It’s always nice to get to know other bloggers, and I’m lucky enough to have met Sunita aka Lucky Things in actual real life too; before we connected online (that’s a blogging first). If there was ever a worthy candidate for being in the cool mum club, it’s Sunita. She’s a total babe, has a keen eye for fashion, can add the words DJ to her CV as well of course, totally rocking motherhood.
So here she is – enjoy…
x MMT
So here’s 7 things I hope are nice to know about me.
- Why start a blog? Well, I wanted to start one about three years ago when my first was born. I let self-doubt get the better of me. Who would want to read MY blog? Why would people want to hear about stuff from me? There are so many bloggers out there…Then last Summer, the baby blues hit me big time. Luckily I knew something was wrong; I’d stopped listening to music each day! Mr.H encouraged me to start the blog as he knew having a proper creative outlet would really suit me. Lucky Things blog was properly launched about 5 months ago now. Every day it gets more and more exciting…
- How do I know Talya and Sarah? I met Talya on a Friday night in Camden and asked her where she got her dress from. I met Sarah the next day as I had jumpsuit envy and so had to ask where her whole outfit was from! They were both lovely and we chatted more online. I headed to Britmums’ #BML16 not knowing anyone, leaving knowing lots of lovely bloggers. I’m so glad I went as all of the ideas and talks gave my blog and me a real kick up the backside.
- What do my kids think of me? So there’s one-year old Baby Munch and three-year old Big Munch. Baby Munch loves my jokes; she finds me hilarious. This is good as my mamapower is to make my girls laugh each day. Oh and she loves my dance moves. Big Munch is a tough audience at times. She tells me off for dancing too much in the kitchen. She probably thinks I don’t wear hot pink enough. She likes it when I wear pink lipstick and asks who bought me those pink lips. They’re not collagen sweetie-pie! She does love my earrings though. Today I caught her putting on lipstick for the first time! I couldn’t get angry as she looked like the Joker, but as it was a matt MAC one it was a pain to get off!
- One of my funniest moments is showing my knickers to the Queen. Don’t worry this wasn’t a recent incident, otherwise I could have been arrested. I was about 4 years old and the Queen visited our little village. I thought lifting your skirt right up was part of the whole respectful curtsey thing.
- I’m proud of being a geek. I used to DJ and all DJs are really geeks. Now I blog and being a geek has developed helpful skills for sorting out techy stuff and being sort of organised when writing and posting stuff.
- Things haven’t always been easy for us…We did IVF for both of our girls. You can read more about our journey over on the blog, it’s quite a long one! In a nutshell, after a couple of operations, I was then told I could only do natural IVF which has lower chances of working and probably a 10% chance of it working. Somehow (we still can’t believe it to this day), we made it into that 10%. Earlier this year my husband was really ill and it turned our lives upside down. We learned a lot through that time; who are the people who will be there for you regardless, tough times do pass (eventually), and be open about getting all of the support you need. I didn’t always handle everything in the best way as it’s awful seeing your other half poorly but I’m kind of proud that as a couple we held our little family together. Somehow I managed to juggle going back to work at the same time, but I think that was good for me. Life certainly tests you when you least expect it.
- I adore all things family. I’ve grown up with some really cool aunties (and uncles). Yesterday I saw my aunty F and she told me how I still look like that little girl she knew. Heart-melting moment for sure! Then I thought, wow, maybe that No7 Protect and Perfect Intense serum really is working!!
If you want to check out Lucky Things, click on any of the below…
Facebook: @luckythingsblog
Sunita
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beautybabyandme September 15, 2016
Hi Sunita! Lovely to read more about you and now heading over to your blog for a nose! Anyone who has such an eye for fashion and is a DJ is pretty cool in my eyes! 🙂 xx #coolmumclub
Sunita October 4, 2016
Hey BeautyBabyandMe, Firstly so sorry for not replying to your comment earlier! Little did I know there would be so many comments waiting for me on this guest post! I still believe I am 100% geek despite the DJ and fashion bits of my career. At the end of the day its the simple mama things in life that make us cool 😉 x Sunita #coolmumclub
Back With A Bump September 15, 2016
I always love these sort of posts and this is one blog I’m not sure I’ve read much of! Thanks for hosting #coolmumclub
Mummy Muckups (Anna) September 15, 2016
Will definitely pop over and check out your instagram. Good on you for riding the bumps through. #coolmumclub
Sunita October 4, 2016
Hey Mummy Muck Ups, so nice to see your comment. Glad you liked my revealing all over on #coolmumclub Love my Instagram so hope you had fun checking it out! Love your Instagram page. See you again at the #coolmumclub x Sunita
ourrachblogs September 15, 2016
I just love posts like these! A DJ? That has got to be the epitome of coolness surely? #coolmumclub
Sunita October 6, 2016
Hey OurRachBlogs, just saying thank you so much for your #coolmumclub comment! Sorry it’s taken me ages to post a reply. Well I’m not sure if DJs are really that cool. we’re just geeks at heart xx See you again at the #coolmumclub and over on your blog x Sunita
Sarah September 15, 2016
Haha! I love the geeky cool thing that DJ’s have going on defo going to check out your blog and insta!! #coolmumclub
Sunita October 6, 2016
Hey Sarah, yeah geeks rule. After all you have to be a bit of a geek to blog! Hope you had fun looking around Lucky Things #coolmumclub
alisonlonghurst September 15, 2016
Hi Sunita, you sound like one helluva woman! It must have been so hard for you with two little ones when your partner was ill – I admire your survival and your positivity. Keep up the good work on your blog 🙂 Alison x #coolmumclub
Sunita October 6, 2016
You know Alison, we pulled through as a little family when others didn’t think we would. One year on, my husband is doing so well. I’m proud of how he’s looking after himself (also means zero alchohol which is hard for a guy!!!)
It’s amazing how kids can give us adults energy to get through the tough times. Your comment meant a lot. TBH I was in tears after reading all of these comments. So many supportive and encouraging comments. Bloggers rock!!! #coolmumclub
Harriet September 15, 2016
Sounds like you’ve been jumping hurdles like a boss. Good for you and I hope things get better and better for you and your family. #coolmumclub
Sunita October 6, 2016
Ah thanks Harriet. Soz for not replying earlier. I didn’t realise people were leaving so many beautiful comments! Sarah had to remind me. Love what you say. We really have jumped through hurdles. I know we all have to. Things are much better and we feel very grateful #coolmumclub
islandliving365 September 15, 2016
Oh I love Sunita even more after reading this! Amazing that they were that 10% ! How lovely, they sound like an amazing little family #coolmumclub
Sunita October 6, 2016
Hey Emma!!! Thanks hon. Still crazy seeing our girls who are the ten-percenters. All kids are so precious. So lovely hanging out with you and the crew #BloggersBeatCancer last Friday morning. Thanks for your lovely comment. So nice to have met you, Talya and MMT at BritMums x #coolmumclub
Notaneffingfairytale September 15, 2016
I love these kind of posts – so lovely to know more about you after reading your blog for so long.
#coolmumclub
Sunita October 6, 2016
Hey Notaneffingfairytale, how wonderful to know you read Lucky Things a fair bit. Thanks so much. Lovely sharing more about me via #coolmumclub Really great of MMT to feature me See you again around #coolmumclub
kittyandb September 15, 2016
I can’t wait to meet Sunita one day in the flesh! We ‘met’ online through blogging and I think she is totally awesome. She has done sooooo very many cool things in her life, despite maintaining that she’s a geek! #coolmumclub xx
Kat
https://www.kittyandb.com
Sunita October 6, 2016
Well Kitty,we finally get to meet later this month. Magic!!! C’est magnifique. Thanks for your really lovely comment. I was pretty emotional reading through all of the comments from everyone. #coolmumclub
nowmynameismummy September 15, 2016
I love these posts for finding new bloggers, or for putting a face to words. In this case a very beautiful face! #coolmumclub
Sunita October 6, 2016
Ah thanks so much Nowmynameismummy. I’m blushing!!!! It’s all MAC make up – their concealer has always worked wonders for my tired eyes 😉 See you again at the #coolmumclub
Mrs Lighty September 15, 2016
Ah I love discovering new blogs through #coolmumclub! It’s fab that you know each other in ‘real life’ too! I’m going to go off now and read your IVF story, apologies if I get distracted from linky reading…!
Sunita October 6, 2016
Hey Mrs Lighty, ah thanks for stopping by #coolmumclub It’s a great club isn’t it. we all rock. Hope you enjoyed reading the IVF journey posts x Thanks again for all of your support
motherhoodtherealdeal September 15, 2016
Wow Sunita used to be a DJ!??? I had no idea…that’s why I love this awesome #coolmumclub series…thinking she might now be the #coolest of us all! xxx
Sunita October 6, 2016
Hey Talya, well I’m a lucky thing as I’ve appeared on MMT and MTRD. Thanks you two for all your amazing support. You know I love hanging out at the #coolmumclub See you guys soon xxx P.S. Sooooooo sorry for taking ages to reply to all of these gorgeous comments Your crew rocks!!!! x
Kirsten Toyne September 15, 2016
Hi Sunita, It has been lovely to read about you. It is so wonderful to hear about how tapping in to your creativity through starting a blog really helped. #coolmumclub
Sunita October 6, 2016
Hey Kirsten, thanks for your comment. I love the creative outlet my blog gives me. I have so many lovely ideas. Bloggers are so supportive which helps heaps!!! xx #coolmumclub
thetaleofmummyhood September 15, 2016
Love this, it’s always good to get to know the person behind the blog!
#coolmumclub
Sunita October 6, 2016
Thanks TheTaleOfMummyhood. Lovely to hear what you think x #coolmumclub
justsayingmum September 15, 2016
Oh wow – a super cool mum indeed and very worthy of meet the members!! Lovely to read more about you – love your pash for fash! Next BML you are the DJ for sure – let’s get this party started! #coolmumclub
Sunita October 6, 2016
Hey Helen, thanks for your lovely comment. it made me smile so much. Ha ha don’t joke about BML17, I’m tempted to email them. Love a good party and playing tunes that my friends love dancing to xx #coolmumclub
anywaytostayathome September 15, 2016
Oh yey I love finding a new blog, I’m popping over for a nosey now 🙂 #coolmumclub
Sunita October 6, 2016
Hey Anywaytostayathome. Love your blog BTW. Hope you had fun mooching around Lucky Things blog See you again at the #coolmumclub
Ordinary Hopes September 15, 2016
Always nice to learn about other people’s lives. Looking forward to reading your IVF story. #coolmumclub
tootingmama September 15, 2016
Great to get to know you Sunita – you sound like an awesome mama! And a super cool one too!
Claire @ Sandbmama2015 September 15, 2016
How cool are you Mrs. Great finding out some stuff about you.
DomesticatedMomster September 15, 2016
Nice to meet you Sunita! So glad to hear about you and your beautiful babies. And yes that No7 stuff must be working because you don’t look a day over 20! Must be good genes too! Thanks Sarah for introducing us to Sunita and for of course hostessing the fab #coolmumclub!
Alana - Burnished Chaos September 15, 2016
I love learning more about other bloggers. How great that your husband knew this creative outlet of blogging would be just what you needed x
mackenzieglanville September 16, 2016
haha love the Queen story! #coolmumclub
The Kitschy Mumma September 17, 2016
Will be having a nose at your blog, love hearing stories of how other bloggers began #coolmumclub
Helena September 17, 2016
Great when real life and online merge. Thank you for sharing your thoughts Sunita. #coolmumclub
Hooks and Dragons September 19, 2016
Anyone who is a DJ cant possibly be a geek, ut sounds way too cool. I am also very jealous that you know both MMT and MTRD in real life. #coolmumsclub
Tilly September 22, 2016
Welcome to #coolmumclub ! lovely to get to know you but sorry I missed you at BML16! I was also s a newbie there. Blogging has really helped me through the tough stages of motherhood it’s a wonderful therapy and creative outlet x
Sinéad (shinnersandthebrood.com) January 26, 2017
Showing your knicks to the Queen! Quality! Lol #coolmumclub