Life

Valentine (and galentine) letterbox treats

The pandemic has created a boom in letter box gifting. With so much choice and V-Day coming up, why not make someone's day.
J’adore/J’abhor: Surprise presents

The tree is up and waiting for gifts. But do you like to discover what Santa has bought (*sorry - delivered) on the day or did you buy all your own presents yourself? In September? Two Muddy staffers have two very different opinions...
Introducing The Indie Store

You want to 'shop small' but lockdown is making it tricky. Not on my watch! Our latest launch, The Indie Store, is all about supporting brilliant local retail, and here's how you can help too.
Is it time to start your own business?

2020 has forced many of us to radically rethink our careers, goals and dreams. Muddy meets four inspiring women who took control and started their own businesses during Covid. Is it time we joined them?</a

What I’ve learnt in lockdown

Love it or loathe it, lockdown has given us time to learn new skills but has it taught us something deeper? Muddy tapped five women juggling careers, babies and even a tumour, to tell all.
J’adore/ J’abhor

Parlez-vous teen slang? The language barrier has always been a problem when it comes to parent/child communications. Do you find the way your little darlings speak totally basic or, like, lit?
Win £2000 to kickstart your business dreams

Have a brilliant business that needs a helping hand? We’ve teamed up with business banking alternative, Tide, to offer two grand to give you the boost you need. Competition now closed.
J’adore/ J’abhor…

Feeling it for 2020's New Year's Resolutions or think they're a total waste of time? Muddy ed-in-chief Hero and HQ staffer Nancy duke it out.
Making work work for you

Back at your desk after summer fun and not really feeling it? We hear you. Here's some food for thought from the autumn's hottest self-help book by ex Elle journalist turned author Lotte Jeffs.
Strike a light

Feeling the need to unwind? Strike a light and relax as hard as you can with these recycled, vegan candles from Hunters Moon
Can’t get no sleep?

You’re not the only one. If Faithless’s 'Insomnia' could’ve been written for you, read on, sleepy head.
First time fashion

Ready for an adventure? Us too! At Muddy we’ve committed to new experiences this summer (both cultural and clothes related, natch). Read on for inspo - and win a sizzling £400 hush wardrobe while you’re at it!
Wonderful weddings

Planning a your I Dos? Don't do anything until you've consulted our guide to the dreamiest venues, florists, photographers and more- you're welcome!
Wonderful Weddings

Planning a wedding? Don't do anything until you've consulted our comprehensive wedding guide for all 21 Muddy counties. The dreamiest venues, florists, photographers and more - you're welcome!
Nail your work/life balance

The juggle is real - and not going anywhere - so how the hell can we to get it right?! Let's ask the work/life balance experts for some help.
30 fab cookery classes

29 of the best cookery courses to tantalise your tastebuds (and impress your dinner guests)