here since 2012, and as my children have grown, this little corner of the internet has grown with us too.

Here you’ll find mindful living, realistic parenting, seasonal inspiration, creative ideas and simple ways to make everyday life feel a little calmer — all designed to fit around real, busy lives.

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Find a little inspiration

Whether you need a moment of calm, some seasonal inspiration or realistic ideas for family life, start with what feels right for you.

Mindful Living

Simple, realistic ways to slow down, reset and bring a little more calm into everyday life.

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Seasonal Living

Simple ways to embrace the changing seasons, create meaningful rhythms and find joy throughout the year.

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Parenting & Family

Realistic ideas for navigating family life, from school days to the teenage years, with less pressure and more connection.

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Fresh ideas for calmer family life, seasonal moments and the everyday things I’m loving and sharing right now.

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