Happy Mother’s Day! ... I'm going to share how i think my blindness is having a positive impact on my kids
How I hope my blindness affects my children
#BlindMumsCan
It’s true that mums who can’t see, or see very little, have to do things differently to our sighted mum friends. Some things might take us a bit longer and it might require more effort, but we generally find a way. I find that when people learn that I’m legally blind, they’re often more surprised... Continue Reading →
10 Weaning Tips for Visually Impaired Mums
I was so pleased to receive a number of positive comments on my post, newborn tips for visually impaired mums. It's great to hear some of you found my tips useful. So as my girls get older and I try different things, I thought I would create similar articles for visually impaired mums of older... Continue Reading →
Mia Tui Jennie Changing Bag – great for VI Mums
I've been on the hunt for a new changing bag for a while. I needed something big enough to cart around all the things a baby, a toddler and a mum needs for a day out. It also needed to be easy to navigate so I can locate items without being able to see them.... Continue Reading →
A letter to visually impaired, new mums
Becoming a parent for the first time turns your world upside down. It’s fantastic and terrifying in equal measures. People tell you how overwhelming, intense, exhausting and wonderful it is, but you don’t know what any of it means until it happens. At times, it’s so joyful you wonder if you’re dreaming. At times it’s... Continue Reading →
Yoghurt cake recipe – no scales required!
This super simple recipe is not only good for visually impaired mums who don’t want to do battle with the talking scales, it's also great for older kids to make on their own and one to make on holiday when you don't have all your baking equipment with you
Get dressed quick for busy visually impaired mums
Mornings are busy! There’s little mouths to feed, lunches to pack, little people to dress, missing shoe mysteries to solve… and right down at the bottom of the list, one mum to get dressed before running out of the door. In many ways, being a visually impaired mum is no different to being a sighted... Continue Reading →
Low Vision Wardrobe Organisation
What we wear is inportant. Clothes are a major part of how we present ourselves to the world and they send a message to the people we meet. And of course, fashion is fun! I don't often experiment with trends, but I know the fabrics, colours and silhouettes I feel good in. Being visually impaired... Continue Reading →
Partially Sighted Kitchen Hacks
I love all things to do with food. I love eating food, reading recipes, talking about food, cooking and baking. The thing about losing your vision is that preparing food becomes a bit tricky. I’ve had to learn to do things a bit differently in the kitchen recently and I thought I’d share a few... Continue Reading →
The Adventure Begins
Hello and welcome to my blog! This is my first personal blogging adventure and it means so much to me that you are here. Thank you for stopping by.
A bit about me
I’m Ming. I’m a 30 something wife to my wonderful husband and mother to my 2 beautiful daughters, aged 1 and 3. Things that make me happy include laughing with the people I love, ballet, travelling, discovering new things and food. Particularly food. I’m also partially sighted and registered Severely Sight Impaired (blind).
A blinding light 